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 Family members of individuals with a mental health issue. The Program Provides
Peer Support Family Support Forensic Peer Support Conference The Program is Offered We promote RECOVERY and most importantly, we can provide HOPE For More Information contact the District Peer Support Program nearest you. |
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Fort Frances 612 Portage Avenue Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8 Phone: 807-274-2347 Fax: 807-274-3515 Toll Free: 1-877-311-0117 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Philip Olson | Peer Support Worker | polson@cmhaff.ca | 807-223-8841 ext. 225 |
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