National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups

Child, Youth and Parenting supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended familiesCommunity Mental Health Support Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stabilityFamily Court Support Services support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments assistance documenting the history of abuse court accompaniment where appropriateACES Program for Women (Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment & Safety) culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources women"s groups to support health and wellness support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d"Hébergement (see separate listing)Intersections: Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support peer mentoring referral to other services workshops and information sessions resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions

Support Groups

Service and support for seniors and caregiversAdult Day Program for seniors with high care needs, those who exhibit challenging behaviors, also specialized care for clients with dementia related illnesses stimulating physical, mental, social and recreational activities in a group setting, combined with one-on-one sessions nutritious, vegetarian meals offered daily; special dietary needs can be accomodated foot care (fee)Senior Wellness Program -- structured program for healthy seniors involving physical and mental activities, educational presentationsFriendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance Program for socially isolated and cognitively impaired seniors in their home, hospital, or in a long-term care setting volunteers engage clients in meaningful activities, respite and support to caregivers security reassurance checks by telephoneCaregiver Support Group -- caregiver and volunteer monthly group sessions for education and supportAssisted Bathing Program for adult day program participants or at-risk people who are not registered with the agency personal support workers help clients shower (fee)

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups

Child, Youth and Parenting supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended familiesCommunity Mental Health Support Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stabilityFamily Court Support Services support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments assistance documenting the history of abuse court accompaniment where appropriateACES Program for Women (Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment & Safety) culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources women"s groups to support health and wellness support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d"Hébergement (see separate listing)Intersections: Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support peer mentoring referral to other services workshops and information sessions resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessionsServices also offered at Safe Centre of Peel, 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton

Community Mental Health Centers

Blossom Park Townhomes consist of 27 one-bedroom townhouse-style apartments and tenants have access to housing support staff daily.Blossom Park Apartments have 34 fully furnished one-bedroom apartments and tenants receive medication support, a daily hot meal, and additional supports from an interdisciplinary team made up of nurses, psychosocial, addiction, and housing support workers, and food security staff.

Community Mental Health Centers

Harvey Woods Lofts includes 80 independent apartments with staff support.

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Helplines

Offers telephone support and, information and referral.

counselling & information-lines

Provides free and confidential information and referral services. Connects people living with Parkinson"s, their care partners, and health care professionals with resources and community programs and services.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Promotes healthy lifestyle behaviours Addresses health issues such as diabetes, obesity and smoking Encourages healthy eating habits and traditional diets and activities Provides physical activity such as organized sports, physical fitness and physical recreation Promotes smoking cessation Provides youth leadership opportunities Posts events and youth activities on Facebook page for community youthHealthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Program Offers a 12 week weight management program Teaches healthy eating practices Supports physical activity goals

Mental Health Counselling

Mental Health Counselling

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Counselling

Offers activities designed to increase participation of urban Aboriginal people in sport, physical fitness, physical recreation and other health promotion programs that promote healthy lifestyle behaviours, including smoking cessation.

Support Groups

Community legal clinic assistance and representation in all matters under jurisdiction of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board support groups workshops and seminars funded by Legal Aid Ontario

Youth Addictions

A mental health counselling and psychotherapy clinic for children, youth 6 to 18 and adults 18+. Our clinicians are trained in and utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness in their practice with our clients. Offering virtual and in person.

Community Mental Health Centers

Supports to adults living with disabilities and dual diagnosesPrograms include: community outreach supported independent living residential support day program/community participation employment supports

Support Groups

Branch office of a community counselling agency counselling services customized workshops community integration services advocacy for adults with a developmental disability group therapy for male survivors of sexual abuseSee separate listings for additional programs