MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS
Everyone struggles with mental health. At RaY, we have a dedicated Mental Health and Addictions team to support youth in understanding their mental health and getting support you need.
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, please call 911 or the Klinic Crisis Line at 204-786-8686.
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At RaY, we support youth ages 29 and under with their mental health and addiction struggles.
The RaY team consists of:
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Mental Health and Addiction Case Managers
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Specialized Addictions Case Managers
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RaY Counsellor
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Peer Support Worker
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RaY’s Mental Health and Addictions team are here to listen and help you with:
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Information and support with understanding your mental health challenges
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Referral to the Nurse Practitioner for assessment and diagnosis
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Referral to addictions services like detox and treatment
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Understanding what treatment options are available
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Help you make a plan with specific steps to manage your wellness
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Help you navigate systems and find the community resources that are right for you
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Counselling
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RaY Counselling
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Youth can access counselling services through the drop-in counselling every Tuesday from 1 – 4 pm or by talking to any member of our Mental Health and Addiction team.
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The mental health and addictions team works confidentially – nothing you discuss with them will be shared without your permission.
RaYSTART
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RaYSTART (Ray Striving Towards Addiction Recovery in Transitions) is a program at RaY within the Department of Mental Health and Addictions aimed at supporting youth age 29 and under who are exiting substance use treatment or mental health facilities and need ongoing support in community. The program is voluntary and participants must be willing to access RaY (located in West Broadway community). Participants do not need to identify as struggling with addiction to be referred.​
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SMART Recovery
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Youth can access SMART Recovery meetings through a joint partnership between RaY and Huddle Broadway. The purpose of the meeting is to support people in building independence, resilience, and meaningful lives while navigating challenges with substance use and addictive behaviour. The meeting is for youth who are recovery curious, exploring harm reduction or seeking recovery. Free, confidential and youth-centered.
Tuesdays at Huddle Broadway, 533 Broadway - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fridays at RaY, 125 Sherbrook St. - 1:30pm - 2:30pm