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Organization:
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Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa
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Address:
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The Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave, Suite 313
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6H5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W
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Hours:
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Mon, Wed,12noon-7pm * Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 12noon-4pm
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Service Description:
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Non-profit organization * directed and run by psychiatric consumer/survivors that provides peer support
For peers:
* educational and fun workshops
* social and recreational events
* outings
* support groups
* volunteer opportunities
* Peer Support Line for PSO members and people in hospital to access by phone at 613-567-4379 or receive telephone peer support * Visit the website for details
For friends and family of people experiencing mental health challenges:
* Family Peer Support: Ongoing weekly drop in family support groups * weekly discussions on various topics such as communication strategies, boundaries, codependency, letting go of control etc. * coffee, snack, sense of community, companionship and support
The Community Transitions Group: A support and social reconnection group that runs on Tuesdays * monthly brainstorm challenges and ideas around transitioning from hospital to community
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Fees:
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Membership fees * Free for community organizations and individuals who self-disclose as living with mental health issues * Includes the use of computers, the library and a lounge area for socializing
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Application:
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Call for more information or to apply
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 18 years or older having dealt with or dealing with mental health issues * Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about mental health issues
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