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Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.

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Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.

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  1. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. WWW.MCAF.NB.CA

  2. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. MCAF Newcomer Health Promotion Committee was initiated in February of 2000 to respond to severe shortage of family physicians in Fredericton and sudden influx of refuges from Kosovo.It consists of a team of healthcare professionals and settlement staff who monitor and respond to the healthcare needs of newcomers at the MCAF. www.mcaf.nb.ca

  3. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. MCAF Newcomer Health Promotion Committee consists of representatives from: Horizon Health Network, Medical Officer of Health Fred. Region Public Health Services, RN Mental Health Centre, Long Term Care Team, RN Addiction Services, Clinical Social Worker, UNB Nursing FacultyCommunity Health Clinic Student Health ServicesAsian Heritage Society, Fredericton NB, Chair Edu /HealthMCAF, Settlement staff www.mcaf.nb.ca

  4. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton (MHSNF) Project November 2011-October 2012 Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  5. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Project (MHSNFN) Project Goals? Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  6. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) To support immigrants and refugees’ access to mental health services & resources in Fredericton. To enhance newcomers’, cultural Interpreters’ & settlement workers overall understanding of mental health and mental illness and available services and resource. To support health professionals to offer culturally sensitive mental health services. Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  7. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. Identified Project Priority Groups newcomers cultural interpreters/settlement workers mental health clinicians Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  8. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. Identified Partners & Service Providing Agencies in Fredericton Canadian Mental Health Association Family Enrichment and Counseling Services Fredericton Police Force Fredericton Mental Health and Addiction Services Fredericton Native Friendship Center Fredericton Social Development Iris Center Joan Wright & Associates Occupational Stress Injury Clinic (OSI) Professional Associations –SW, Nursing, etc. School Educators UNB Community Health Clinic & Nursing Students Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  9. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Project Advisory Committee Manager, Mental Health Center Psychiatrist, Horizon Network /OSI Clinic Counseling Therapist, Family Enrichment and Counseling Services Community Liaison Constable, Fredericton Police Force Manager, NB Social Development MCAF Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  10. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) • Project Invitation Letter and Membership Application forms shared with: • Service providers, Community partners, Cultural groups, Newcomers • Project presentation and information meetings held with: • Mental Health and Addictions Services • Canadian Mental Health Association • Family Enrichment & Counseling Services • Iris Center • NB Social Development Department … Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  11. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. Who can be member of the MHSNF network? Settlement Workers, Cultural Interpreters, New Immigrants, School Educators and Mental Health Professionals such as Social Workers, Psychologists, Nurses, Counselors, etc. Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  12. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) • 61 individuals applied for membership with MHSNF Network. • 23 Newcomers, Cultural Interpreters • 23 Service-Health Providers, Counselors • 15 MCAF Staff Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  13. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Identified Roles of the MHSNF network members • Support Group Co-Facilitators • Cultural Community Interpreters • Mental Health Counselors / Counseling Therapists • Training/Workshop for Network Members Presenters/Facilitators • Change Agents • Other…. Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  14. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. • Identified Trainings and Workshops • Cultural Competency Training (4 – 75) • Cultural Interpreters Training (2 – 63/10) • Changing Minds Workshop (2 – 59) • Working with Victims of Systemic Violence (65) • Support Groups for Immigrants • Project Information Meetings • Information sessions/ panel presentations by diverse mental health service providers on their programs and services Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  15. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) 63 Cultural Interpreters with following languages & dialects accessed an Introduction to Settlement Interpretation Training Arabic Bosnian Chinese Cantonese Dzonkha French German Hebrew Hindi Japanese Kiganda Kihavu Kikongo Kikuyu Kinyankora Kinyarwanda Kirundi Korean Kreol Lingala Luo MayaQuiche Mashi Maya Achi Nepali Norwegian Persian Punjabi Russian Serbian Spanish Swahili Swedish Ukrainian Vietnamese Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  16. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Immigrant Support GroupsTo ensure that accurate information on services and resources is available to newcomers and that newcomers have opportunities for input & meaningful participation. Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  17. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Immigrant Support Groups Discussion Topics & Presenters -Culture Shock - Understanding Stages of Settlement Process (MCAF) - Canadian Cultural Norms (MCAF) - What is a Healthy – Balanced Life Style? (FFE&CS) - Parenting in Canada (FFE&CS) - Work in Canada (MCAF) - Stress Management (IRIS Center) - Services in Fredericton (MH&AS) Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  18. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) • Support Groups for Newcomer Youth • Stress Management • Healthy Relationship • Career Guidance • Sexual Health • Sexual Abuse… Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  19. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Creative/Life Story Writing Group (7) Body Mind Awareness Workshops (16) Parenting Support Group for Iranian immigrants. Parenting Support Group for Bhutanese immigrants Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

  20. Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. Thank You For Your Time Ljiljana Kalaba Settlement Coordinator Ljiljana@mcaf.nb.ca (506) 452-0652 WWW.MCAF.NB.CA

  21. Mental Health Supports for Newcomers in Fredericton Network (MHSNFN) Funded by Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and Mental Illness

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