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Program:
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Family Peer Services - North Bay - Ferguson Street
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Address:
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351 Ferguson St, 3rd Fl
North Bay, ON
P1B 1X1
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Hours:
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Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed 1200-1300.
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Service Description:
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Family Peer Support Services is comprised of members caring for a loved one with a Mental Health and/or Addiction concern.
We help facilitate communication:
among families
mental health care givers and the community
support members' loved ones during treatment, recovery and return to their life in the community
Combining education, advocacy, information sharing, and peer support, we encourage growth and healing in a safe and confidential place.
In collaboration with our local and regional partners, we provide opportunities for personal development and ensure our members' voices are heard by those who influence change.
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Application:
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Family Peer Services is a free service open to any self-defining family member who is caring for or supporting a loved one who has, or has had, a mental health issue. The program does not include support to children under the age of 16. Family members may self-refer, phone or drop in.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Caregivers Only ; Families Only
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