Mental Health Awareness ● Sensibilisation à la santé mentale 5 dignity, equity, fairness, and compassion when involved with the criminal justice process, - all people have the potential to become responsible citizens, - every person has the right and the responsibility to be informed about and involved in the criminal justice process, - justice is best served through measures that resolve conflicts, repair harm, and restore peaceful relations in society, - independent, autonomous non- government organizations have a vital role in the criminal justice process, and - people have the right to live in a safe and peaceful society as well as the responsibility to accept humane consequences when this right is infringed. What is Chimo? Chimo is a provincial crisis phone line which provides confidential, bilingual crisis intervention services that are accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all residents of New Brunswick. Chimo also has a live chat option from 5pm to Midnight daily which can be found at the John Howard Society of Fredericton website - https://johnhowardfredericton.ca/ The name Chimo comes from the Inuktitut word for friend. The helpline has caring and compassionate intervention workers who provide support through active listening, problem solving, community resources and suicide intervention. Chimo interveners assist individuals with issues such as emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, general information/resources, relationships, depression, mental health, and thoughts of suicide. Trained interveners help individuals problem-solve with day-to-day issues, acute situations, and help them remain safe while in crisis. At Chimo we do not counsel or give advice but rather offer support, help the caller problem solve and refer them to appropriate resources in their community. Mission: Chimo’s mission is to serve the community of New Brunswick by providing a competent level of crisis intervention, referrals, and vital information in a caring and confidential manner. Photo credit - Chimo helpiline
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