Fall 2024

Navigating the journey of life can be challenging; we don’t come pre-programmed knowing everything we need. We all need tools and strategies to help ourselves and our families along the way.

Emoticon is a therapeutic group program for children to help them identify, understand and manage their emotions. Anna and her son Drake talked to us about their
experience with Emoticon. 

Anna: The tools (Emoticon) provided are not just ‘here you go, use this’. There are options, different ways of doing this. Not one size fits all. There are different choices, he can pick the one that works for him. You aren’t just telling the kids, ‘These are your options’. You made sure that the information could be used, they are practical. 

Spring 2024

Many of us have ways of encouraging our personal well being. Whether it is spending time with a friend or going for a walk after a difficult day, we care for our inner selves in different ways. But sometimes we may need new tools and professional help to navigate life well.

Eagles Nest knows that reaching out for help in those times can be difficult; there are still many stigmas attached to mental health support. In everything we do, we work to remove those stigmas. From our counselling rooms to the group programs we offer, Eagles Nest creates a welcoming space where everyone can care for their mental health with support and understanding. Life is tough, reaching out and getting help shouldn't be.

 

Christmas 2023

Canada’s Wonderland. The airport. Christmas shopping at Home Sense. What do all these have in common? Lines. Lots of lines.

No one likes waiting in lines but if it is short, keeps moving and the reason you are there isn’t that urgent, you can do it. But what if you are waiting for something you really need?

Maybe your marriage is falling apart. Or your teen has low self-confidence. Or you are having trouble managing the stress of work, family and caring for aging parents. Waiting in line for help for these things is hard.

Unfortunately, finding affordable, local mental health resources and support can involve long lines and a lot of waiting.

OHIP only covers very specific types of mental health services. If you don’t fit in that box and can’t pay to see a therapist or don’t have private insurance coverage, you may not get the help you need.