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Peer Support

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522 Peel St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 1K3
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519-539-8055
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Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
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Toll-Free: 1-800-859-7248
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Fax: 519-539-8317
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

call or email peers@cmhaoxford.on.ca * a peer will schedule initial meeting to discuss goals for peer support

Eligibility / Target Population

People with a mental illness and their families

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available upon request

Area Served

Oxford

Accessibility

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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

Meetings


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