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PRESS RELEASE Back Pain? Singleton Chiropractic Centre is pleased to announce that they have added Spinal Decompression Therapy to their program of care. Spinal decompression therapy is a well tested, safe, non-invasive treatment for conditions of low back pain, sciatica and other spinal disorders. Research results show an 84% success rate for patients who particiated in Spinal Decompression Therapy. Call Singleton Chiropractic Centre today to arrange for your FREE consultation. 400 Queen St. West, Suite 105 Brampton (Queen & McLaughlin) 905-796-0800 www.singletonwellness.com Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, November 14, 2007 13 The North Halton Mental Health Clinic will celebrate 30 years of delivering quality, community-based mental health services to Milton and Halton Hills residents tomorrow (Thursday). The clinic provides psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and support for individuals, as well as their friends and family. The North Halton Mental Health Clinic has been providing free, acces- sible mental health pro- grams and services through dedicated employees and partnerships with other local health care providers for three decades, said Regional Chair Gary Carr. Halton Region is proud to be able to offer this service particularly as our popu- lation continues to grow, especially in the north. In 2006 the clinic provided services for more than 3,000 people. Over 1,000 of those individuals received ongoing support from clinic staff. The health departments North Halton Mental Health Clinic is very important because of the services, care and hope it gives each year to hundreds of north Halton residents with mental illness, said Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal. With locations in Milton, Acton and Georgetown, help is currently available for people with concerns such as depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, panic/anxiety disorder, con- current disorder and psy- chosis. A recent thank you note to one of the counsellors read: Thank you for your listening ear and under- standing. Even when (youre) not near I know there is someone there who cares and would be able to help, which helps me cope. I just wanted to say thank you for your support. It means more to me than maybe you know. Anyone who may have mental health concerns, or knows of some- one who does, is advised to speak to a family physician to discuss whether a referral to the clinic is needed. For more information on the North Halton Mental Health Clinic visit www.halton.ca. Mental Health Clinic to celebrate 30 years of service this week GARY CARR Halton Region recently recognized nine paramedics who graduated from Halton Regions Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) training course. Each of the nine paramedics were presented with certificates and are now able to offer patients a higher level of pre-hospital care. By providing our paramedics with in-house training, Halton Region is now able to extend the coverage of Advanced Care Paramedics to all four of our local municipalities. Our residents can have the peace of mind to know that the highest level of pre-hospital care is available no matter where they live, said Regional Chair Gary Carr. Those paramedics honoured were, back row, from left, Scott Kubacki, Colin Copeland, Adam McPetrie, Cheryl Davies and David Ryckman. Front row, from left Robin Barrie, Dawn Marie Matthews and Ian Manson. Submitted photo Paramedics graduate