National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Meeting space for rent to charities and non-profits, community kitchenPrograms are offered by many agencies such as these (some will have separate listings with more information):Regeneration Outreach serving meals seven days a weekVita Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Youth -- providing community support to pregnant and parenting womenGrace Noon AA Meetings, AA Brampton United Group, Living In Recovery (Narcotics Anonymous), Steps To Grace (Cocaine Anonymous), Alanon Group

In person crisis services

Offers counselling, mediation and assessment services. Services are client focused and follow a psycho-social holistic model with a structural perspective.Counselling services: Crisis counselling individual and couple counselling family therapy child and youth counselling substance abuse assessment and counselling counselling for victims/survivors of emotional, physical and sexual violence children who witness violence children of parents who are separating/divorcing.Mediation services: A way of resolving disputes in a private confidential non-adversarial process with a professional and neutral third party. aims to look at the needs and interests of all parties involved in a dispute rather than focusing only on rights. allows parties to maintain control of the process which is quicker and usually less expensive than litigationFamily mediation: Parenting agreements, custody, access, support and property division, family disputes, prenuptial agreements, parent-child, elder-care, etc.Civil and work related mediation: Voluntary process where the parties involved in a matter currently before the courts agree to meet together with a mediator to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution to their dispute. Civil court disputes, corporate, landlord/tenant, small claims, harassment.Family and parenting assessments: Process for separated couples unable to agree on custody and access for their children to have a neutral professional specializing in the welfare of children, assess and make recommendations to help resolve the issues.

Support Groups

Support group for grandparents and extended family raising grandchildren and related children

Addiction Treatment

Opiate Addiction Treatment - Methadone and Suboxone

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers

A community-based program for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including those recently hospitalized due to COPDProgram offers: group and individual COPD education peer support educational sessions for family and caregiver personalized exercise programs supervised by health care professionals and group exercises smoking cessation counselling and support caregiver support review and assessment of COPD action plan personal counsellingThe program is also offered at satellite locations at Norfolk General Hospital and in Delhi

Youth Addictions

Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families of Ottawa, Ontario and area. C&C Counselling is a member in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario, and a recognized member of Theravive, a network of licensed professional counsellors, therapists and psychologists. Our professional staff is academically trained, backed by accreditation in Registered Clinical Social Work, Eye Movement Integration, and Play Therapy.

Youth Addictions

C&C Counselling Services offers individual counselling for adults and children, as well as couples/marriage counselling, and counselling for families. During the process of counselling therapy, the goal is to rediscover strengths and build resiliency in order to maximize one"s ability to face and overcome personal, professional, and academic challenges more naturally and effectively.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use, and gambling issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and substance use and gambling issues Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Crisis lines

Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Support Groups

Peer counselling assistance with claims and applications -- Canada Pension Plan, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), social services, social assistance referrals to mental health professionals and other agencies community information seminars support groups advocacy and lobbying

In person crisis services

Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacyViolence Against Women (VAW) Program counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence safety planning for protection while in transition crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal referrals interpretation, information and referral assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education referral to counselling groups for abusive men preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violenceCounselling -- to improve family relationships, parenting or children"s education; referrals to anger managementNewcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlementDivision of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada

In person crisis services

Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacyViolence Against Women (VAW) Program counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence safety planning for protection while in transition crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal referrals interpretation, information and referral assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education referral to counselling groups for abusive men preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violence Counselling -- to improve family relationships, parenting or children"s education; referrals for anger managementNewcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlementDivision of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada

Crisis lines

Green Haven Shelter is a safe alternative to an abusive home.Trained staff are available 24/7. Safety and confidentiality are key priorities. Information on options, rights, resources, and referrals to services that best meet clients needs will be provided. These could include legal, financial, housing and employment issues. Concerns about the impact of exposure to violence and the effect of trauma on both children and women can be explored.Programs available include:24 Hour Crisis Line Immediate telephone support Crisis intervention Toll-Free: 1-888-285-6958 Local: 705-327-7319 Text: 705-345-1302 Email: crisis@ghws.ca The Residential Shelter Program Safe, secure refuge 24 hour / 7 days a week Informal, confidential support and crisis counselling Financial, legal and housing information and referrals Information on community resources and referrals Emergency transportation Safety planningTransitional Housing Support Services Housing alternatives for women in residence or from the community Employment and education opportunities Applications to subsidized housing programs Income support and budgeting, financial resources and options Information and support regarding legal aid Parenting support resources Local: 705-327-7383 ext 222 Email: transition@ghws.caThe Community Outreach Program An alternative to the Residential Shelter Program Court/legal support Confidential individual and/or group counselling by appointment Local: 705-329-2806 Email: outreach@ghws.caChild and Youth Services Individual and group counselling Recreational and play activities, including arts and crafts School support while residing at the shelter Parenting support for mothers

Youth Addictions

I provide counselling and therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults as well as provide parental coaching. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies I offer both in person and online therapy services, and follow all York Region Public Health guidelines to keep my office safe curing COVID-19.

Addiction Treatment

An inpatient residential addictions facility. Utilizes a wide variety of programs, techniques and treatment approaches. Medication assistance. Individual, family and couples education and support.