Volunteer Program

Type Of Service

Social Rehabilitation/Recreation

Program Description

Partners for Progress matches clients of the organization, who have themselves, experienced serious mental health problems, with persons of similar disabilities. Model of service is a recovery approach utilizing peer support to enhance psychosocial rehabilitation in the leisure/recreational life domain.

Access Information

Persons interested in volunteering are assessed and must undergo a police records check. Persons interested in acting as mentors in the Partners for Progress program undertake a training process and agree to participate in ongoing training as well as attend monthly meetings. All referrals are accepted through our Volunteer Program.

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 18 to 65 years of age
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Ottawa
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French, Somali
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa Branch

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Address

311 McArthur Avenue

Ottawa

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa Branch

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 613-737-7791

FAX: 613-737-7644