Senior’s Support Network
Philosophy
The Senior’s Support Network provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (or PSR) services which are designed to promote personal recovery, community integration, social interaction and access to community resources. Through focusing on personal strengths, we help individuals develop skills with the goal of maintaining quality of life.
What is the Senior’s Support Network?
The Senior’s Support Network is an activity-based program for adults 65 years of age or older who are experiencing mental mental health challenges. The program focuses on decreasing social isolation, peer support, healthy living, and increasing/maintaining independence.
“I love coming here… I wouldn’t miss it for anything!” – Senior’s Support Network Client
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET
| MONDAY Sophia: 11:00-3:30 | TUESDAY Sophia: 11:00-3:30 Gurpreet 11:30-3:30 | WEDNESDAY Sophia: 11:00-3:30 Gurpreet 11:30-3:30 | THURSDAY Sophia: 11:00-3:30 Gurpreet 11:30-3:30 |
| ADMIN DAY | 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Intergenerational Coffee and Chat | 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Bridging Wednesday | 11:30-3:00 pm: Intergenerational Games Day |
| 15 MINUTE BREAK | 30 MINUTE RESET TIME BETWEEN PROGRAMS | 30 MINUTE RESET TIME BETWEEN PROGRAMS | N/A |
| ADMIN DAY | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm: Tuesday Activity Club (Seniors only) | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm: Senior Coffee Group | N/A |
SSN Program Overview:
The Senior’s Support Network (SSN) is a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) program designed for adults aged 60 and older who are experiencing mental health challenges. SSN offers a wide variety of activity-based programming designed to support mental wellness in a positive and supportive environment. The program focuses on building a sense of belonging, encouraging meaningful social connections, and enhancing overall well-being through activities that range from conversational groups and games to creative arts and intergenerational programming.
For program details please see program descriptions
SERVICES PROVIDED
At the Senior’s Support Network, we focus on what people CAN do, not what they can’t do. Clients work together with staff to determine what they want from the program, and how staff can support them. Our programming is designed to foster interaction between members and with the larger community. These activities promote health, education, physical and mental activity, and fun. The program offers clients a variety of activities designed to increase self-esteem, promote socialization, improve general well-being, and maintain mental health.
Program Description
