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Huron Perth Public Health works in partnership with the community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy and promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community health services and programs for Huron and Perth Counties.Services include: health promotion and well being pregnancy support sexual health clinics substance use and harm reduction immunization communicable disease investigations and outbreak control food safety inspections rabies investigations safe drinking water measuresCOVID19 Vaccination Clinics - available in several locations in Huron and Perth. Online booking through Provincial Vaccine Booking System for first, second or booster doses HERE or by calling 1-833-943-3900(open 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm). Vaccination information available on HPPH website at www.hpph.ca/getvaccinated.The Province has a Testing and Isolation Information Line that can be used for information regarding testing and access, confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases, self-isolation, or exposure to COVID-19 1-888-777-0730.

Crisis lines

Emergency ShelterWe offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. We are a 24 hour accessible facility with 8 bedrooms available to women and their children. A children"s play room, large kitchen and dining area and a shared living room along with a huge backyard are available for use. All bedding, food and other necessary items are provided. We also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.Emergency TransportationWe can transport individual women or women and their children to the shelter from anywhere in the County, on a 24 hour basis at no cost.Support & Information By PhoneAvailable on a 24 hour basis, toll free and available for those in need of support, have questions or are looking for information.We also provide the following servicesSecond Stage HousingIn Clinton, Goderich and Exeter. with 1 accessible unit in each building - rent geared to income units, see separate entries for details.Children and Youth ProgramA special counselling and support program is available for children and youth who have witnessed violence in their home. Children and youth who have witnessed violence can be seen in their school or home community as well as in the shelter and at any second stage site. Support for parents is also provided.Care Lead ProgramThe Care Lead Program is available to women in Huron County who are experiencing moments of transition in their lives and have experienced violence. From thinking about leaving an abusive relationship through all of the transitions after leaving a relationship, the care lead counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way.Sexual Assault CounsellingSexual assault counselling in available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.Family Court Support ProgramThe Family Court Support Program is available to women in Huron County who have experienced gender based violence and are involved in the family court or will be involved with family court in the future. The program is able to provide information about family court, attend appointments, connect with legal supports, make referrals, and debrief after attending court. The family court support counsellor can support women every step of the way.

Community Mental Health Centers

An accredited community-based children"s mental health centre that provides timely access to assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling; brief intervention; counselling and therapy; targeted prevention; intensive services. Offers parent and caregiver information and support. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse - Renascence.New Horizons Youth Engagement Program for youth mental health advocacy group for 14-24 or parents/caregivers. Call 519-273-3373.Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford - inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.Crisis Response - 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484.

Community Mental Health Centers

An accredited community-based children"s mental health centre that provides timely access to assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling; brief intervention; counselling and therapy; targeted prevention; intensive services. Offers parent and caregiver information and support. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse - Renascence.New Horizons Youth Engagement Program for youth mental health advocacy group for 14-24 or parents/caregivers. Call 519-273-3373.Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford - inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.Crisis Response - 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484.

Community Mental Health Centers

An accredited community-based children"s mental health centre that provides timely access to assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling; brief intervention; counselling and therapy; targeted prevention; intensive services. Offers parent and caregiver information and support. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse - Renascence.New Horizons Youth Engagement Program for youth mental health advocacy group for 14-24 or parents/caregivers. Call 519-273-3373.Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford - inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.Crisis Response - 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484.

Crisis lines

COVID-19 ResponseBeginning July 4, 2022, in-person and virtual/phone counselling will be offered to current clients. Groups and workshops will work within the "hybrid model" and be available in-person and virtually, based on registration. Drop-In groups will be virtual in July and begin in-person in August.Beginning September 6, 2022, 100% of counselling sessions to be actively offered in-person. Virtual/phone appointments still accepted based on client"s needs. Groups and workshops will continue with a hybrid model, based on registration. Drop-In group will continue to be 100% in-person.People visiting the space are currently required to wear a mask, and if not, to maintain social distancing. All staff are required to wear a mask when they are in common areas. All women entering the space will be asked to complete COVID-19 screening questions. Visitors to the space who are displaying two of any of the prominent COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted.Regular ServiceProvides free and confidential services for women 16 years of age and older, throughout Simcoe County, who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. Services include: a 24 hour telephone crisis line individual counselling and support groups court and hospital accompaniment legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals public education to end violence against women in our community Partner Abuse Program Information, support, and individual and group counselling for women who have experienced abuse in a partner relationship program helps women plan for safety, decrease isolation and increase self-confidence and assertiveness program is offered in various locations throughout Simcoe County, call for information Presentations are done in person or virtually on consent, healthy relationships, digital abuse, gender, and self-esteem, and "rape culture".

Helplines & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers a temporary shelter to women who are exiting human trafficking situations; experienced abuse, or are experiencing homelessness, and their children who are in need of a safe place to sleep. This shelter provides counselling; legal advocacy; accompaniment, and assistance with finding and maintaining housing and financial assistance. Length of stay is based on individual needs. This location does not allow pets - may provide assistance with locating pet shelter.

Youth Addictions

Clinical Psychogist providing treatment and assessment services to the Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton communities.

Support Groups

Holistic care, mental wellness and community enrichmentCounselling Programs - visit website for more information about these programs https://ifaradainstitute.org/our-programs/counselling/ Child and Youth Therapy Couples Therapy Family Therapy Individual Therapy Kujenga Co-Parenting Restoration Program Life CoachingGroup Programs - visit website for more information about these programs https://ifaradainstitute.org/our-programs/group-programs/ 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Support Group Adrinkahene for boys Anxiety and Emotional Regulation Group Art Therapy Group Askira Girls Emotional Regulation Group (youth) Fostering Healthy Grief Balancing Joy and Sorrow Grief and Loss Group for Youth Healing Spiritually, Others ways of knowing Group Healing Wings - Sexual Violence Recovery Program Kujenga "Attachment" Art Therapy Group Program Kusoma Reading Circle Let"s Talk: Men"s Support Group Little Kusafiri Nature-Therapy Group Mindfulness Mondays Nia Gwenda Oshun"s Women"s Group Our Story Family Group Queen"s Unite Ujima Group - Striving to achieve balance in career work and home responsibility Yoga Therapy Program Young Queens Empowerment Program

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers virtual mental health services using telecommunications (video conferencing, online chat, or phone calls). Services include mental health assessments and treatment, including counselling services. Funding available for Indigenous people and Refugees.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers virtual mental health services using telecommunications (video conferencing, online chat, or phone calls). Services include mental health assessments and treatment, including counselling services. Funding available for Indigenous people and Refugees.

Youth Addictions

IG Vital Health has been found on the notion of providing access for everyone seeking psychotherapy treatments in the most efficient and effective manner. Our team consists of licensed and experienced medical practitioners, therapists and social workers who prioritize the highest level of professionalism and customer satisfaction. We offer psychotherapy assessment, treatment and interpretation services to individuals, youth and children. All our services are FREE OF CHARGE for refugees and Indigenous individuals. We also produce a detailed, professional assessment reports and discharge reports (post-treatment plan completion) for each client. Those are especially beneficial for refugees actively involved in a refugee claimant court process, as well as those involved in other legal processes related to immigration, employment, personal injury, family and criminal law. We are open 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm, by appointment with very quick turnover time (the same week).

Support Groups

Services include: client navigation services tools for coping and wellness pain resources, physiotherapy resourcesawareness and education including Canadian Medical Education (CME) accredited conferences and colloquiums one-on-one and peer-to-peer support through innovative partnerships * for Halton Peer Support Chapter, email HaltonChapter@theilcfoundation.org or PeerSupport@theilcfoundation.orgvolunteer opportunities availableagency cannot provide medical or pharmaceutical advice and does not endorse any one method of treatment for people suffering from chronic pain

In person crisis services & Support Groups

COVID-19 (26 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, the centre is physically closed and regular programming is on hold until further notice * staff is still available via email and phone to support clients * free online computer classes available for women: permanent residents, convention refugees, caregivers * to register, contact iskrena@immigrantwomenservices.com or call 613-729-3145Crisis Intervention and Counselling Service: crisis intervention short-and long-term counselling information, referral and support services support to victims of war and trauma support and information on various options for pregnant womenOrientation and Adaptation Services: needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care community support through volunteer befriending, conversation circles to practice English or French help with connecting to language classes workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian cultureTranslation and interpretation services: professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services: in person, by phone and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)Supportive counselling: short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challengesCitizenship Preparation: courses, tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test: in class or online.Employment Counselling and Preparation:Job search preparation and training: developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skillsEmployment counselling: resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networksJob search workshop held monthly: free childcare referrals computer trainingSupport services for women who are victims or survivors of violence and/or newcomers and their families:Support Groups: 10-week support group for women survivors of violence transportation child care language interpretationChildren Who Witness Violence Program (in partnership with Family Services à la famille Ottawa) offering: support and information to children who witness violence in the home individual counselling for childre family counselling art club for children and motherTransitional and Housing Support Program for Abused WomenOther Settlement Services:Language Interpreter Training: for culturally diverse women and men who fulfill the requirements for training for more information on this program, call the Language Interpretation service Public educationTraining and Outreach: Information sessions on Ottawa"s diverse communityAnti-oppression training for service providersPublic education sessions on domestic violence for newcomersWorkshops for newcomer immigrant women on parenting in a new culture, legal information, social assistance etc.Works with service providers and community partners to reach isolated newcomer immigrants and refugee women

Support Groups

A men"s support group. Calls will be returned by a volunteer in the area. Provides help, support groups, meetings and referrals for men in a crisis. Helps men with custody, access, alimony, divorce, separation, abuse, false accusations, child support, assault charges sexual assault, and sexual harassment.