Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1215 | Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; PSO |
| Former Name | Ontario Psychiatric Survivors' Alliance of Ottawa-Carleton |
| Legal Name | Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable Route 10 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street * pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (20 April 2020) PSO, including all programming in the hospitals, at the Bronson Centre and in the community are closed until further notice. Peer support by telephone and social groups online. Staff can still be reached via phone or email with different hours to accommodate support needs. Families can continue to email and leave messages for the Family Peer Support team and they will be returned. Call 613-567-4379 ext 118 and leave a message. This information is regularly updated on their website . 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 * free meals are organized for the members (once per month) * Peer Support LIne for PSO members and people in hospital to access by phone at 613-567-4379 or receive telephohe 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 |
| Hours | COVID-19 Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon-7 pm * Tue, Thu 12 noon-4 pm * Sun 12 noon-6 pm Peer Support Line Mon-Sun 12 midnight-6 pm. |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| 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 mental health issues. |
| Application | Call for more information or to apply |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - 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. |
| Service Categories | Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Mental Health Issues ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Psychiatric Resocialization ; Senior Meals ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Mental Health Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-567-4379 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-550-4379 |
| Fax | 613-567-4495 |
| info@pso-ottawa.ca | |
| Website | www.pso-ottawa.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Sonja Cronkhite, Executive Director; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 111 |
| Alternate Contact | Christine Chesser, Admin Coordinator - Executive Assistant; Phone: 613-567-4379 ext 112; Email: christinec@pso-ottawa.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Werner Zarth; Email: wernerz@pso-ottawa.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1991 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care * Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Newsletter * Pamphlets * Cheap and Free Activities Guide * Community Resource Guide |
| Resources | Website, lending library, Internet access for members |
| Accreditation | No |