National Directory for Canadian Families

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers individual, family, and couples general counselling. Provides virtual single-session support that lasts between 60-90 minutes.

Youth Addictions

Algoma Family Services is a provider of specialized services for children, youth, adults and families in the Algoma District. Our services are evidence-based, client-centered, family-focused and delivered by a team of skilled professionals. Our work is focused in child and youth mental health services as well as specialized programs for youth substance abuse, young offenders and family violence.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides early identification of clients who may have or are developing alcohol and or other drug related problems Provides comprehensive substance abuse assessments Offers referral services for further assistance Offers treatment planning Provides counselling and case management Offers a needle exchange and harm reduction servicesPrograms offered include: Methadone maintenance treatment Back on Track (Ontario"s Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers) Ontario Works Addiction Services Initiative Addiction Supportive Housing Program (ASH)

Community Mental Health Centers

Assists individuals with a primary diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness to live independently in the communityCase Management Works with individuals to improve their quality of life and level of wellness Provides services in a place of individual"s choice, mainly in the community Focuses on individuals with mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homelessProvides assistance in the following areas: Assistance with securing affordable housing Consultation and assessment Coordination and advocacy with other supports and services Crisis support Financial assistance and budgeting Family support Interpersonal support Improving living skills Medication monitoring Supportive counsellingCommunity Treatment Orders (CTO) Provides a treatment and service plan issued by a physician in consultation and coordination with the individual and service providers Provides case management services and supportSupportive Housing Assists individuals in acquiring and maintaining housing Offers flexible and individualized supports that vary in intensity Collaborates with other service providers to ensure individuals have access to safe affordable housingPeer Support Coordinates group sessions for individuals with mental illness and/or addictions issues to share experiences Offers meetings with the peer support worker in an individual or group setting

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Promotes healthy lifestyle choices to help reduce the incidence of chronic diseases Collaborates with community nursing teams, external coalitions and agencies to implement the programsProvides education and resources on the following areas in an effort to reduce premature death and disability from chronic disease: Cancer prevention and screening including sun safety Cannabis Diabetes prevention Injury prevention Nutrition and food access Oral health Physical activity Substance use and harm reduction Tobacco free living

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides early identification of clients who may have or are developing alcohol and or other drug related problems Provides comprehensive substance abuse assessments Offers referral services for further assistance Offers treatment planning Provides counselling and case management Offers a needle exchange and harm reduction servicesPrograms offered include: Methadone maintenance treatment Back on Track (Ontario"s Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers) Ontario Works Addiction Services Initiative Addiction Supportive Housing Program (ASH)

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling

Program offers support and education to people who want to reduce their tobacco use.

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling

Program offers support and education to people who want to reduce their tobacco use.

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling

Program offers support and education to people who want to reduce their tobacco use.

Support Groups

Operates a 10-bed home-like facility, providing compassionate and holistic end of life care for individuals living with a terminal illness and support to their families Offers grief and bereavement support to families and loved onesServices include: Comprehensive pain and symptom management Emotional, spiritual and social care Grief and bereavement support Professional palliative care nursing Wish fulfillment such as residents" favourite meals and creating special moments

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Offers education, counselling and support services for pregnant and parenting women with substance abuse issues and the effects on the family, pregnancy and babyServices include: Alcohol and drug assessments Community kitchen (in partnership with the Red Cross) Education on substance use and the effects on family Educational groups Individual counselling Referrals to appropriate services Support groups for moms (childcare and transportation may be provided)

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Operates a long-term residential facility for women who want to overcome substance abuse issues Offers both pre and post treatment servicesPrograms for residents can include: 12 step meetings Anger management Art therapy Grief group Group and individual counselling Health education House meetings Leisure skills Life skills Meditation Recreation Women"s issues groupsCommunity programs include: (for local women only) Assessments Out-patient counselling and special group sessions A New Link

Support Groups

Support program for children grieving a loss through separation, divorce, death or another life-altering crisis such as incarceration, foster care or deployment of a military family member National organization with over 25 years of experience volunteer driven endorsed by clinicians, courts, educational institutions and more

Youth Addictions

Counselling Services provides caring, confidential, professional counselling for Algonquin students* at no cost. To book an appointment, visit or call the Welcome Centre (3rd floor, Student Commons), 613-727-4723 ext.7200. Our team of helpful professionals is available to provide you with expert support for issues commonly experienced by college students, such as: ■Academic planning ■Study skills and time management ■Career development and program choice ■Overwhelming stress ■Troubling relationships ■Symptoms of depression or anxiety ■Trauma or grief ■Thoughts of suicide ■Self-esteem and assertiveness ■Addictive behaviours ■Transition and change (homesickness, loneliness, etc.) ■Sexuality and gender ■Cultural transition or adjustment ■Settlement counselling for new Canadians Students must be enrolled at Algonquin College in a minimum of a single course consisting of at least 24 hours of instruction hours to be eligible to utilize Counselling Services. Individuals not enrolled as a student can make an appointment to speak to a Career Advisor to discuss their academic options at Algonquin College.

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Culturally appropriate mental health and addictions services for aboriginal children and youth provided by a Family & Child Therapist, Child and Youth Counsellor and an Elder. Direct client services include: prevention education intake and assessment early intervention case management therapeutic counselling peer mentoring school support parenting support in-home services individual therapy advocacy crisis intervention referrals workshops and group forums healing circles