Record #: GBA1759
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 03 May 2023

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public presentations have been suspended until further notice, however virtual presentations can be provided and some of the scripts are available on the CMHAGB Youtube channel and can be viewed at anytime.

Regular Service
Children's mental health prevention program featuring child-sized hand and rod puppets for children to discuss social issues affecting them. Staff and trained volunteers provide presentations to schools, youth-focused agencies, community groups and at special events in the community.

Offers presentations on the following topics:
  • Friendship/Respect and Good Manners for preschool and primary students
  • ADHD (appreciating our differences and celebrating them)
  • Anger (managing and responding to anger)
  • Change (dealing with change in the family, features the Rainbows program)
  • Anti-Bullying (how to cope with bullies)
  • Self Esteem
  • Anti-Smoking (discussion on peer pressure and confidence in making healthy choices)
  • Secrets vs Surprises (the importance of reaching out for help) for primary and junior students
Also offers special presentations on:
  • Fire Prevention, Halloween Safety and Community Policing awareness as well as presentations for military families

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, other times available by request.
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 4 year(s) - 11 year(s) 
 
4 year(s) - 11 year(s)
Application Call for information
Languages Scripts also available in French.
Fees Donations are always gratefully accepted in return for presentations.

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2H7
 
View Google Map
Intersection Between 10th and 11th St E
Physical Access Partially Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-371-3642 ext 1216
Toll Free Phone 1-888-451-2642 ext 1216, 1-888-451-CMHA ext 1216
Fax 519-371-6485
Website https://greybruce.cmha.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanClubGB
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmhagb
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVp4VJB3pupLnoOTV9yebQ
Primary Contact Jackie Ralph, Youth Awareness and Education Coordinator; Email: jralph@cmhagb.org
Mailing Address 1024 2nd Ave E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 2H7

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