Record #: GRE1226
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 17 May 2024

Description

Description (Service) 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.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
A family member or loved one of an individual living with a serious mental illness and 16 years of age or older.
Application Referrals accepted from all sources. To make a referral, call the Central Referral and Intake Team.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2H7
Physical Access Partially Accessible

Contact information

Office Phone 519-371-3642 ext 3212, Central Referral and Intake
Toll Free Phone 1-888-451-2642, 1-888-451-CMHA
Fax 226-909-0484
Website greybruce.cmha.ca/programs/family-support-initiative
Primary Contact Central Referral and Intake Team
Mailing Address 1024 2nd Ave E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 2H7

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