Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara Branch Fort Erie Satellite Office
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Fort Erie
Description	Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals experiencing mental and emotional issues who reside in Fort Erie.     Information and referral service ~ crisis intervention ~ short term counselling ~ depression support group ~ public education ~ advocacy and social action ~ depression in the workplace presentations ~ mental health first aid     COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES provides short term counselling for individuals experiencing emotional difficulties. Support, guidance and direction are offered so they may gain insight and generate possible solutions. Individuals are encourage and assisted to access services from within the agency and/or other community resources.     SUPPORT GROUPS are facilitated groups that provide opportunities for individuals to share common feelings, experiences and concerns and to learn better coping strategies.     PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM increases understanding and acceptance of mental illness and promotes the development and maintenance of good mental health.     REAL Work(Renewed Employment Access Link)   Individuals dealing with mental health issues are helped to develop job skills and conduct employment searches. Once a job is found, individuals are assisted to maintain employment.
Hours	Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Individuals experiencing mental and emotional issues.
Languages	English ; French ; Others Available
Application	Referrals are accepted from anyone.
Fees	None - support groups ; Nominal charge for counselling - subject to ability to pay.
Contact Information
Address & Map	20 Jarvis St Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S3   View Google Map
Located In Community	Fort Erie
Intersection	Jarvis St and Niagara Pkwy
Mailing Address	15 Wellington St  St Catharines, ON L2R 5P7
Office Phone	905-994-1905
Fax	905-994-6606
E-Mail	info@cmhaniagara.ca
Website	www.cmhaniagara.ca
Primary Contact	George Kurzawa, Executive Director; Phone: 905-688-2543
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
Print Material	Brochures; Newsletter - MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Established	1975
Elections	Jun
Funding	Fundraising - Fort Erie Bingo ; United Way - Fort Erie
Subjects
Subjects	Advocacy ; Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Depression ; Mental health ; Self help groups
Broader Terms	Disorders ; Groups ; Health ; Mental disorders ; Mental health