Friends and Advocates Peel
No. de dossier :
CWL0998
Dernière modification :
19 Jun 2025
Dernière mise à jour complète :
15 May 2025
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-452-1002 |
| Fax | 905-452-1036 |
| After Hours Phone | 905-278-9036 Mobile Crisis of Peel |
Address/Location Info
| Address | 239 Queen St E, Unit 6 Brampton, ON L6W 2B6 View Google Map |
| Located In Community | Brampton |
| Intersection | Kennedy Rd S and Queen St E |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit: Route 7 Brampton Transit 905-874-2999 * www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | Person-centered support serving adults (16 years and older) experiencing mental and emotional distress, in Brampton, Mississauga, North Etobicoke and Dufferin County Programs and Activities - a variety of groups and programs, including: Co-facilitator Training Peer Support Groups Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) Over 60 social activities offered each month. The News-A-Peel calendar details both online and in-person activities and groups. Provide subsidized transportation for two activities per month Benefits of Becoming a Client: access to numerous opportunities, personalized support, trips, events, and the chance to meet new people and build positive relationships. Joining is free For more information and to view the monthly calendar, visit website at (http://www.fapeel.org) |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Activities: Days, Evenings and Weekends |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Etobicoke North ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals 16 years and up. Those who have experienced or are experiencing mental/emotional distress which has led to social isolation |
| Application | Self referral is encouraged; contact Nadine Baloy 905-452-1002 |
| Fees | Membership - free ; Program - there may be a cost for an individual event, however costs are kept low; most events are free |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/friendsandadvocates/ Twitter: twitter.com/fa_peel Website: www.fapeel.org |
| contact@fapeel.org | |
| Website | www.fapeel.org |
| Primary Contact | Nadine Baloy, Member Services Coordinator and Office Manager; Email: nbaloy@fapeel.org |
| Primary Executive | Carrie Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer; Email: carmstrong@fapeel.org |
Other Info
| Alternate Name | F & A |
| Established | 1 Sep 1986 |
| Elections | Annually in June |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Mental Health |
| Subjects | Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Recreational activities ; Support groups ; Volunteer opportunities |
| Service Categories | Crisis Intervention ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ; Stress Management |