Mental health and addictions in Burnaby, British Columbia
DSRF - Mental Wellness
Offered by Down Syndrome Research Foundation
In short
This service is intended for people of all ages with Down syndrome who are experiencing mental health concerns.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, People with disabilities; Youth, People with disabilities, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, A fresh start
- Where
- 1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
- How to reach
- Contact through Down Syndrome Research Foundation: (604) 431-9248 · info@dsrf.org · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
This service is intended for people of all ages with Down syndrome who are experiencing mental health concerns. Children, adolescents, and adults with DS are more prone to developing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder than the typically-developing population. Possible symptoms of mental health issues in individuals with Down syndrome include:
- Loss of energy or interest in previously motivating activities
- Excessive or increased irritability
- Frequent low mood
- School refusal behaviour
- Complaining of headaches or stomach aches without medical cause
- Refusal to speak in certain settings or around certain people
- Crying or clinging behaviour when separating from a parent
- Excessive or increased rigidity or over-adherence to routines
Who can use it?
Individuals with Down syndrome
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 431-9248, email info@dsrf.org, or use the website.
- Phone
- (604) 431-9248
- info@dsrf.org
- Website
- https://www.dsrf.org/
Listed in Burnaby, British Columbia.
1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8Burnaby, British Columbia
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