LERN is a networking body linking, supporting, educating and advocating for all consumer/survivor and family organizations in NE Ontario. LERN acts as a knowledge exchange network, providing information and opportunities for members to learn and share for personal and professional development. Our learning and sharing events allow our members to gain valuable skills and knowledge to provide peer support using best and promising practices with the purpose of improving the quality of life for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction and their families in northeastern Ontario.
LERN helps to build the capacity of local and regional organizations that are led by people living with mental health problems and illnesses, ensuring their voices are heard. Some of the many ways LERN provides support to member organizations include regional meetings featuring representatives from across the Northeast region of Ontario. This is a valuable opportunity for peer led organizations to network with other groups. LERN provides information to member organizations promoting learning and training opportunities across the region.
NISA’s Regional Warm Line is a program offers peer assistance through pre-crisis telephone support to callers with mental health concerns. The phone lines are available 7 days a week, from 6:00 pm – 12:00am ​on 1.866.856.9276
The Lived Experience and Recovery Network is compiling a list of resources available within the north east region of Ontario, this list is being updated on an on going basis.
Country
Canada
Contact Person / Email
 info@livedexperience.org
The Defeat Depression Campaign provides hope and reduces stigma for people who are affected by depression and other mood disorders. Across Canada, mental health organizations, community groups, caring companies and concerned volunteers are planning walks, runs, rides and other physical and social activities to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives. The objectives of the Defeat Depression national campaign are to:
- Fundraise in support of mental health services
- Raise awareness, knowledge and acceptance of mental illness
- Reduce stigma and create an environment that encourages people to come forward for early intervention and treatment
- Build a mental health network and increase collaboration across communities
- Provide resources and supports for individuals living with mental illness and their families
- Grow the campaign to new communities across Canada
Country
Canada
Contact Person / Email
event@defeatdepression.ca
Peer Support Slogan Contest is a contest to find a slogan that captures the spirit of peer support. The slogan will be printed on bumper stickers and distributed in the north east region of Ontario as part of an awareness campaign aimed at reducing stigma towards mental health and addictions. The contest has two categories, one for the slogan and one for the bumper sticker design. Each category will be narrowed down to three finalists then members will have the opportunity to vote for the winning slogan and design with honorable mentions to the semi finalists.
Country
Canada
Contact Person / Email
contest@livedexperience.org
Virtual Programs & Registration Information are Meetings are hosted using the Zoom platform.
- Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: a series of weekly webinars from 12:00-1:00 pm. These will be offered by LERN and hosted by professionals in various fields. Stay tune we’re currently working on finding new speakers to present more learning experiences. If you have a topic of interest, let us know and we will be sure to try and include it in our webinar series in the future.
- Members’ Lounge: bi-weekly gathering is a safe space for member organization employees and members to share their challenges and triumph’s. Participants are sure to benefit from the support, encouragement, and experiences of others. Join us on July 29th from 10:00 am-11:00 am as we connect & network with Peers from LERN’s member organizations every other week to discover what is happening in and among each of your districts. Please note the name of the peer organization you belong to when emailing to request meeting password. Meeting ID: 375 402 280
- Wellness Wednesdays: a group every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 pm it’s all about you and your wellness. Take time out of your busy day to practice some much-needed self care by joining our exciting wellness workshops by LERN staff and other community wellness warriors. This is open to anyone. Meeting ID: 854 23503349
- Centre for Innovation for Innovation in Peer Support Programming: the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support has created a NEW Virtual Late Summer 2020 Program Schedule which will continue to meet the needs of our online community, offering our most popular programs and time-slots. Our Peer Navigators continue to be available for one-on-one support by appointment from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Country
Canada
Contact Person / Email
slagassie@nmhhss.ca
Organisation
Address: 351 Ferguson St., North Bay ON P1B 1X1
Country: Canada
Email: rd@livedexperience.org
