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Organization:
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Operational Stress Injury Social Support - Southwestern Ontario
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Phone Numbers:
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Peer Support: 519-685-4292 ext 42277 or 905-572-4041
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-883-6094
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Address:
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c/o Parkwood Hospital OSI Clinic
801 Commissioners Rd E, Rm H3055
London, ON
N6C 5J1
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Location:
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South London
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Irregular - call for details
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Executives:
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Tom Martineau - Regional Coordinator
613-541-5010 ext 4294 * tom.martineau@osiss.ca
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Contacts:
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Michael Newcombe or Chris Richard - Peer Support Coordinator, Southwestern Ontario
519-685-4292 ext 42277 or 519-660-5275 ext 5076Michael.Newcome@osiss.ca
Polliann Maher - Family Peer Support Coordinator, Southwestern Ontario
905-572-4041 * polliann.maher@osiss.ca
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Service Description:
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National network that provides information and support for those affected by operational stress * provides education and training in the Canadian Forces community to create an understanding and acceptance of operational stress injuries * website includes print resources and self-assessment materials
Peer Support Network - Social support/peer group for veterans and military members dealing with an operational stress injury as a result of service including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression * offers referrals to community resources and programs, and services with Veterans Affairs and the Canadian Forces
Family Peer Support Network - Information and support network for family members of those with an occupational stress injury
Bereavement Peer Support Network - Support network for military members and veterans * 1-800-883-6094
Related Link:
Joint program of the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Canadian Forces members, veterans and their families
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French website; French-speaking coordinators available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Southwestern Ontario (London, Elgin, Huron, Oxford, Perth, Guelph, Hamilton and Windsor)
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This information was last completely updated on 8/22/2012 |
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