8-week family support program for family members who are caregivers to their loved ones who have a mental illness

Community outreach services (COS) are offered through Michael Garron Hospital’s (MGH) mental health services.

The family support program offers an eight week group series to assist families and friends of individuals with a major mental illness. The program is co-ordinated by a member of The College of Psychologists with over 30 years of experience working in the mental health services.

OUR GOALS

• To decrease the stressors family members often experience
• To enhance the family’s understanding of mental illness
• To increase the family’s ability to cope with the illness
• To provide an opportunity to meet with other family members

For further information and to register call 416-461-2000 ext. 223