Peace Ranch offers help
Posted by Stephen Rhodes
Peace Ranch is a non-profit Community Mental Health Program on a small farm in the Caledon Hills, where people with a long-term psychiatric disorder enjoy and benefit from on-site programs, says Eric Tripp-McKay, acting Executive Director of Peace Ranch. Eric was the guest speaker at our club last week.
Peace Ranch began as a Group Home in 1990 providing a home for 10 people in a rural setting. The program was started by concerned families from the Brampton Chapter of Friends of Schizophrenics.
The program provides 24 hour support for residents and teaches life skills.
Peace Ranch also provides a day program for local residents living in their own homes. It is sponsored by the United Way. Access to Peace Ranch program schedule is available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday depending on participants interest. Transportation can be arranged if necessary and a meal provided for a nominal cost.
The psycho-social rehabilitation philosophy encourages personal choice to enhance quality of life and wellness. Programs are a vital part of Peace Ranch's uniqueness, says Eric. Weaving, arts, crafts, woodworking, animal care, equestrian, horticulture, recreation and music programs are offered weekly.
Peace Ranch also owns two townhouses in Brampton to support people in transition back to the community.
Eric asked the club to support the activities of Peace Ranch with some funding.
"There is a need for more housing and we do not have the money to proceed. So anything you can do to help us would be appreciated," he told the club.
Pictured President Wendell thanks speaker Eric Tripp-McKay.
The program provides 24 hour support for residents and teaches life skills.
Peace Ranch also provides a day program for local residents living in their own homes. It is sponsored by the United Way. Access to Peace Ranch program schedule is available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday depending on participants interest. Transportation can be arranged if necessary and a meal provided for a nominal cost.
The psycho-social rehabilitation philosophy encourages personal choice to enhance quality of life and wellness. Programs are a vital part of Peace Ranch's uniqueness, says Eric. Weaving, arts, crafts, woodworking, animal care, equestrian, horticulture, recreation and music programs are offered weekly.
Peace Ranch also owns two townhouses in Brampton to support people in transition back to the community.
Eric asked the club to support the activities of Peace Ranch with some funding.
"There is a need for more housing and we do not have the money to proceed. So anything you can do to help us would be appreciated," he told the club.
Pictured President Wendell thanks speaker Eric Tripp-McKay.