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Patient/Client and Family Council
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address	500 Church St, Rm A-234 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G3   View Google Map
Location	Penetanguishene
Address Notes	Located in Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care behind Regional Canteen in Administration Bldg, Rm A234
Office Phone	705-549-3181 Ext 2180
Toll Free Phone	1-877-341-4729
Fax	705-549-3446
Website	www.waypointcentre.ca
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Cyndi Rowntree, Executive Director; Email: crowntree@waypointcentre.ca
Description & Services
Description	The mission of the Patient/Client and Family Council is to establish a true partnership between patients/clients, mental health caregivers and the community to support patients during treatment, recovery and return to their community of choice. Goals include: Provide support and work directly with patients/clients and family members; Provide information & education with regards to choices, self advocacy, recovery, critical thinking & leadership training; Liaison to help resolve issues with Waypoint Centre's administration, caregivers and the community; Represent the client perspective on relevant Waypoint Centre's committees; and Participate in the development & evaluation of Waypoint Centre's policy recommendations.
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Dates	Year round
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Dufferin County ; Muskoka District ; Parry Sound ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	Those with direct experience as a client/family member of mental health services
Application	There is no application process for support services. Individuals interested in becoming active members of the Council should call for further information.
Fees	None
Languages	English
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Established	Jan 1994
Elections	Sept