Ontario
Jean Laforge has been the Executive Director of Mental Health Connections in Windsor, Ontario since its inception in 2004. Mental Health Connections provides Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Services (Recovery Strategies) to clients with mental health issues.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Jean has worked in mental health for more than 20 years, previously being an Ombudsman at Canadian Mental Health Association. She participates on many Boards and Committees to advocate for persons with mental health issues.
She has been a member of PSR Canada since 2007. Jean has served on the Board of Directors of PSR/RPS Canada since July 2016 and recently became certified in CPRRP. Her goal is to empower vulnerable persons experiencing mental health issues and their families to have a more meaningful life.