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Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions

Site: Collingwood

Service: Collingwood

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Record #: CWD1745
Last Modified: 16 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-444-1844
Fax 705-444-4782
E-Mail Shawna@mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Website https://mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe-Peer-Support-for-Mental-Health-and-Addictions-1657113271187009/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoe_peer_support/
Primary Contact Shawna Johnson, Executive Director
Alternate Contact Dawn Davidson, Program coordinator; Email: dawn@mentalhealthandaddictions.com

Addresses

Address & Map
100 Pretty River Parkway N
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 4X2
 
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Mailing Address 100 Pretty River Parkway N 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 4X2
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible, call ahead as the elevator is locked

Description

Description (Service) Works to better educate the general public on the issues of mental health, to develop local support groups and to advocate on behalf of all consumer/survivors

Open in the morning if an individual is having a bad day or just wants to hang out.

SPS: A peer support and self-help group for people who have or are living with mental health and addiction issues including substance and alcohol abuse

PSP (People Supporting People): A group of trained individuals who provide education to persons dealing with day-to-day issues and in developing a sense of personal well-being.

Services include:
  • resource center for people who have or are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues
  • support to those disadvantaged due to mental illness and/or addiction
  • emotional support
  • encouragement support through self help
  • promotion of self worth
Has resources including:
  • community supports
  • resource library and computer access
Programs include:
  • Peer Support Groups, SPS, PSP, Voices United (VU)
  • various social groups and activities including Monday Social club
  • depression group
  • cognitive behavior therapy
  • Concurrent disorder group
  • check in group (positive group) open to anyone who suffers from mental illness and/or addiction
Donations accepted by cash, cheque (made to Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions) or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RZGE5722LWJPN&fbclid=IwAR3KPunmciyvZBvuoxYO6hW2-JLmKOQZ1hoCa3TJiKjuziV1lP7ClnK5PRQ

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
Areas Served Blue Mountains ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Must be a consumer/survivor of mental health and/or addiction
16 year(s) and up
Residency Requirements: Ontario Health atHome North Simcoe Muskoka area
Application Call for more information
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups ; General Mental Health Information/Education ; Mental Health Related Support Groups
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