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Program:
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Family Support Initiative
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Address:
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1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H7
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * some evening services are available on a scheduled basis
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Executives:
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Scott McKay - Director of Client Services
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org
Scott McKay
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Service Description:
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Family Support fosters networking and peer support among family members or loved ones of those living with a serious mental illness. Family support workers have lived experience supporting a family member or loved one with mental illness. The worker can assist with system navigation, boundary setting, instilling hope, self-care, advocacy, resource connections, general listening, and skill development. Groups offer opportunities to meet people with similar challenges helping to nurture feelings of strength and togetherness
Program offers:
- one-to-one support and consultation to assist those struggling with mental health and or substance use to access needed services and to navigate the mental health system
- family Support workers facilitate psycho-educational support groups and workshops
- we operate a free lending library, which offers educational resources regarding mental health and overall well-being
Goals & Objectives:- equip family members who are supporting a loved one with serious mental illness with information, education, and consultation to foster self-help, peer support and networking
- promote effective communication and coordination amongst system stakeholders
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Young adults 16 years of age and older who are:
- a family member or loved one of an individual living with a serious mental illness
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested
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