Family Service Network
Community Resources for those coping with the mental illness of a loved one
 Canadian Mental Health Association London-Middlesex Branch 648 Huron St. London, ON N5Y 4J8 519-434-9191 |
 PEPP (Prevention and Early Intervention) Program for Psychoses PEPP Parent Support Group 519-657-5190 (after 6pm) |
London Mental Health Crisis Service 862 Richmond St. London, ON N6A 3H8 519-433-2023 (24/7 Phone & Mobile Support) |
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario London and Southwest Region 533 Clarence St., Room #207 London, ON N6A 3N1 519-681-5122 |
Tillmann Family Resource Centre Regional Mental Health Care London 850 Highbury Ave. N. London, ON N6A 4H1 519-455-5110 x. 47440 |
WOTCH Community Family Support Worker 534 Queens Ave. London, ON N6B 1Y6 519-668-0624 x. 227 |
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association London-Middlesex Branch, offers a variety of programs and services aimed at providing education and support to those affected by the mental illness of a loved one, including:
- 8 Week Psycho-Education Group
- 8 Week Survivor of Suicide Group - for people left behind after the suicide of a loved one.
- Drop in groups - Peer Support for Suicide Survivors, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group, and the London and Region Mood Disorder Support Group.
- Individual support & information/referral-telephone, face to face and/or e-mail.
- Educational events, materials and lending library
- For the CMHA website click here
CONTACT: CMHA London-Middlesex Branch
648 Huron Street
London, ON N5Y 4J8
Phone: 519-434-9191
Fax: 519-438-1167
PEPP Parent Support Group
Parents and caregivers of PEPP clients are cordially invited to attend support group meetings.
The group's aim is to provide peer support to parents as they embark upon a new journey in their lives.
For the PEPP website click here.
Monthly meetings are held at:
London Health Sciences Centre
South Street Site
PEPP Clinic, Room 144
392 South Street (at Colborne) London, ON
Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. except in December due to the PEPP Client & Family Christmas Party.
Each meeting offers a "Care & Share" hour followed by an "Action Hour" (guest speakers, films, discussions, advocacy, etc.).
CONTACT: PEPP Parent
Phone: 519-657-5190 (after 6pm)
London Mental Health Crisis Service
London Mental Health Crisis Service provides 24/7 Crisis Intervention for clients and family members in London and Middlesex who are suffering from a mental health issue. Those in need may access support, information/referral, and assessment for their needs at the time of the crisis. Initial contacts happen by phone with further connection being established as appropriate.
Services Include:
- Safe Beds - if your current environment is unsafe, two beds are available for short stays
- Centre Visits - walk-in & by appointment counseling Monday to Friday
- Mobile Team - 24/7, based on assessment of phone crisis counsellors
- Peer Support - trained, peer volunteers, familiar with the mental health system, available at set times
- LHSC emerg triage - Crisis nurse at Commissioners ED site
- Psychiatric assessments - for meds & program needs
- For the London Mental Health Crisis Service website click here.
CONTACT: Mental Health Crisis Worker
862 Richmond Street
London, ON N6A 3H8
Phone: 519-433-2023
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is a family-based organization. We support, educate, engage and empower families, promote community awareness and advocate on behalf of families affected by schizophrenia.
We provide education through Strengthening Families Together - a 10 session education program for family members and friends of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
We provide family-to-family support through the London Chapter Education and Family Support Meetings held for all family members and friends who have a loved one who is living with schizophrenia on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's School, 533 Clarence Street, Room 205, London, ON.
Individual Support is also provided. Contact the office for more information.
Resource and Educational Materials are available in the regional office and on the website.
CONTACT: Regional Coordinator
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
533 Clarence St., Room 20
London, ON N6A 3N1
Phone: 519-681-5122
St-Joseph's Regional Mental Health Care: Tillmann Family Resource Centre
The Tillmann Family Resource Centre offers a variety of services for families and mental health professionals, including:
- Resource Library - current books, magazines, videos, audio tapes, and pamphlets on most mental illnesses
- an opportunity to meet one-on-one with another family member who has had personal experience with mental illness and the mental health system
- participation in a support group comprised of 5-10 family members affected by mental illness and facilitated by a trained family member (every second Tuesday)
- a 7 week family education course offered twice per year (Spring/Fall)
- membership on the Family Advisory Council
CONTACT: Family Liaison
Regional Mental Heath Care-London
850 Highbury Ave N., London, ON N6A 4H1
519-455-5110, Ext. 47440
WOTCH Family Support Program
One-to-one Support and Outreach: This service meets the individual educational and emotional needs of caregivers in relation to the impact of mental illness on their family.
Family Mental Health Education: The Family Support Program works in partnership with the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario to offer a 10 week psycho-education course for family members called "Strengthening Families Together".
Family Support Group: WOTCH facilitates a social/support group called "Inspiring Recovery Together" for family members and significant others of those suffering from mental illness. Group is held at WOTCH on the first and third Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
CONTACT: Family Support Worker
534 Queens Avenue
London, ON N6B 1Y6
519-688-0624