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Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna & District Branch, Peer Support Services

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Peer Support Services are for people coping with isolating effects and stigma of mental health issues who wish to connect with others with lived experience in a wellness-based environment.Peer Support Group: - Weekly groups facilitated by volunteers and staff with lived experience, where people can share their experiences with mental health problems, discuss strategies for wellness, and provide mutual support in their journey towards recoveryOne-on-one Peer Support: - One-on-one mentors have lived experience and are there to listen, provide support and understanding and assist with goal-setting, wellness planning and recovery options - Mentors are screen volunteers who have completed comprehensive training- Mentors are not counselors or therapists but can plan a valuable role in the recovery processHospital Support: - Volunteer mentors accompany the Peer Support Team Lead to the KGH psychiatric unit to lead weekly activity groups and provide information on CMHA programs and services- Aims to decrease isolation, provide support, and ease transition back into the community

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Charly Sinclair; Email: charly.sinclair@cmha.bc.ca \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm (program hours vary) \Languages: English

Close To: Sutherland Ave and Pandosy St

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