Program:	Family Support Initiative
Organization:	Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce
Description of Services:	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
Requirements
Fees:	Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	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
Application:	Call or drop in
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Bruce and Grey
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-371-3642
Toll-Free:	1-888-451-CMHA (2642)
Fax:	519-371-6485
Website:	greybruce.cmha.ca/
Address:	1024 2nd Ave E Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H7		Map
Intersection:	2nd Ave E and 10th St E
Location:	North Grey
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * some evening services are available on a scheduled basis
Executives:	Scott McKay - Director of Client Services 519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org Scott McKay

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