Mental Health Consumer Survivor Project for Simcoe County

People Supporting People

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Record #: CWD5940 Last Modified: 21 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address12 Erie St
Collingwood, ON L9Y 1P4
 
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LocationCollingwood
IntersectionBetween Napier St and Peel St
Office PhonePSP 705-446-3218 * CSP 705-444-1844
Fax705-444-4782
E-Mailcsp3@bellnet.ca
Websitewww.mentalhealthandaddictions.com
Contact Information
Primary ContactCory Smith, Program Coordinator
Alternate ContactKelly Brown, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionPeople Supporting People is: 
* a network of people who have experience with mental health issues and who believe in the power of support 
* a group of trained individuals who provide education to assist persons dealing with day to day issues and in developing a sense of personal well-being 
* a group who by providing training serves to enhance self-confidence and help others in the process and a program that provides the opportunity to acquire skills and share experiences 
 
Offer interactive workshops on: 
* Suicide Awareness 
* Boundaries and Self Care 
* Problem Solving and Decision Making 
* Anger Management 
* Handling a Crisis 
* Communication Skills 
* Grief and Loss 
* living on a shoe string budget 
* relapse prevention 
* abuse awareness 
* compulsive hoarding 
* Other topics available 
 
PSP also strives to maintain an awareness of the changing needs of the community and work to respond to those needs as they are identified. Committed to helping create a sense of well-being in the community.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm * Sat PSP Workshops 9:30 am-2 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedSimcoe County
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Youth; Young Adults; Adults; experience with mental health issues; including family members
FeesNo fee for service; Fee for workshops, except members; Call for information
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
EstablishedSpring 2003
ElectionsAt AGM in December