National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Provides opportunities for individuals to participate in social, recreational,educational and volunteer activities and benefit from social and health servicesPrograms: day centre activities Adult Day Program Community support services Seniors" Centre Without Walls (telephone-based programming)Food Services: reasonably priced meals nutritious hot lunches, soup and sandwiches, muffins, desserts, snacks, beverages take-out meals festive and theme dinner parties some diet restrictions can be accommodated grocery shopping/food deliveryPhysical Activities: chair exercise fitness centre yoga dance classes well-being classes weights or cardio zumba pole walkingIn House Services: hair salon foot care massage therapy esthetics wellness clinicCraft Program: painting quilting stained glass knitting crochet jewellery making woodworkingPerforming Arts: choir choir chimes performing groups and bands home of the Grey Jazz BandEducation and Health Program: computer classes current affairs language classes wellness seminars guest lecturers day tripsGames and Social Program: cards dance sing along monthly birthday party special events and teas bingoFitness Programs: for adults regardless of fitness level, mobility or agility and for persons who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis, or other muscular or cardiovascular conditions

Support Groups

One-on-one grief counselling including infant loss, (young) widow/widower, loss of a child, loss of grandchild, death of parent/grandparent. Offering monthly grief support meetings. Visit website or call for details.

Crisis lines

Confidential telephone support and crisis intervention. Provides referrals to local community supports and inpatient programs including the Good Shepherd Barrett Centre for Crisis Support.

Crisis lines

24 hour confidential crisis line offering support for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Can offer emergency counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referral to community services or other emergency shelters.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Support Groups

Multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community. Case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.Services include:* 24 Hour a day intake and admissions* Meets basic needs by providing all meals and snacks, clothing, laundry and hygiene products, etc.* Advocacy and Case Co-ordination* Recreational / Therapeutic programming* On-Site Access to Mental Health Services and Consulting Psychiatry* On-Site Access to a General Practitioner and/or Nurse Practitioner* On-Site Addiction / Substance Use Supports (Alternatives for Youth)* On-Site sexual health clinic* On-Site Withdrawal Management Assessment and Monitoring (St. Joseph"s Hospital)* Aftercare services through our Community Resource CentreThe Notre Dame Community Resource Centre, is a multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age. Youth have access to a number of outreach support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed; diverting them from homelessness and street involvement.A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Due to COVID-19 this service/organization is experiencing closures or cancellations. Contact or visit website before visiting in person.A health and lifestyle program aimed at preventing chronic disease and enhancing the quality of life for those living with mental illness and offers a variety of modules (Exercise, Cooking, Nutrition, Smoking Management, and Weight Management).

In person crisis services & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- registered nurse on site, but regular drop-in medical clinic hours have been suspended until further noticeCATCH (Co-ordinated Access to Care for the Homeless) --for persons who are homeless and not connected to services, with or without mental health or addiction problems, referrals through Medical clinic -- call for detailsAApricot (Addiction Assessment Psychotherapy Referral in Community of Toronto) program assess, motivate and refer underserved substance users to appropriate services operates in partnership with Fred Victor (see separate entry) and community physiciansHousing workers/resettlement/crisis intervention counselling -- Monday-Friday, by appointment onlyGambling Addiction Program -- case management and support groups for adults struggling with both homelessness and problem or pathological gambling (temporarily closed, call for details on re-opening of program)Veterans Housing Navigation Team intensive case management for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness contact Veterans" Transition WorkerPastoral Care Program -- counselling and support to meet spiritual needsMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community Mental Health Centers

Permanent supportive housing and mobile housing supports, including mental health supportive housing (HOST), addiction supportive housing (ASH), and group homes; includes intensive case management, trustee case management, independent living skills development, and art and recreation programs Scarborough group home living program includes 24 hour onsite staff support North York group home living program includes moderate supportCommunity based programs:Trustee Case ManagementIndividualized financial planning and support, such as rent and bill payment, budgeting and savings, income collection, financial literacy skills development, and service referralsIntensive Case ManagementLong term individualized case management and mental health supports, including assistance in maintaining housing and mental and physical needs, essential life skills development, support in building connections

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers 24/7 individual counselling from a professional counsellor. Counselling is single-session and is provided over telephone.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers 24/7 individual counselling from a professional counsellor. Counselling is single-session and is provided over telephone.

Adult Addictions

Provides counselling for individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues, life transitions, helping people to find balance and meaning in life. Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Sexuality, Parenting, Pre-marital Counselling, Spirituality, Existential Issues, Marital Counselling, Social Skills & Life Skills.

Youth Addictions

Mills Psychology & Associates provide a wide array of online psychological interventions, therapies, and assessments to patients in Ontario. When restrictions loosen we will also provide psychological services for adults, children, teenagers, families in offices throughout Durham Region and in Peterborough. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Online and phone therapy.

Youth Addictions

Psychologist in private practice, and Clinical Director of Turning Corners Psychological Services. Services for Children, Youth, Parents, Families, and Adults. Psychodiagnostic and personality assessments and treatment/therapy. Bully and Victim behaviours (Bullying); mood (i.e., depression, bipolar illness, suicidality) and anxiety disorders (i.e., OCD, social phobia, GAD, PTSD); boundary issues; loss and bereavement; peer relational issues; parent-child difficulties; social skills development; anger and behavioural issues; psychosis; severe and chronic mental health struggles and relationship issues. Provision of various community and professional lectures and workshops on bullying and other mental health topics.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Addiction Medicine Clinic Methadone Clinic Opiate Dependency treatment with Methadone and suboxone counselling and case management on site pharmacy with pharmacist dispensing methadone and suboxone

Youth Addictions

Grace Health Centre provides in-person and virtual counselling to individuals, couples, families and groups coping with depression, anxiety, ASD, ADHD, PTSD, mental health, marital and parenting challenges. Our team includes primary care physicians, psychotherapists, social workers and other helping professionals led by Emotionally Focused Therapy International Trainer, Dr. Tat-Ying Wong. We specialize in an attachment focused, systems, experientially and evidence based approach which promotes powerful corrective experiences and transformation in every session by targeting the interactional and emotional processes that create and maintain distress and disconnection, making alien, frightening and unacceptable experiences normal, human, acceptable and manageable, creating powerful corrective emotional experiences, shaping a healthy sense of self and highlighting positive change.