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Community Mental Health Centers

Provides comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation/treatment and supportive counselling to clients with complex and/or serious and persistent mental health disorders, living in North Halton * staff include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, community support workers, family specialists, occupational therapists, peer support * referral are made by doctors through One-Link * services are also offered to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases Services provided include:community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and case management for clients and their family membershelp with understanding and managing medicationconcurrent disorder treatment/groups (Health and Hope partner)linkages to other health services and community supports

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation/treatment and supportive counselling to clients with complex and/or serious and persistent mental health disorders, living in North Halton * staff include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, community support workers, family specialists, occupational therapists, peer support * referrals are made by doctors through One-Link * services are also offered to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseasesServices provided include:community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and case management for clients and their family membershelp with understanding and managing medicationconcurrent disorder treatment/groups (Health and Hope partner)linkages to other health services and community supports

Youth Addictions

Inpatient, outpatient and emergency mental health services for children, youth, adults and seniors. Provided through Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Georgetown Hospital.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, consulting psychiatrist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, registered dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist, pharmacists, and a chiropodist (foot care specialist) mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs - Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs - Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs - Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs - Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Medical care team focused on family and community health * coordinates patient care in order to assess and treat injuries or illness * team includes family doctors, psychologist, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, health educator, speech language pathologist and pharmacists mental health services lifestyle and wellness smoking cessation speech and language services nutrition education and counselling * individual or in groups cognitive assessment program Chronic Disease Management Programs - Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart function program - sessions to learn ongoing self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines, medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed treatment decisionsWellness Seminars - Drop-in sessions on healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and wellness for older adults * free weight and blood pressure monitoring on a monthly basis

In person crisis services

Specially trained staff and volunteer crisis responders, who work with HRPS offering crisis intervention, emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals to victims of crime and tragedy throughout Halton Region Crisis Intervention Unit is equipped to respond to crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when requested by a police officer when called upon, volunteers respond where required and provide immediate assistance to serious incidents involving a broad spectrum of physical/psychological trauma, including: sudden death homicide and suicide assault, including sexual assault domestic violence elder abuse robberies motor vehicle collisions Victim Quick Response Program provides quick limited financial assistance to victims of homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, criminal harassment, child abuse and hate crime for more information, visit OAK0194 Mobile Tracking System a GPS tracking device that acts as a personal alarm for individuals identified as "at risk" of further violence places a priority on victims safety and promotes an improved response to victims Project Lifesaver a program that combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals for more information, visit OAK9152 Vulnerable Person Registry this service allows a family member and/or caregivers of vulnerable persons to submit critical information to Halton Regional Police Service that may be used during an emergency situation for more information, visit OAK0076 A Victim Services Unit office is located in each of the Service"s four divisions: Halton Hills 10 and 11 Divisions Burlington 30 Division Milton 12 Division Oakville 20 Division

Crisis lines

A regional enforcement unit, supervised by a Detective Sergeant, divided into three teams of specially trained investigators, two drug teams and one human trafficking team, who investigate all major drug and Human Trafficking matters in the Region of Halton teams work in conjunction with all three districts in the Halton Region The unit is responsible for: human trafficking investigations (both domestic and international - including but not limited to the sex trade, forced labour or domestic servitude) prostitution investigation (including street prostitution, escort services and disorderly houses - common bawdy houses) adult entertainment premises investigations (including commercial massage parlours) gaming-related investigations liquor licence premises investigations Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence, or threats of violence, to provide a sexual service or forced labour. To provide confidential information or tips related to human trafficking contact: HRPS Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, 905-825-4747 ext 5331 or email HTVICE@haltonpolice.ca For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact: 905-825-4747 ext. 5331, or email Drugs@haltonpolice.ca

In person crisis services

A program that adds a layer of additional police response to mental health calls and intervention Two teams join the rotating platoon shifts each day and are specifically available to respond to calls involving people in crisis: response teams consist of a registered healthcare professional (registered nurse or social worker) coupled with a specially trained uniformed police officer advocate for the person and families in crisis ensure mental health assessments are completed better equipped to provide resources, help and support for everyone involved

Crisis lines

Major Services: 24 hour crisis lines for abused women HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter community agency information and referral when necessary court support for interim custody and restraining orders children"s services emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary depart planning SafePet Program advocacy and public education around ending violence against women transitional support program accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here) Family Court Support Worker Program information on the family court process assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) referral to specialized services and supports in the community safety planning court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate Schools programs EngageMENt "male ally" program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what "healthy masculinity" means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

Support Groups

COVID19 -- aphasia conversation and support groups being held through Zoom video conferencing; also providing support by phone and sending resources by email, visit www.h-pcap.com for information----------------------------Conversation and social recreation program enhancing life participation of those living with aphasia improving communication skills access to information in aphasia-friendly formats caregiver support community education