Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Coach House (The)

Application

Call 519-371-3642 (Toll-Free at 1-888-451-2642) to make an appointment to meet with the coordinator of the site you are interested in joining groups
Waitlist for program * there is no waitlist to join the program; but some activities do have a capacity limit in which there will be a waitlist to join * Self-referrals are accepted, as well as referrals from support workers or other helping professionals * will be notified of status updates

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years of age and older who are:

living with mental illness and/or addiction who are seeking social connection in a group setting
able and willing to interact appropriately in a group setting
willing to follow the responsibilities and guidelines of the program
willing to have set goals to enhance relationships and foster community

Fees

Free

Executives

Scott McKay - Director of Client Services
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested

Area(s) Served

Markdale and area (Grey)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

The program offers drop-in and scheduled programing at 5 different sites across Grey and Bruce counties. Each location offers a range of different recreational programing opportunities that are scheduled in consultation with the members. A monthly schedule is posted for each site and participants can attend as many activities as they are interested in

Program offers:

social recreation and rehabilitative services to reduce isolation and promote community, in a variety of categories, such as: creativity, life skills, mental health focused, fitness and sports recreation, social recreation, and special events
the activities are determined by our members’ input at a monthly planning meeting

Goals & Objectives:

provide a safe and inclusive space that enriches interpersonal relationships through social opportunities and recreation and leisure activities
provide groups that are accessible and meet the needs of a diverse range of interests and abilities

Please note that each social recreation site has different offerings in activities/programs. For more information, please review the monthly activity calendar found below under site locations or contact the Site Coordinator