Program: F.A.N. (Friends and Neighbours) Club
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce
Phone Numbers: 519-371-3642
Toll-Free: 1-888-451-CMHA (2642)
Fax: 519-371-6485
Website: greybruce.cmha.ca/programs/fan-club/
Address:
1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H7
Intersection: 2nd Ave E and 10th Ave E
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Presentations: As scheduled
Public Contacts: Jackie Ralph - Youth Awareness and Education Supervisor
519-71-3642 ext 1216 * jralph@cmhagb.org
Service Description: A children’s mental health awareness program using child-sized hand and rod puppets to discuss social issues affecting them

Program offers:
  • using hand and rod puppets, skits are presented to children on issues such as attention deficit disorder, smoking and self-esteem to help promote mental health awareness and healthy lifestyle choices to the children
  • a typical presentation is 30-55 minutes in length (based on age of audience) and consists of introductory activities, a puppet skit, and a question-and-answer period



Fees: Free * a donation of $100 per presentation is suggested
Application: Call or email Jackie Ralph to book a presentation or to become a volunteer puppeteer * no wait list for this program
Eligibility / Target Population: Children from junior kindergarten through to grade six * 4-11 years
Languages: English
Language Notes: Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested
Area Served: Bruce and Grey
See Also: Mental Health for Children and Youth
Mental Health Promotion
Last Updated: 7/6/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=10076

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