OXFORD SELF HELP HISTORYConsumer survivor projects, such as the Oxford Self Help Network, were originally formed in 1991-1992, funded by the Ministry of Health, Mental Health Programs and Services Group. Consumer Survivors (anyone who has accessed the mental health system) felt that current health services alone were not enough to help them lead full lives in the community. The Ministry of Health formed the Consumer Survivor Development Initiative, a body to support the development of a province-wide base of consumer/survivor controlled projects and organizations. Our project began as a program of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Oxford in September of 1991 and became independent in December of 1992.
Oxford Self Help Network (OSHN) is a registered charity. We are a non-profit, member-driven mental health agency. We are a service that provides help and support from the vantage point of having or had, a mental illness or significant mental health challenge. We believe that by having a 'lived experience' of being a mental health consumer we can offer others support, hope and encouragement.
OXFORD SELF HELP PROVIDES
- Mental Health Drop In Centre – Monday through Friday
from 10am to 4pm.- Peer Support (one on one)
- Self-help support groups
- A monthly newsletter.
- A lending library which includes books, audio and video cassettes and DVD's.
- Public speakers are available.
SENIOR STAFF
Jack Edwards Executive Director Laura Earle Executive Assistant Elaine Otis Program Coordinator
554 Princess St.
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 4H1
(519) 421-2980
1-877-464-3571
E-mail: oshn@on.aibn.com
www.ocl.net/projects/selfhelp/
