Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 12 noon-4 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Non-profit organization * directed and run by psychiatric consumer/survivors that advocates * educates * provides peer support.    Activities include: Educational and fun workshops * social and recreational events * outings * support groups * newsletter * Once a month, meals are organized for the members, free of charge. Membership is free and includes the use of computers, the library and a lounge area for socializing.
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Individuals 18 years or older having dealt with or dealing with mental health issues. * Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about psychiatric illnesses.
Application	Call for more information or to apply.
Fees	Membership - Community organizations: $20/year; Individuals: free
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-567-4379
Toll Free Phone	1-877-550-4379
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-567-4495
E-mail	psychsurvivors@gmail.com
Website	www.psychiatricsurvivors.org
Primary Contact	Sonja Cronkhite, Program Coordinator; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 24
Alternate Contact	Mark Parsons, Membership Coordinator; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 22; Email: markpso@hotmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Tiffany Clough, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 28; Email: tiffanypso@gmail.com
Primary Executive	Sonja Cronkhite, Program Coordinator; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 24
Names
Legal Name	Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa
Alternate Name	PSO
Former Name	Ontario Psychiatric Survivors' Alliance of Ottawa-Carleton
Location & Accessibility
Address	The Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave, Ste 313 Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
Intersection	Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free occasional parking on the street * Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Adults ; Advocacy ; Anxiety disorders ; Free services ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mood disorders ; Nonprofit organizations ; Patient rights ; Recreation ; Self help groups ; Support groups
Accreditation	No
Print Material	Newsletter * pamphlets * Cheap and Free Activities Guide * Community Resource Guide
Resources	Website, lending library, Internet access for members
Established	1991
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Champlain Local Health Integration Network