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Program: Dryden Site - District Peer Support Program  
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Phone Numbers: 807-223-8841
Fax: 807-223-8816
Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/district-peer-support-program/
Address:
Box 525
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Z2
Street Address:
52 Van Horne Ave
Dryden 		 
Location: Located on Van Horne Ave near Duke St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Philip Olson - Peer Support Worker
807-223-8841 Ext 225 * polson@cmhaff.ca
Pauline Hyatt - Director Of Services
807-274-2347 ext. 220 * phyatt@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:
Dryden, Kenora, and Rainy River  
See Also: Mental Health Peer and Family Programs

This information was last completely updated on February 21, 2025

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