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January 5, 2017 | 8 x The Canadian Mental Health Association 3 (CMHA) has expanded its services to better 2 serve Milton residents. â€"Every Monday between 1 and 7 p.m., those 16 years of age and older seeking counselling can now do so at the John Howard Society, T/M 191 Main St. E., where the free service is proâ€" vided to walkâ€"in clients on a firstâ€"come firstâ€" serve basis. The counselling services offered can have a positive impact on the lives of those strugâ€" gling to understand their problems, cope DrR. TODD MURPHY Psychologist Understand difficulties in a new light « Develop healthier coping strategies » Increase meaning in life Offering a range of assessment and treatment services for both individuals and couples EASY PAYMENTS! R06i:5 FRC;M $49 y w DANGELO e ROOFING.ca Financing For 12 Months ‘*OAC 2052747776 ,‘ QUALITY WORKMANSHIP FOR OVER 35 YEARS TODAY ror your FREE INSPECTION DANGELOANDSONS.CcOm with emotions and overcome challenges, acâ€" cording to the CMHA. Just ask Jodi (not her real name). A few months ago, the young woman was at the end of her rope. With stress levels and deâ€" pression mounting, she didn‘t know where to turn for help. "Everything was happening at once, and | felt really down and out of control," said the Halâ€" ton resident. "Work was stressful, | broke up with my boyfriend and the depression I‘ve dealt with since | was 18 was getting worse. was scared that | would live that way forever and things would never get better." It wasn‘t until a friend at work noticed she was struggling and suggested she seek help that Jodi felt a glimmer of hope. However, finding help wasn‘t as easy as expected. "I tried to find a counsellor to talk to, but there was always a wait," she said. "Most places in the community said they couldn‘t see me for at least six months â€" even a year â€" and there was nothing for me in the meantime unless I could pay for my own therapist, which I couldn‘t." Wait times for mental health services are a reâ€" ality for many seeking support. That‘s where Mental Health Association expands services into Milton ton, the oneâ€"onâ€"one sessions allow people to talk to a counsellor about a wide range of conâ€" cerns, including relationships, family violence, depression, anxiety, anger, sexuality, abuse, grief and loss, life changes, selfâ€"esteem, alcoâ€" hol and drug use, gambling, parenting issues, suicidal thoughts, among others. "Sometimes, people feel stuck and don‘t know where to turn for support," said Radhika Subramanyan, the local branch‘s chief execuâ€" tive officer. "If you‘re feeling down, stressed, worried or having trouble coping in any way, we can help you improve your wellâ€"being." Jodi experienced the benefits of the free walkâ€"in counselling service first hand. "I just walked in and talked to a counsellor right then," she said. "She helped me work some things out and talk about what I could do to cope better. It was so helpful and just what | needed to keep going. | don‘t know \ where I‘d be if I didn‘t go in that day" Since launching its services in Oakville in 2014 and in Burlington last year, the Halton | Region Branch of the CMHA has provided the CMHA Halton Region Branch‘s free walkâ€" | in counselling services come in. Offered in Oakville, Burlington and now in Milâ€" counselling to over 300 people. It continues to support residents thanks to the financial support it receives from the Halâ€" ton Region Community Investment Fund and donations from community residents. For more, visit www.halton.cmha.ca. cesmm PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED 21.93â€"METRE (72 feet) INTERNET TOWER FOR BUSINESS USE 4985 Campbelivilie Rd, Town of Milton Any person may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by February 9, 2017 with respect to this matter. Please take notice as the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada. The Niagara Escarpment Commission acts as a commenting body to Industry Canada and the applicant. For more information contact the local Industry Canada office at 1â€"855â€"465â€"6307. PLEASE FORWARD ALL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: APPLICANT CONTACT: Craig Machan, Conservation Halton 4985 Campbeliville Rd, Milton ON L9T 2x6 905â€"854â€"0262 x 3104 cmachan@hrca.on.ca LAND USE AGENCY CONTACT: Kim Peters Niagara Escarpment Commission 232 Guelph Street, Georgetown ON L7G 4B1 Tel: 905â€"877â€"6425 Email: kim.peters@ontario.ca