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Program:
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Operational Stress Injury Social Support - Central Ontario
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Phone Numbers:
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Peer Support: 416-633-6200 ext 2665
Family Support: 519-371-6501
Bereavement Support: 1-800-883-6094
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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 IPSC
RR 1
Meaford, ON
N4L 0A1
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Street
Address:
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139152 Valour Rd
Meaford
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Location:
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North Grey
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Varies
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Contacts:
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John Tescione - Peer Support Coordinator, Central Ontario
416-633-6200 ext 2665 * john.tescione@osiss.ca
Laryssa Underhill - Family Peer Support Coordinator, Central Ontario
519-371-6501
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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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Central Ontario including Bruce and Grey
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Last Updated:
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11/21/2011
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Service Record URL:
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http://southwesthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=14167
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