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Program: District Peer Support Program

Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Description of Services: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • 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
Application: Intake assessment required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-274-2347
Fax: 807-274-3515
Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/district-peer-support-program/
Address: Box 446
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
Street
Address:
612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Kyleigh Ossachuk - Peer Support Worker
807-274-2347 Ext 213 * kossachuk@cmhaff.ca
Pauline Hyatt - Director Of Services
807-274-2347 ext. 220 * phyatt@cmhaff.ca

 
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