FAMILY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
We support family and friends of people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. No referral is required. Our services are free. Person supported must be 16+.
FAMILY PEER SUPPORT GROUP
For friends and family of people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
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MONDAYS 6:30-8:30 PM
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This group runs on Zoom or in Person.
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See Group Calendar 2023 for exact dates and conversation topics
TELEPHONE AND EMAIL FAMILY PEER SUPPORT
Please email or leave a phone message if you wish to speak with Family Peer Support Worker. We will get back to you shortly.
We work Mon-Fri and our hours are flexible.
Here is the contact info: Beata Z. beataz@pso-ottawa.ca, 613-567-4379 ext. 123 or Sean D. seand@pso-ottawa.ca, 613-567-4379 ext. 221
THANK YOU!
FAMILY WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (FAMILY WRAP®)
Family WRAP® is an eight-week in person self-help workshop based on the original Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) program.
This workshop is designed for caregivers and supporters of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Together we create a solid self-care plan to look after our own, and to contribute to our family’s wellness.
FAMILY SUPPORT eNEWSLETTER
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Would you like to be the first to know what's happening in the mental health community in Ottawa and the region?
We offer a quarterly Family Support eNewsletter that includes community resources, workshops, events, information about what's going on at PSO and other mental health organizations, wellness tips and strategies and much more …
FAMILY DIALOGUE ABOUT COMMUNICATION
An eight-week online workshop designed for family members and friends of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges, who would like to explore mutually beneficial ways of interacting with others.
Participants practice communication strategies using role plays based on real life scenarios.
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