PSYCHIATRIC SURVIVORS NETWORK OF ELGIN 499 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON Phone: (519) 631-1580 Email: psne@mnsi.net Fax: (519) 631-1567 Tollfree 1-888-631-1919 HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 9 to 2 (closed last Monday of each month)
MISSION Psychiatric Survivors Network of Elgin is a self-help, non-profit, peer-driven community organization. We act as a resource providing experience and understanding, relative to the needs of our peers. We encourage independent living, self-help and ongoing learning by participation in life skills and vocational activities to promote self-esteem and fulfillment. We encourage individualism while respecting other opinions and privacy. Acceptance of individualism is important to build trust and respect amongst our peers. VISION Psychiatric Survivors Network of Elgin envisions peers who are aware of each individual member’s creative talents and positive abilities and will utilize them to their maximum potential. We see a healthier community through mental health awareness and education focused on the elimination of stigma.
OUR DAILY CALENDAR						MEMBERSHIP Memberships including all programs are free to any Psychiatric Survivor individual. A Survivor has experienced any or all of the following: a) Concerns around their own personal mental and / or emotional health; b) Sought the support and / or counselling of a psychiatrist, psychologist, self-help group, or even your family doctor: c) Has had an admission to a psychiatric facility or received care on an outpatient basis. For Our Membership Form Please Click Here OUR WARM LINE Everyday 6p to Midnight (519) 631-1580 This LINE is for people who are Survivors and just need a voice to be there and hear them talk. What to talk about? Daily Life issues, the loneliness of the night time or anything else you need For More Information please read the attached page. ALL ABOUT US MEMBERS SPOT LIGHT (Read how to be included) SEE US IN ACTION HERE (including pictures) MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES OUR FACEBOOK GROUP OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OUR HISTORY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS (including pictures) PSNE ‘s MSAA Agreement with the LHINS NOTE: PDF File ONLY WHATS ON For the SUMMER... & Your welcome to Join In 2^nd & 4^th Thurs of each Month @ 10a - The Volunteers Meet so come join and get all the updates! June 17 at 10 am - Karaoke & Dinner. Come watch or join our members with their singing and enjoy snacks/food. June 30 at 10 am - Potluck “CANADA Day Celebration! Everyone is invited to bring in their favorite food/snack for Lunch. July 8^th at 10 am – Beach Day in the Organization. Bring in your favorite Beach Blanket or wear your favorite shorts/shirt. Games, Snack foods ie: watermelon, sandwiches etc. July 13th – PSNE will be at the Seniors Picnic in the Park (Pinafore Park) NOTE: The Center downtown is closed for the Day July 15^th from 2p to 7p – “Grease Dinner & Dance” Join us in your favorite 50/60’s outfit. NOTE: closed from 9a-2p Best dressed will be voted on with a prize. July 25^th - CLOSED July 29th at 10 am – Favorite Character Day. Dress up in your character whether it be a Disney character or a favorite person like Dale Earnhardt. Best dressed will be voted on with a prize. Aug 8th at Noon – Lazy Man Breakfast Cook Off – Cook your favorite thing and share with others. Voting will be done by the members and a prize will be given to the winner. Aug 19th from 2p to 7p – “Dinner & Dance” THEME TO BE ANNOUNCED Best dressed will be voted on with a prize. Join us in your favorite 50/60’s outfit. NOTE: closed from 9a-2p. August 26^th at 10 am – Beach Day in the Organization. Bring in your favorite Beach Blanket or wear your favorite shorts/shirt etc. Games, Snack foods ie: watermelon, sandwiches etc. August 31 at 10 am – Favorite Character Day. Dress up in your character whether it be a Disney character or a favorite person like Dale Earnhardt. Best dressed will be voted on with a prize. UpDaTeD: Sept. 2010
MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI
Breakfast@ 10:30a	Bingo @ 10 am	1-90 Bingo @ noon	Bingo @ 11a	Lunch @11:30a
Peers Helping Peers Group @ 11a	Clothing Bank [2 items @ week ]	Clothing Bank [2 items @ week ]	Clothing Bank [2 items @ week ]
	Food Bank [1 meal @ week ]	Food Bank [1 meal @ week ]	Food Bank [1 meal @ week]
EVERYDAY
Peer Support on Request – NO appt Necessary Peers Socializing & Interacting Housekeeping Project Computer Project Cook Helper Project Front Line Helper Project Canteen Project OUR WARM LINE		One-on-One Computer Help @ request Monthly Full Card Bingo Books for Borrow or Keep Dart Room Internet Access Resume Help + Resource Help Cards Free Coffee & Tea @ Canteen
OTHER Members are welcome to participate in all our activities by arrangement or by request on the day of. Training is provided. MEMBERSHIP MEETING – 3^rd Friday of month VOLUNTEER MEETINGS – 2^nd & 4^th Thurs. of Month SPECIAL EVENTS OCCUR FOR – New Years, Family Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Canada Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Day (Oct), Mental Health Awareness Week (Spring) & OUR own Mental Health Awareness Mountain Bike Ride (June)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE ORGANIZATION at (519) 631-1580 The Executive Director encourages Members to expand on their abilities and this can create a special one time or new class/project to be happening. DO YOU NEED A PRINTED VERSION?? CLICK HERE