Thehardest part of any journey is the very first step—picking up the phone. Formany, that moment is clouded by a single thought: "Am I sick enough todeserve help?"

Inthis episode of Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful,host Adriana Grande sits down with Alicia Regier, MSW, aRegistered Social Worker and BANA’s Intake Worker. Alicia is often the veryfirst voice a client hears when they reach out to BANA.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you callthe centralized 1-855 intake line, or if you’ve been paralyzed by the fear ofbeing "interrogated," this episode is for you. We are breaking downthe logistics, the emotions, and the roadmap to recovery so you never have tonavigate it alone.

Inthis episode, we discuss:

• The "Sick Enough" Myth: Why your struggle is valid exactly as it is, and why you don't need to reach a "breaking point" to call.
• The Anatomy of an Intake: Alicia walks us through the three-part process, from the online self-assessment to the clinical follow-up.
• Navigating Waitlists: Practical "mental triage" tips and self-guided tools you can use while waiting for a spot to open.

Recovery isn't just about food; it’s about reclaiming theability to enjoy a coffee with a friend or a family dinner without a cloud ofanxiety.

Readyto start? Here is your toolkit:

• The Starting Point: Take the anonymous Level of Care Self-Assessment (LoCSA)
• Learn More: Visit bana.ca for a step-by-step guide to intake services.
• Stay Connected: Follow us @banawindsor on Instagram for community support.
• Read: Dive into the BANA Be Yourself magazine for more stories of hope.