NOSP Engages Communities Across the District in Mental Health
NIPIGON, ON—The North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) hosted the first District-wide Annual General Meeting engaging over 60 community members, partners, staff and Board of Directors on Monday September 21, 2015.
The event included an Open House that welcomed visitors at NOSP site offices located across the District of Thunder Bay. To ensure an inclusive opportunity for all NOSP communities to attend the Annual General Meeting, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) helped to link multiple sites, including partners in Thunder Bay. Following the meeting, NOSP also hosted a special keynote workshop entitled “Living Well: Finding Peace in a Not So Peaceful World” facilitated by Sandi Boucher of Traditionally Speaking.
North of Superior Counselling Programs provides voluntary-based mental health and addiction services across the life span. In the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the Agency worked with 3793 individuals, had 11,404 client visits and connected with another 515 participants in information and/or training sessions. In addition to this, NOSP also utilized technology to provide innovative service through Ontario Telemedicine Network Technology.
“NOSP has a commitment to the entire District of Thunder Bay. The District Wide AGM event was an opportunity to mobilize the commitments within the NOSP Strategic Plan that prioritizes ensuring opportunities to strengthen District Voice and engagement, while creating the opportunity for inclusive engagement for multiple communities and partners by reducing the barrier of travel and distance” Shannon Courtemanche-Cormier, Executive Director.
To learn more about NOSP, available services and to access the 2014-2015 annual report visit www.nosp.on.ca
