Program: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - 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
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 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: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
See Also: Mental Health Peer and Family Programs
Last Updated: 2/21/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=158071

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