Mental Illness Support Network (MISN)
The MISN is a community outreach group in Northwestern Ontario committed to improving the quality of life of people who experience the stigma, stereotyping and prejudices associated with mental illness. MISN provides outreach and support to consumers and their families though workshops and seminars, hospital and home visits, peer and group support, advocacy, referrels, public education and research.
MISN Services:
- Provide assistance with human and resource materials for new and existing support groups
- Provide public information and education about mental illness
- Provide information and education about the needs of consumer/survivors and their families
- Network with agencies, professionals, community members and the public on behalf of consumer/survivors
- Research and resource current information about mental health, self-help, and advocacy
- Provide referrals
The MISN is available to anyone who has experienced a mental health problem and their significant others. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the nature of mental illness is also encouraged to contact the MISN contact in their community.
Click here for a map showing the locations of our offices in Northwestern Ontario.
Thunder Bay Area (head office)
Michelle Martin
People Advocating for Change through Empowerment Inc.
217 Algoma Street South
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3C3
1-800-405-8235
peoplechange@shaw.ca
Schreiber-Terrace Bay
Cynthia Clarke
PO Box 234
313 Scotia Street
Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0
(807) 824-1362
misnschreiber@shaw.ca
Marathon
Shelley Heavens
PO Box 930
52 Peninsula Road
Marathon, ON P0T 2E0
(807) 229-0357
misnmarathon@shaw.ca
Manitouwadge
Lori Oliveira
PO Box 910
Manitouwadge Health Care Center
Manitouwadge, ON P0T 2C0
(807)826-4442
misnmanitouwadge@shaw.ca
Greenstone Region
Shelley Cormier
PO Box 1515
301 Main Street
Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
(807) 854-2649
misngeraldton@bellnet.ca
