Simplifying Mental Illness plus Life Enhancement Skills - SMILES (Ages 8-12)
This is a 4 day program for children who have a parent, sibling or close family member experiencing some form of mental illness (specifically schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression or anxiety).
The SMILES Program is designed to help children; gain a better understanding and provide education about mental illness, learn problem solving and coping skills and meet new friends in similar situations.
- Dates: August 24-27 (Lunch and Snacks will be provided)
- Days: Tuesday-Friday
- Times: 10:00-2:00 PM
- Location: The Family Centre (65 Hanson Ave., Kitchener)
- Facilitators: Gavin Sharma, Amanda Snyder and Tammy Hall-Stoll