Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - Kenora Site - District Peer Support Program

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Program:

Kenora Site - District Peer Support Program

Organization:

Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch

Phone Numbers:

807-468-4699 Ext 7

Fax:

807-468-7628

Email:

cmha@cmhaff.ca

Website:

fortfrances.cmha.ca/district-peer-support-program/

Address:

c/o c/o CMHA, Fort Frances Branch-Kenora
c/o CMHA, Fort Frances Branch-Kenora PO Box 492
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X5

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Street Address:

St Joseph Health Centre 21 Wolsley St
Kenora

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Location:

Located in St Joseph Health Centre on Wolsley St in Kenora

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Linda Garrison - Peer Support Worker
807-468-4699 Ext 206 * lgarrison@cmhaff.ca
Maria Marchant - Peer Support Lead
807-468-4699 Ext 205 * mmarchant@cmhaff.ca

Service Description:

Provides a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families

Provides support to individuals and families affected by mental health issues and have identified the need for peer support from someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social services

Services provided include:

Peer and family peer support
Educational sessions and training seminars
Regional consumer and family conferences
Eight-session Family Information Support Program
Referral and advocacy services

Educational training can include:

Anti-Stigma Education
Hearing Voices that are distressing
Mental Health First Aid
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Fees:

None

Application:

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals 18 years of age and older who have a personal mental health issue or have experienced one in the past
Family members of individuals with a mental health issue

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Kenora, Kenora, and Rainy River

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