Faces of FOR
Karyn Baker was once the only staff person at the Family Outreach and Response program. Her passion and efforts to create a recovery based family support program have resulted in a growing and energetic program. Now she works as Executive Director. On top of managing the organization she also provides supports to family and friends of those recovering from serious mental health issues. She can be reached at 416-535-8501 ext 2011. More info about Karyn here.
The Board Of Directors meet monthly. The majority of the board consists of family members of people in recovering from mental health struggles. FOR recently incorporated and received charitable status with Revenue Canada in 2004. To learn more about the Board of Directors click here.
Emily Collette heads the Youth Engagement Project in Scarborough and also offers support and education to families affected by a variety of mental health issues in the downtown office. In Toronto, she can be found offering support and running the Recovery Support and Education Series. In Scarborough, you can find her inspiring youth involvement in the the design and delivery of early intervention services for first episodes of psychosis in Scarborough. She can be reached at 416-535-8501 ext 1927.
Marian Dalal works primarily in the Scarborough office offering Early Intervention support and education services to families. Marian offers services to families in both English and Somali. She can be reached by calling 416-439-2253. More about Marian here.
Paul Denison delivers the Recovery Education Series for families and offers a Monthly Education Night for families held on the last Tuesday of every month. He works out of the downtown office.
Shobana Poopalasingham works in Scarborough offering Early Intervention support and education services to families. Shobana speaks Tamil and also offers services in Tamil when requested. She can be reached by calling 416-439-2221.
Krista MacKinnon is a recovery educator working downtown Toronto offering Early Intervention Services to families. Krista can offer support services in both English and American Sign Language. Her other role within the agency is as the Web Designer, and technical support person. She is addicted to her camera, macbook, and other technical devices. She can be reached at 416-535-8501 ext 1935. More info about Krista here.
