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Support Groups

Visiting hospice volunteers provide companionship, respite care and emotional support, in-home and virtually to people living with a life-limiting illness, their families, loved ones, following interview with Coordinator of Volunteer Services * bereavement support is available on an individual basis or in a group setting for anyone who is experiencing anticipatory grief or has experienced the death of a loved one, facilitated by case manager * massage therapy sessions are offered to affected persons and their caregivers following assessment by case manager

Support Groups

Raises awareness of Barnardo orphans and wards. Provides information and helps find ancestors who were Home Children. Tours of points of interest connected with Children of Barnardo are available, along with a lending library of Barnardo reading material. The organization helps any Home Child from any group find their family history. Responsible for new monument dedicated (September 2011) to all children who passed through the Hazelbrae Home. Monument is located at the former Queen Alexandra School, 180 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough.

In person crisis services

The Sunrise Centre at Headwaters Healthcare Centre is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. This centre provides resources, support and treatment for all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering: assessment and treatment for injury, pregnancy, and sexual transmitted infections private interview room for individuals who choose to meet with police or provide a video statement to police Follow-up visits both virtually and in-person. referrals to community partners for counselling and other supports collection of physical evidence that can be used at a later date if the individual chooses to pursue legal action.The centre includes an area for children and volunteers to sit with children while their parent/caregiver is receiving treatment

Youth Mental Health

Health Links is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Offers individual and group counselling as well as outpatient treatment services for youth, adults, and family members with drug, alcohol, and/or gambling problems

Support Groups & In person crisis services

Operates the comprehensive cancer program for Northeastern OntarioProvides the following programs and services to patients: Ontario Breast Screening Program Community Oncology Clinic Network (COCN) Daffodil Terrace Lodge Dental Oncology Genetic Counselling Services Paediatric Oncology and Interlink Palliative Care Preventative Oncology & Integrated Cancer Screening Radiation Treatment Supportive Care Services Surgical Oncology Systemic (Chemo) Therapy

Addiction Treatment

Offers a co-ed, short stay withdrawal management program for individuals who are either under the influence of, or in withdrawal from alcohol or drugs Provides a safe and supportive environment for detoxification from the effects of alcohol or drugs

Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up Works in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Child and Family Centre, and the Greater Sudbury Police Service Operates Manitoulin Crisis Response ServicesMobile Crisis Team Visits with individuals in the community who are experiencing acute distress or a situational crisis Arrangements for visits can be made

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Offers individual and group counselling as well as outpatient treatment services for youth, adults, and family members with drug, alcohol, and/or gambling problems

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Helplines & Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers brief telephone crisis counselling and referrals to other programs.

Youth Addictions

Main hospital serving Sudbury, which also has Mental Health and Addictions Program which delivers a comprehensive range of community and hospital-based services. Services are delivered over 3 sites.

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Peer-based support for new and expecting parents, and parents of children up 6 years information seminars open forums on parenting issues toy exchange and barter program weekly walk groups for parents and babies fitness, recreation and social events

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: In-person meetings are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. Email for status updates. Supplements services of agencies that assist people who are hearing impaired. Disseminates information. Promotes hearing help courses and hearing accessibility in public places.

In person crisis services

Provides assessment and intervention to help with an individual"s immediate situation Provides emotional support and coping strategies Coordinates appropriate services Offers follow-up Services are accessed in person at the office or through a local emergency room

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides a number of programs to the community:CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR), AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Contracts to provide CPR and First Aid Training services to organizations. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.HEALTHY HEART SCHOOLS" PROGRAM: Primary prevention program provides grade nine students with information about their individual heart health profiles to guide them toward making responsible decisions (in partnership with Niagara Region Public Health, the various local school boards, Brock University, and Sick Kids History Childhood Obesity Research Team). Within a five day teaching block, the program provides measurements of fitness, height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol and CPR training. Provides the opportunity to present information on reducing the risk factors of heart disease to every person in the Niagara Region at least once in their lives. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 111.CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Corporate health services provide employers with the education and tools to create a healthy and energetic work culture.PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM: A team with background in pre-hospital care provides quality assurance in maintaining PAD programs. Provides defibrillation training and advocates for timely access to defibrillation throughout Niagara. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.HEALTHY DAILY LIVING PROGRAM (HDL): Prevent and reduce future risk of heart disease Manage diabetes better Reduce risk of more heart problems for people who have had angina, a heart attack, by-pass surgery, heart failure or a history of heart disease Improve good cholesterol Change lifestyle choices Offers a variety of workshops as well as risk reduction services such as: clinical assessment for risk of heart disease, intervention to help quit smoking, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and blood sugars Fitness: reviewing personal risk score and fitness to choose an activity plan based on one"s cardiovascular risk level (fee charged)DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM: Provides stress and echos, holter monitoring, loops and blood pressure monitors by physician referral only. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 104.SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: Offers an on-site smoking cessation program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU: Provides cooking classes at a location determined by the group/organization/corporation. The cost will cover tastings of food prepared and hand outs. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 118.HeartCORE: Furnished with MedX circuit training equipment. Weekly circuit style workouts are completed in less than 15 minutes and are performed with slow, controlled movements. An energy coach provides one-on-one attention, ensuring proper technique and safe, effective progression of the exercises.The program is suitable for most people as it offers individualized instruction, resistance loads that are geared toward age and initial fitness level, plus the weekly sessions encourage adequate recovery time. Weekly exercise sessions will increase muscle strength, flexibility, bone health and much more. Additional health benefits include better insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 109.CYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION: School Bike Rodeos, Bike Safety Instructors, new to you bike program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 108.Partnerships within the Heart Niagara office inclide: Epilepsy Niagara, Family Counselling Centre (Tue) and Community Tax Clinics.