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District Peer Support Program

About the Program Consumers and family members have identified the need for and benefit of services provided by a peer; someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social services. This is a consumer driven initiative that provides support to individuals and families who are affected by (the stigma and reality of) mental illness throughout the Kenora and Rainy River Districts.Our staff has a blend of education, training and personal experience with mental illness. Through the combination of these three components, staff promote recovery; providing a supportive and safe environment where people can talk about their mental health issues without judgement and with confidentiality. Who is Eligible Individuals 18 years of age and older that have a personal mental health issue, or have had one in the past. Family members of individuals with a mental health issue. The Program Provides Peer, Family and Forensic Peer Support Peer Support Drop-In Centres Educational Training such as Mental Health First Aid, Hearing Voices that are Distressing and Anti-Stigma Education Regional Consumer and Family Conferences Eight Session Family Information Support Program Referral and Advocacy Services Peer Support Peer Support is staffed by those who have direct personal experience receiving mental health services, helping and supporting other adults with mental illness to work on their own recovery. Family Support When someone is diagnosed with a mental illness it can affect the whole family including the parents, children, spouses and siblings. We can help support family members and caregivers through this difficult time with education, information, individual support and more. Forensic Peer Support Forensic Peer Support provides support to individuals who have been, are in, or are at risk of being in the criminal justice system. Forensic Peer Support Workers provide advocacy and support as individuals focus on their paths to recovery. Conference Get the latest information about the Annual Consumer & Family Conference! *Watch for details* The Program is Offered Throughout the Kenora and Rainy River Districts We promote RECOVERY and most importantly, we can provide HOPE For More Information contact the District Peer Support Program nearest you.
Fort Frances 612 Portage Avenue Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8 Phone: 807-274-2347 Fax: 807-274-3515 Toll Free: 1-877-311-0117
Kyleigh Ossachuk	Peer Support Worker	kossachuk@cmhaff.ca	807-274-2347 ext. 213
Andrea Bouvier	Peer Support Worker	abouvier@cmhaff.ca	807-274-2347 ext. 213
Adrian Indian	Addiction Peer Support Worker	aindian@cmhaff.ca	807-274-2347 ext. 213
Kenora St. Joseph Health Centre – 21 Wolsley St. P.O. Box 492 Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X5 Phone: 807-468-4699 Fax: 807-468-7628 Toll Free: 866-872-0408
Maria Marchant	Peer Support Lead	marchant@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 205
Jillian Ervick	Peer Support Worker	jervick@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 208
Linda Garrison	Peer Support Worker	lgarrison@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 206
Lisa Vigfusson	Forensic Peer Support Worker	lvigfusson@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 206
Marilyn Cann	Peer Support Worker	mcann@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 208
Reece Williams	Peer Support Worker	rwilliams@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 208
Dryden 52 Van Horne Ave – P.O. Box 525 Dryden, Ontario P8N 2Z2 Phone: 807-223-8841 Fax: 807-223-8816
Philip Olson	Peer Support Worker	polson@cmhaff.ca	807-223-8841 ext. 225

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