Krasman Centre

Incorporated in 1998, Krasman Centre is a Consumer/Survivor Initiative serving York Region, north Toronto and South Simcoe County. All our staff and volunteers are individuals with direct lived experience, with mental health and/or substance use challenges and/or as family members/caregivers. We offer a wide range of peer-support based programs and services including:  Peer Support Drop-In Centres  24/7 Warm Line and Peer Crisis Support Service  Mobile Peer Support Outreach  Virtual Peer Support Family Support Program  Peer Support training programs  Peer Navigators embedded in hospital Emergency Departments Peer Supporters in Withdrawal Management Programs and RAAM clinics  Peer Support is a respectful relationship between the Peer Supporter and the individual that promotes empowerment, trust and mutuality and supports individuals to make changes and decisions to address their current level of distress and enhance their recovery and wellness. Peer Support uses recovery-oriented principles with individuals to help combat stigma, raise self-esteem, improve self-concept and instill hope.