District Peer Support Program - Mental Health at School

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Program:	District Peer Support Program

Organizations:	Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch

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

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

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

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 - 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

Languages:	English

This information was last completely updated on: 2-21-2025

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