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Peer Support Drop-In Centre – Kenora

PEER SUPPORT DROP-IN CENTRE – KENORA

About the Program
The CMHA Peer Support Drop-In Centre is a self-help network and a place where individuals experiencing mental health difficulties can benefit from participating in our recovery-focused Drop-In Centre for a wide range of social, recreational and educational activities. We provide a supportive, confidential and safe place to assist individuals with their recovery.

Who is Eligible
Individuals 18 years 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 Support
  • A Variety of Wellness Programs and Creative Activties
  • Educational Programs
  • Coffee and Meal Program
  • Access to Computers, Internet, Telephones and Television

The Program is Offered
In Fort Frances, Kenora and Dryden
Peer Support Drop-In Centre – Kenora
PO Box 492 – 21 Wolsley Street
Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X5
Phone: 807-468-4699
Fax: 807-468-7628

Drop-in hours are:
Monday
11:30 – 1:00 pm  Main Floor Meeting Room
1:00 – 5:00 pm    2nd Floor
Tuesday
11:30 – 1:00 pm  Main Floor Meeting Room
1:00 – 5:00 pm    2nd Floor
Wednesday
11:30 – 1:00 pm  Main Floor Meeting Room
1:00 – 6:00 pm    2nd Floor *Supper will be at 4:00 pm
Thursday
11:30 – 1:00 pm  Main Floor Meeting Room
1:00 – 5:00 pm   2nd Floor
Friday
11:30 – 1:00 pm  Main Floor Meeting Room
1:00 – 4:30 pm   2nd Floor
Staff are available for outreach each day starting at 10:30 am
Maria Marchant Peer Support Lead mmarchant@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
In Kenora, we offer a variety of activities; for the most up-to-date information, please see our calendar of events
Peer support drop-in center Members are encouraged to participate on one or more of our planning committees. For further information, please see the staff in the drop-in.

 

Social Recreation Education / Training
– Support Groups
– Monthly Membership Meetings
– Member Supper (three Wednesdays a month)
– Healthy Crock Pot Cooking
– Bowling
– Crafts
– Seasonal Activities (see calendar)
– Game Tournaments (Crib, Euchre, Skipbo, Yahtzee, etc.)		 – Hearing Voices That Are Distressing Workshop
– Community Presentations
Quarterly Member Meeting Minutes
Winter 2020
Winter 2019
Archived Member Meeting Minutes

Peer support drop-in center Members are encouraged to participate on one or more of our planning committees. For further information, please see the staff in the drop-in.

Activities Calendars Archived Calendars
February 2020
January 2020
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