Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna & District Branch
Peer Support Services
Record #:
KNA0595
Last Modified:
08 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
08 Oct 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.861.3644 |
| Fax | 250.763.4827 |
| peer.support@cmhakelowna.org | |
| Website | https://www.cmhakelowna.com/programs-supports/wellness |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Email: volunteer@cmhakelowna.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/cmhakelowna Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/cmhakelowna/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-mental-health-association Pinterest: pinterest.com/cmhakelowna/ Twitter: twitter.com/cmhakelowna YouTube: www.youtube.com/cmhakelowna |
Description & Services
| Service Details | Peer Support Group: - Weekly groups facilitated by volunteer peer supporters with lived experience, where peers can share their experiences with mental health problems, discuss strategies for wellness, and provide mutual support in their journey towards recovery Peer Support One-to-One - One-on-one peer support consists of approximately 10 meetings (1-2 hours) out in the community or over the phone with a peer supporter that matched to peers seeking support. Sessions are peer driven and meet you where you are at! Peer supporters are there to listen, provide support and understanding and assist with goal-setting, wellness planning, and recovery options. - Peer supporters are not counselors or therapists but can plan a valuable role in the recovery process Peer Support Services aims to break isolation and provide support from people who understand what it’s like to live with mental health issues. Our programs: Connect people with lived experience in a structured therapeutic environment Provides support on the journey towards recovery Offers both group and one-to-one mentorship opportunities Hosts weekly activity groups at Kelowna General Hospital’s Psychiatric unit CMHA Kelowna recruits and trains new peer supporters approximately once per year. |
| Hours | Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm (program hours vary) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up - A referral from a mental health professional, local agency or family doctor is required to access these services - Have the form completed by the professional most familiar with your mental health history and return it to our office -Individuals can self-refer if necessary |
| How to Apply | Contact the office for a referral form. |
| Cost | None |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Sutherland Ave and Pandosy St |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Languages | English |