Ferndale Bible Church
- 25 Ferndale Ave, Peterborough, ON, K9J 1M1
- https://ferndalechurchptbo.com
Support Groups
A peer support group for people who are separated or divorced. 13 week education program Spiritually based Weekly videos/discussion include: Deep Hurt, Anger, Grief & Depression, Loneliness, Fears & Anxiety, Financial & Legal Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Single Living, etc.NOTE: Facilitators are not therapists or counsellors but have experienced separation and divorce
Rainbow Service Organization
- http://www.rainbowservice.org/
Support Groups
RSO is a volunteer run organization that operates to connect the queer, questioning, lesbian, bisexual, two-Spirit, transgender and gay community via events, website and event calendar. Involved in community activities such as on the organizing committee of Peterborough Pride.
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
- http://www.telecarepeterborough.org
Crisis lines
Provides a listening ear to anyone in distress, crisis, despair, or is lonely provides empathy, non-judgmental listening and where possible, resources to help offers reassurance calls accepts collect calls Staffing: Volunteers
Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
- https://cmhahkpr.ca/programs-services/four-county-crisis
Crisis lines & In person crisis services
Community mental health crisis response provides support and assistance to individuals 16 years and up. Offers initial support through local and toll-free phone lines.Services include: telephone and/or mobile crisis intervention short-term case management short-term crisis/safe beds emotional support, information and referrals to other appropriate resources
Operational Stress Injury Social Support
- P-142 Black Bear Soldier Support; 30 Simmonds Parade Square, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3
- https://www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs-Services/Mental-Health/Operational-Stress-Injury-Social-Support.aspx
Support Groups
COVID19 OSISS is offering online social peer support during COVID19 isolation periods. Call 1-800-883-6094 or email brett.hamilton@forces.gc.ca (soldier/veteran support), rebecca.lynde@osiss.ca or lindsay.trimble@osiss.ca (family/caregiver support).(Apr 2020)
Offers a variety of peer-based support programs and resources for armed forces members, veterans and their families and friends who have sustained an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) related to their Canadian Armed Forces duty.
An OSI is a sustained mental health injury which can include but is not limited to substance abuse and addictions, depression, PTSD, anxiety which can develop following a traumatic event, combat, grief or loss, high stress situations or from operational fatigue.
Peer Support for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans who have a sustained mental health injury (Operational Stress Injury).
Family Peer Support for family members and friends who are or have been supporting a CF member or Veteran who has a sustained mental health injury (Operational Stress Injury).
Garrison Petawawa
- Recreation Complex; 30 Festubert Blvd, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3
- https://www.cafconnection.ca/Petawawa/Home.aspx
Support Groups
Client Services for Community Access Card CAC programming and registration: general program and facility information, peanut/nut reduced facility, full size gymnasium with basketball courts and indoor rock-climbing wall, aerobic room home to fitness classes, outdoor playgroundsFitness: fitness classesKidz 1st Programming: before & after school program, PA Day adventures, themed birthday parties, specialty school-aged and pre-school events, March Break camps and summer campsYouth 1st Programming: Youth 1st Drop In Centre, Home Alone training, Red Cross Babysitter course, Dove Self-Esteem Project and leadership opportunitiesYouth Sports: dance, sport fit academy, basketball, football, lacrosse, hockey, baseball, gymnastics and cheerleadingClubs & Activities: indoor rock climbing, karate, swim club, Auto Fix It Club, Wood Hobby Shop, Gun Club, jiu jitsu, gaming & modelling, fencing, triathlon, archery, badminton, scuba, and thirft shop, and art classes