Program:	Peer Support
Organization:	CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services - Regional Centre - Woodstock
Description of Services:	Program providing trained peer support and drop-in centre Peer Support Program - provides trained peer supporters with lived experience and now in recovery * peer supporters assist through: non-judgemental listening connection to other agencies and provide information on community resources support with personal issues such as housing, food, hygiene and recreation assistance in increasing social connections person-centred goal setting and/or problem solving support for family members to understand the loved one's experience Oxford Self Help (OSH) – Drop-in centre providing programs such as support groups including Coping with Anxiety and Schizophrenia Support, educational groups such as boundaries and assertiveness, self-care and photography, wellness groups such as mindfulness and meditation, psycho-social rehab groups around eating healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social/activity groups which include crafts and card games Transitional Discharge Model (TDM) - Peer support service for individuals experiencing major life transitions such as moving from hospital to community while recovering from a mental health challenge * peer support mentoring may include assisting with problem-solving, learning a new skill or sharing tools and resources Outpatient Peer Support Group - For those recently discharged from hospital * program includes goal setting, discussion on challenges and accomplishments since discharge
Requirements
Fees:	Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	People with a mental illness and their families
Application:	call or email peers@cmhaoxford.on.ca * a peer will schedule initial meeting to discuss goals for peer support
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Oxford
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-539-8055
Toll-Free:	1-800-859-7248
Crisis:	Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
Fax:	519-539-8317
Email:	info@cmhatv.ca
Website:	cmhatv.ca/programs-services/peer-support/
Address:	522 Peel St Woodstock, ON N4S 1K3		Map
Intersection:	Wellington St S and Peel St
Location:	Woodstock
Hours:	Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Downloads

	Oxford Self Help and Peer Support Program Brochure (2018)
	Outpatient Peer Support Booklet (2019)

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