National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment

Time-limited psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic treatment interventionsVariety of treatment options, include: structured psychoeducation groups group therapies that draw on evidence-based concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and/or transdiagnostic and skills-based approaches. individual psychotherapy based on clinical needs and recommendationsNew group programs are expected to include psychoeducation for early bipolar disorder stage 1 trauma treatment mindfulness-based self-compassion dialectical behaviour therapy skills

Support Groups

Children"s programming available for all ages Jr High Ministry Sr High Ministry Summer Day Camps in July and August (click here for details)

Support Groups

Programs and ministries include: Small Groups Griefwalk Lakeside Kids Lakeside Youth Family Care Support and Recovery Lakeside Child Care Centre

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Lambton Public Health works with the community to assess, promote and protect health, prevent disease and injury, and advocate for healthy public policy. Programs and services include: Accessibility information News Releases Public Health Advisories Alcohol and Other Drugs Cancer Prevention Child Health Communicable Diseases Dental Health Determinants of Health Emergency Preparedness Environmental Health Air Quality Food Safety Healthy Schools Immunization Infant Health Nutrition and Healthy Eating Pregnancy and Before Prevent Injuries Rabies Control Safe Water Sexual Health Smoking and Tobacco Workplace Wellness Classes & Clinics Resource Materials Newsletter Health Reports Health Links via the website

Crisis lines

COVID-19 - Fitness Classes (soon) and Diners Club (has returned) are returning. Essential services continue with pre-screening protocols for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Personal Support and Crisis Intervention. As COVID-19 municipality stages are implemented, services may change; contact the office directly for latest updates.Case managers assist and support seniors in need to work through crisis situations by offering counselling, intervention and referral information. The focus of the program is on assisting clients in crisis and abuse situations; as well as, on Transitional Care Planning for Long Term Care residents returning to the community.Case Managers are also trained in dealing with clients suffering from abuse.

Support Groups

COVID-19: Office closed to the public. Family support services are currently offered virtually.Monthly family support group provides a space to connect with individuals who also support and care for someone living with mental health challenges.NAMI: Family to Family Education ProgramThe NAMI Family to Family Education program is an 8-week course for family/caregivers (spouses, parents, siblings, children, etc.) of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illness). The program is structured to help family members understand and support their relative while maintaining their own well-being. The curriculum includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Families learn to understand how living with these conditions affects their loved one, as well as learning new skills to cope more effectively.

Support Groups

COVID19 clients must have appointment before entering building until further notice some programs operating at limited capacity or virtually, call for detailsPrimary Health Care care from family physicians and nurse practitioners chiropody (foot clinic) diabetes education dietitian physiotherapyNo Ontario Health Insurance required for general servicesDental Clinic, 905-602-0520 dental care for children and youth covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) and for seniors call for specific program eligibility and application instructionsHealth Promotion community development addressing social determinants of health seniors" wellness programs short-term counselling for Centre"s priority populationsQX and TransActivate -- weekly drop ins for LGBTTIQQ2S+, queer, gender diverse, trans individuals, and one-on-one support, primary care and information and referralCommunity Services client advocacy for accessing government programs, legal and immigration issues, housing, food security commissioner of oaths (call for schedule) information and referral space available for community meetings

Support Groups

COVID19 Temporary closureEtobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad"s group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round

Community Mental Health Centers

Community mental health centre * education workshops promoting mental, physical and social health, healthy lifestyle activities and planning * information and referral * social and recreational activities

Support Groups

Emergency first stage shelter for abused women and children in crisis offers an in-house residential program, a transition program, a children"s program and a crisis lineSecond Stage Housing: for women and children receiving support through the agency can be accessed for up to one yearOutreach programs: community support programs child and youth outreach program sexual assault program volunteer program public education programServices available: legal advocacy support groups information education support and accompanimentFamily Court Support Worker Program: information on the family court process assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) referral to specialized services and supports in the community safety planning court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): All offices are closed until further notice, but the agency continues to offer regular services remotely via telephone and video teleconferencing * services are also expanded to include a Mental Health Pandemic Helpline during the COVID-19 Pandemic * any member of the community who is experiencing difficulties coping with their mental health or is looking for strategies to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic is encouraged to call at 1-833-283-9979 and connect with one of the mental health professionalsNetwork of services for adults and transitional youth with severe and moderate mental health concerns * satellite office in Carleton PlaceAssessment and referral crisis stabilization counselling psychiatric consultation community outreach linkage to hospital resources education and training court diversion and consultation social recreationSpecialized services: sexual assault treatment psychogeriatric outreach family violence counselling on-site at community hospitals mental health nurses and social workers trauma responseGroups: anxiety and depression dialectical behavioural therapy wellness recovery action plan trauma social/recreation

Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): All offices are closed until further notice, but the agency continues to offer regular services remotely via telephone and video teleconferencing * services are also expanded to include a Mental Health Pandemic Helpline during the COVID-19 Pandemic * any member of the community who is experiencing difficulties coping with their mental health or is looking for strategies to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic is encouraged to call at 1-833-283-9979 and connect with one of the mental health professionalsNetwork of services for adults and transitional youth with severe and moderate mental health concerns * satellite office in Carleton PlaceAssessment and referral crisis stabilization counselling psychiatric consultation community outreach linkage to hospital resources education and training court diversion and consultation social recreationSpecialized services: sexual assault treatment psychogeriatric outreach family violence counselling on-site at community hospitals mental health nurses and social workers trauma responseGroups: anxiety and depression dialectical behavioural therapy wellness recovery action plan trauma social/recreation

Youth Addictions

Lanark Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health is a community-based addictions and mental health counselling and case management agency located in southeastern Ontario .We assist persons in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties who may be at risk of developing, or currently experiencing, family and personal difficulties related to alcohol, other drugs, gambling and addiction co-occuring with mental health problems (Concurrent disorders). This agency also offers a variety of mental health supports in the Leeds Grenville area, including psychiatry (physician referral required). Additionally there are two long-term residential addiction treatment programs: Brock Cottage for men and Tennant House for women (assessment and referral from a community addiction agency required for consideration).

Youth Addictions

Provides support including Case Management, Counselling, Vocational Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellness Education, and Housing to those suffering from addictions and mental health issues.

Support Groups

Support project for people living with mental illness offers: outreach and support operates a drop-in centre promotes healthy livingServices include: various support groups, recreational activities and outings, workshops geared to addressing the determinants of health, other self-help support