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Organization: Friends and Advocates Peel  
Phone Numbers: 905-452-1002
After Hours: 905-278-9036 Mobile Crisis of Peel
Email: contact@fapeel.org
Website: fapeel.org
Address:
239 Queen St E, Unit 6
Brampton, ON
L6W 2B6
Intersection: Kennedy Rd S and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Our Health and Safety Officer ensures all Activity locations are accessible and safe
Hours:
  Administration
Mon8:30am-4:30pm
Tue8:30am-4:30pm
Wed8:30am-4:30pm
Thu8:30am-4:30pm
Fri8:30am-4:30pm

Activities: Days, Evenings and Weekends
Executives: Carrie Armstrong - Chief Executive Officer
905-452-1002 x 323 * carmstrong@fapeel.org
Public Contacts: Karen McGavin - Director of Services
9054521002 x 322 * kmcgavin@fapeel.org
Zenab Shamsi - Administrative Assistant
9054521002 x 327 * zshamsi@fapeel.org
Service Description: Person-centered support serving adults (16 years and older) experiencing mental and emotional distress, in Brampton, Mississauga, North Etobicoke and Dufferin County

Programs and Activities - a variety of groups and programs, including:

  • Co-facilitator Training
  • Peer Support Groups
  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
  • Writers Collective of Canada (WCC)

Over 60 social activities offered each month. The News-A-Peel calendar details both online and in-person activities and groups. Provide subsidized transportation to attend 3 in person activities per month

Benefits of Becoming a Client: access to numerous opportunities, personalized support, trips, events, and the chance to meet new people and build positive relationships. Joining is free

For more information and to view the monthly calendar, visit website at (http://www.fapeel.org)

Services and Programs:
  • Etobicoke Programs
  • Orangeville Programs

Meetings: Mississauga Programs

Brampton Programs,br>
Etobicoke Programs

All indoor and outdoor Activities.
Fees: Free
Application: Self referral is encouraged; contact Elizabeth Frimpong 905-452-1002
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 16 years and up. Those who have experienced or are experiencing mental/emotional distress which has led to social isolation
Languages: English * Hindi * Italian * Urdu * Punjabi
Area Served:
Toronto (Etobicoke), Dufferin County, and Peel Region  
See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
Mental Health for Children and Youth
Recreational and Social Programs for People with Mental Illness

This information was last completely updated on May 5, 2026

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Updated May 5, 2026
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"About Us"
Friends and Advocates Peel (FandA) is an adult mental health organization focusing on social rehabilitation, located in Brampton, Ontario. Services provided to three other areas, Mississauga, North Etobicoke, and Dufferin/Orangeville. We have over 60 activities a month, that include both leisure and psycho-social activities! Light support is also provided when needed, and we motivate our members to become active participants in the community!!