Friends and Advocates Peel

Record #: CWL0998
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2023

Record Details

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Website Website: www.fapeel.org
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Description & Services

Alternate Name F & A
Description A Community adult mental health organization providing social rehabilitation services; offering services for those who can attend activities in at least one of four service areas 
 
Currently activities are offered online via Zoom, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Updates are also posted on Twitter. Moving forward based on health guidelines and following protocol, in person activities are on hold. View the monthly calendar for updates 
 
Variety of support services provided to those who have experienced, and are recovering from mental/emotional distress which has led to social isolation. Provides members with opportunities to develop strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills 
 
Activities include: 
 
consumer governance model, discussion groups and social opportunities 
training in leadership, presentation, DJ/AV club and theatre company programs 
lifestyle counselling and crisis intervention (24 hours - Through the Mobile Crisis Unit of Peel). Transportation subsidies are provided for some activities 
 
 
Main office in Brampton, 4 service areas: Brampton, Dufferin (Orangeville), North Etobicoke and Mississauga 
 
Designated the Consumer Survivor Initiative Lead for Home and Community Care Support Services Central West 
 
The Consumer-Survivor Network operates out of this office. It is a newly revised opportunity for F&A members and the community in all areas, to participate in group peer support. Coming together on Zoom or in-person to focus on recovery and discuss the many issues peers face living day to day with mental health, addiction and substance challenges
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

Address & Map
239 Queen St E, Unit 6
Brampton, ON L6W 2B6
 
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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
Office Phone 905-452-1002
Fax 905-452-1036
After Hours Phone 905-278-9036 Mobile Crisis of Peel
E-Mail contact@fapeel.org
Website www.fapeel.org
Primary Contact Carrie Andrews, Member Services Coordinator and Office Manager; Email: candrews@fapeel.org
Alternate Contact Nadine Baloy, Intake and Support Coordinator; Email: nbaloy@fapeel.org
Primary Executive Scott M Brooker, Chief Executive Officer; Email: sbrooker@fapeel.org

Other Details

Established 1 Sep 1986
Elections Annually in June
Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity

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