>Community Outreach has the main objectives of heightening awareness of mental health, addictions, family conflict and domestic violence. Also, increasing an understanding of how to access supports, creating partnerships and identifying the evolving needs within the community.
>Peer Support Program: We are currently matching PSV’s and clients in the areas of: Mental Health, Alcohol Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Family Conflict, Domestic Violence, Social Support.
>Sahara Family Case Management Program: Our model combines applicable services with community and agency collaboration, family counselling, systems navigation and client advocacy. We work with families and other service providers to help facilitate continuity of care and wrap-around services. Flexibility: we provide care when and where it is most accessible to you. We adjust our approach based on your desired outcomes. Cultural Competence: we deeply understanding cultural nuances and the South Asian collective perspective that govern values, behaviours and outcomes. Circle of Care: we connect with your existing support network including other service providers, systems and your family through informed consent to help facilitate complete care.
>Sahara Men’s Domestic Violence Group: PCHS Counsellors provide skills to participants in adopting new ways of resolving conflict and managing anger. Facilitated group discussions provide ongoing support, educational and interactive activities. Topics addressed within this group include Identifying abuse, myths, power and control, equality, the cycle of violence and control, anger management, effects of violence on children, nurturing children, healthy sexuality, effective and non-abusive communication skills.
>Sahara Alcohol/Drug Addiction Support Group: Facilitated group discussions covered within this program include Identifying addiction, addictive disease, physical addiction, personality traits, defense mechanisms, progression and recovery, stages of change, drinking and driving, relapse prevention, and self-awareness.
>Sahara Opioids Addiction Support Group: offers facilitated group discussions providing ongoing support with a specific focus on the nuances of opioids use and the short term and long-term effects, Identifying addiction, opioid use, brain and addiction, addiction and the body, maintenance therapies for opioid addiction, legal consequences, defense mechanisms, self-esteem and confidence, stages of change, relapse prevention and family life are some of the issues addressed in a group environment.
>Sahara Mental Health and Wellness Group: Our Mental Health Program leverages the client strengths to collaboratively develop care plans that help clients move towards their self-identified goals.
>Sahara Women’s Growth Circle: This program aims to empower women and families to live a happy and healthy life after experiencines of domestic violence. The impact of violence on families and children is also addressed.
>Sahara Relapse Prevention Group: Providing clients/families with knowledge on resources, identifying triggers, coping with high-risk situations, managing stress, healthy alternatives and personal engagement in managing the recovery process are highlighted. Participants who have completed the 16-week educational programming or are in addiction recovery are provided an open environment for ongoing support.