National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Team of mental health professionals who provide specialized services to persons with severe and persistent mental disorders accompanying services as well as support during the person"s daily lifeServices: symptom evaluation and control pharmacotherapy individual therapy integrated mental health and drug abuse treatment home support assistance in organizing daily life educational support employment support socialization and leisure activities ability development crisis intervention

Support Groups

Bilingual mental health services to adults services are offered by licensed mental health professionals consultation education evaluation psychotherapy counselling psycho-educational groups referral servicesSatellite office in Casselman

Crisis lines

Provides a 24-hour crisis response telephone service Provides immediate crisis assessment and intervention, referrals and follow-up Provides pre-crisis support and wellness planning Offers a listening ear to individuals in need of support

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Treats patients who have become addicted to opiate based drugs such as codeine, morphine, heroin, OxyContin or Percocet, as well as others

Addiction Treatment

Helps and treats individuals that are dependent on narcotics using either Suboxone or Methadone therapy for opioid dependence.

Support Groups

COVID-19: Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in home support and bereavement programs are cancelled. Coordinators will continue to check in with clients by phone and email and provide support virtually.Companionship, respite care, and emotional supportHome Support Program initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support respite for families up to four hours per week telephone support caregiver supportDay Hospice Program weekly social interaction with peers variety of activities including art, cards, board games, music emotional support respite for caregivers weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as neededBereavement Support support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Support Groups

COVID-19 (26 Apr 2021): Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Hospice residence remains open with safety precautions, continuing to admit screened patients at low risk of COVID19. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in-home support and bereavement programs are cancelled for the time being.Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illnessHome Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteersBenefits include: Initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral Volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support Respite for families up to 4 hours/week Telephone support Caregiver supportDay Hospice Program: If an individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for him/her and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue, Wed or Thu 10 am-2pmBenefits include: Weekly social interaction with peers Variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki and/or massage Emotional support Respite for caregivers Weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as neededHospice Residential Care Program: when being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful settingFamily Support Program: helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and childrenBereavement Support: support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteersPrograms include: Drop-In Groups Partner/Spousal Support Groups Retreats Group Walks Counselling Information and Referral

Support Groups

COVID-19 (19 October 2021): Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Hospice residence remains open with safety precautions, continuing to admit screened patients at low risk of COVID19. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in-home support and bereavement programs are cancelled. Coordinators will continue to check in with clients by phone and email and provide support virtually.Companionship, respite care, and emotional supportHome Support Program: initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support respite for families up to four hours per week telephone support caregiver supportDay Hospice Program: weekly social interaction with peers variety of activities including art, cads, board games, music emotional support respite for caregivers weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as neededHospice Residential Care Program: 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful setting when being at home is no longer possibleFamily Support Program: helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness bereavement follow-up available individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and childrenBereavement Support: support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers drop-in groups partner/spousal support groups retreats group walks counselling information and referral

Support Groups

Provides comfort and support to clients and their families who face a life-threatening illness or bereavement.Services include: one-on-one volunteer support social programs caregiver support bereavement support training and education library legacy writing breast cancer mentorship program - survivor meets with someone recently diagnosed art therapy therapeutic yogaServices are available throughout Dufferin County in the home, hospital or in our facility. Hospice Dufferin services are provided by trained volunteers and supported by staff.

Support Groups

COVID-19 ResponseDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic, phone and virtual support is offered for visiting and individual and group bereavementRegular ServiceHospice Georgian Triangle services include: Campbell House: 10 bed palliative care residence with beds allocated to end of life support as well as short stay, supportive palliative respite and pain and symptom management In-home visiting volunteer support: Offers trained volunteer and professional care and support to individuals living with life-threatening illness to their caregiver(s) and to the bereaved (phone and virtual support offered during COVID-19) Individual and group bereavement support (phone and virtual support offered during COVID-19) Variety of programs to support wellness and psycho-social needs of clients (phone and virtual support offered during COVID-19)The Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation (registered charity #83108 5089 RR0001) accepts donations to fund the operations and services provided by Hospice Georgian Triangle.

Support Groups

Community-based group of trained volunteers dedicated to caring for the terminally-ill and those with life threatening illnesses through support services: palliative care services one-on-one bereavement support and support groups for those who have lost a loved one bereavement support groups for children and youth non-denominational caregiver support lending library equipment loan Douglas Thompson Children"s Wish Fund: grants small scale, life enhancing wishes to children living with a life threatening illnessWishes include: technology to help keep families connected during treatment gaming equipment or games excursions room enhancements that meet the physical and emotional needs of the child

Support Groups

Provides palliative and end-of-life care through both Community Hospice and Andy"s House. Community Hospice is volunteer driven providing a variety of palliative care and bereavement supports in the community Andy"s House is a 24/7 hospice where staff provide end-of-life care to residents Andy"s House currently has 8 active bedsServices Include: respite care palliative and end-of-life care social worker spiritual care advanced care planning bereavement support pediatric grief and loss friendly visits

Support Groups

COVID-19: Hospice, programs and services continue to be offered. In-person programs are being offered virtually and there are safety protocols for the hospice residence. The administrative office is open weekdays from 10 am-4:30 pm with limited onsite staff. Visit website for details. Assists people and families from the time of diagnosis with a terminal illness, through to end-of-life care and bereavement. Programs and services are free of cost and support people in their homes, in the community and in the hospice residence. Care at Home: Working with primary care providers as one team, medical, emotional and social supports help people live well, for as long as possible in their own home, while supporting caregivers. Care at Hospice: A 10-bedroom home, providing care, compassion and dignity for people at end of life and their families. Care in the Community: Wellness Programs: Programs such as Day Hospice focus on helping people and caregivers live well. Bereavement Support: Children, teenagers and adults explore their feelings of grief and loss in a safe and supportive space. Participation is not dependent on their loved one having been a Hospice Niagara client. Education and Consultation: In partnership with the Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultation Program, professional palliative care education and consultation is delivered to service providers across Niagara.

Mental Health Counselling

Mental Health Counselling

Offers individual, one-to-one grief support to persons who have been bereaved through death, regardless of how or when the death occurred. Visits take place in the client"s home, unless otherwise arranged.