Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Regional and Community Rehabilitation Services, Adult Education Program, Regional Client Education

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Record #: MID0403 Last Modified: 11 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressLevel One Administration Bldg
500 Church St
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G3
 
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LocationSimcoe North
Address NotesLevel One Administration Bldg, at the end of the Admin Building, also at HERO Centre in Midland
Office Phone705-549-3181
Fax705-549-0011
Websitewww.waypointcentre.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactLea Charlebois, Client (Patient) Educator, Waypoint Rehabilitation Services; Phone: ext 2302; Email: leacharlebois@waypointcentre.ca
Alternate ContactMary Anne Myers, Client (Patient) Educator, HERO Centre, Midland; Phone: ext 2565; Email: mmyers@waypointcentre.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Adult Education Program for clients of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and community is part of the centre's Rehabilitation Services group. It offers programs such as Adult Basic Education (read, write, basic mathematics); English as a Second Language (ESL); Second Chance (high school credits through correspondence); Computer Studies; General Interests (reading groups, personal finance, French studies-connection with Alpha Huronie French Literacy Program.); Educational Assessment; Educational Counselling.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedBruce County ; Dufferin County ; Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
EligibilityResidents or outpatients of Waypoint (previously known as the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene) and anyone who has been a client in the past.
ApplicationCall for a Request for Service
FeesSecondary school courses $40, all else free.
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print MaterialAnnual reports; Survey of Waypoint Adult Education Programs in Canada; Thesis: Education Issues for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Established1988