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Support Groups

Community-based, non-charitable organization that provides information and support to myeloma patients, family and caregivers in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton region * myeloma is a rare cancer of the bone marrow affecting the production of red cells, white cells and platelets, and can lead to anemia, infections, renal failure, bone damage and painServices include:Support: nine scheduled meetings that provide opportunity for sharing experience and the time to socialize, peer to peer supportEducation: guest presenters who are myeloma and healthcare specialistsAdvocacy: bring awareness to myeloma, and to inform the local community of patient treatment challenges

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

At the Stop Smoking Clinic, you will receive free, personalized support to help you quit A health care professional will help you: * assess your lifestyle * understand why you smoke * set a quit date * choose the right method of quitting for you One or more of several methods may be considered: * nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenges) * counselling support while on prescription medication, such as Zyban® or Champix® * behaviour modification The Stop Smoking Clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy for eligible tobacco users Clinic Locations: * Burlington - Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street * Oakville - Health@232, 232 South Service Road East, Unit B Locations temporarily closed, phone appointments available * Acton - Health@372, 372 Queen Street (Sobey"s Plaza) * Milton - Health@217, Towne Square, 217 Main Street East Support is also available through Health Connect Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or www.stoponthenet.ca

Support Groups

Public Health Nurses provides counselling and resources for people before and during pregnancy, and after the birth of their baby up to age six. Pregnancy and Prenatal Health How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy Health Before Pregnancy Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program Planning Your Baby"s Birth Prenatal Classes and Supports Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby Preterm Labour Skin-to-Skin Halton Breastfeeding Connection a volunteer program that provides free mother to-mother telephone support for breastfeeding mothers mothers are linked to other mothers who provide support and encouragement during their breastfeeding experience for more information and to sign up, visit website Babies/Toddlers/Preschoolers Car Seat Safety Play, Growth and Development Baby Sleep Breastfeeding Feeding Your Baby In the First Year Formula - Safe Preparation and Feeding Keeping Your Child Safe 18-Month Well-Baby Visit Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) program Parenting in the Early Years Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers HaltonParents/Family Health Information Line

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

At the Stop Smoking Clinic, you will receive free, personalized support to help you quit A health care professional will help you: * assess your lifestyle * understand why you smoke * set a quit date * choose the right method of quitting for you One or more of several methods may be considered: * nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenges) * counselling support while on prescription medication, such as Zyban® or Champix® * behaviour modification The Stop Smoking Clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy for eligible tobacco users Clinic Locations: * Burlington - Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street * Oakville - Health@232, 232 South Service Road East, Unit B Locations temporarily closed, phone appointments available * Acton - Health@372, 372 Queen Street (Sobey"s Plaza) * Milton - Health@217, Towne Square, 217 Main Street East Support is also available through Health Connect Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or www.stoponthenet.ca

Support Groups

Offers brain injury survivors and their families access to support services that will maximize their quality of life, in the form of weekly and monthly support groups. Creates opportunities to increase public awareness.

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides a central referral point to all programs, clinics, and services offered by the Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program. The community may call to inquire about programs and services. The program provides a variety of clinics and services for children and youth with developmental, emotional/behavioural, communication, and/or physical disabilities requiring specialized services. Also provides services for adults with augmentative communication needs through our Technology Access Clinic. Part of the Hamilton Health Sciences Network.

Support Groups

A free six-week workshop that assists participants in living with on-going health conditions. Areas of focus include stress management, making healthier choices, meeting other people living with similar challenges, and building success with manageable goals. A textbook is provided.Administered by Hamilton Health Sciences in collaboration with other area health care organizations. Workshops are delivered in community spaces throughout Local Health Integration Network (Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant). Each 2.5 hours session in the six-week series is led by two trained presenters.

Support Groups

Offers a variety of services meant to support anyone navigating challenging life situations or circumstances.Services include: Career counselling: Access help with resumes, networking, career change, and more. Assistance accessing community services: Includes accessing benefits, filling out forms, and more. Caregiver support group: Offers support for caregivers to help reduce feelings of isolation. Monthly educational workshops: Hamilton Jewish Family Services hosts workshops and guest speakers on a variety of topics.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Brings breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening programs to residents who are under or never screened. The coach bus features a digital mammography suite, private exam room, and sitting area.This program also offers smoking cessation support.

Community Mental Health Centers

A comprehensive community-based treatment and psycho-social rehabilitation program dedicated to helping people with schizophrenia, through intensive case management services, social recreation, rehabilitation programs, and psychiatric services.

Support Groups

Anger Management for Men Program: Provides information and strategies that help participants manage their anger, improve their overall health, and contribute positively to the health and well-beings of their families and the community. Weekly two-hour interactive workshops over a 10-week period.Women"s Approach to Anger Management: women learn to recognize and implement appropriate decision making, use short-term coping strategies, and develop long-term plans for managing anger. Group setting, eight weekly two-hour sessions, offered four times a year. Registration is required.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers mental health counselling and support over the telephone for individuals in mental distress.

Support Groups

COVID-19 ResponseDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Great Beginnings program continues to operate through closed Facebook groups, video conference drop-in sessions, individual telephone consultations. They continue to provide healthy groceries to pregnant women to support prenatal health. Connect with local coordinators through the Great Beginnings Facebook page or contact the manager, Joshua Boutotte directly at 705-645-3155 ext. 3219 or jboutotte@handstfhn.ca to be linked to the local programs.Regular ServiceDevelopmental Services for Children including: Great Beginnings Infant and Child Development Developmental Support Services for Children

Crisis lines

A 24/7 mental health crisis line for youth that connects anyone under 18 years of age, or their parents with a trained mental health clinician / therapist who works with Family Connexions, Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca or Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing.Local crisis clinicians are available to provide support by phone or in-person, depending on the location and time of the call.Can connect individual to a clinician / therapist within an hour.

Support Groups

COVID-19 ResponseDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Great Beginnings program continues to operate through closed Facebook groups, video conference drop-in sessions, individual telephone consultations. They continue to provide healthy groceries to pregnant women to support prenatal health. Connect with local coordinators through the Great Beginnings Facebook page or contact the manager, Joshua Boutotte directly at 705-645-3155 ext. 3219 or jboutotte@handstfhn.ca to be linked to the local programsRegular ServiceA specialized behavior service for children and youth with a development disability.Programs Include: Developmental Support Services for Children Great Beginnings Prenatal Nutrition Great Beginnings Growing Up Infant and Child Development