Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions, People Supporting People, Collingwood

Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions

Service: People Supporting People, Collingwood

Record #: CWD5940

Last Modified: 26 Mar 2024

Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

A self-help peer support and resource centre for people who have or are experiencing mental health and addiction issues, including substance and alcohol abuse

People Supporting People is:

a network of people who have experience with mental health issues and/or addiction issues and who believe in the power of peer support
a group of trained individuals who provide education to assist persons in dealing with day-to-day issues and in developing a sense of personal well-being
a group who, by providing training, serves to enhance self-confidence and help others in the process
a program that provides the opportunity to acquire skills and share experiences

Offer interactive workshops on:

Boundaries and Self Care
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Handling a Crisis
Communication Skills
Grief and Loss
living on a shoe string budget
relapse prevention
codependency
cognitive behavior therapy CBT
Other topics available

A member of Voices United, a network of consumer/survivor and family members who work in the mental health and addictions field.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Adults, aged 16 and older, living with mental health issue and/or addictions.
Application	Call or email to arrange intake.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-444-1844
Fax	705-444-4782
Website	https://mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe-Peer-Support-for-Mental-Health-and-Addictions-1657113271187009 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoe_peer_support/
Primary Contact	Shawna Johnson, Executive Director; Email: Shawna@mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Alternate Contact	Dawn Davidson, Program Coodinator; Email: dawn@mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Mailing Address	100 Pretty River Parkway N Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 4X2