National Directory for Canadian Families

Crisis lines

COVID19 Peer support by chat and text Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST, visit YouthLine website for details; not a crisis serviceAnonymous, confidential peer support by email, text and chat, on issues of concern to 2SLGBTQ+ youth such as anti-oppression, anti-racism, sex and consent, STIs, HIV, self-care, mental health information and referral referral database of 2SLGBTQ+ youth services

Youth Addictions

Counselling and psychotherapy provided by Psychologial Associate. Presenting problems: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, workplace issues, stress management, anger management, addiction, and personal growth. Modalities: CBT, DBT, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Schema Therapy, psychodynamic, Attachment based and mindfulness and self compassion. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies During this time services are provided virtually through secure video or phone.

Adult Addictions

Psychotherapy and Counseling for individuals and couples

Adult Addictions

services for Couples/Family/ and Individuals

Youth Addictions

Hi, I"m Regine, I completed my graduate program in the family counselling program at Tyndale Seminary. I then continued my clinical practicum at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center within the trauma and acute unit. During my time at the trauma and acute unit, I met with patients, couples, and families to understand the challenges that they face and helped them in navigating the network of support available to them. Through these experiences, I found my passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families in rebuilding and reclaiming their strengths after a significant life change/event. Nurturing and rebuilding a healthy relationship with ourselves, others, and families is one of the most important contributors to life satisfaction. My areas of focus include grief counselling, working with couples and families, understanding mental health diagnoses, and coming up with plans to cope and build resilience from a family perspective.

Youth Addictions

Muskoka Roots Wellness provides mental health counselling to youth 10-29. The aim is to develop connection with animals and nature to bring about wellness. Muskoka Roots Wellness is a leader in providing animal assisted therapy and ecotherapy in the Ottawa area.

Crisis lines

Provides confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental peer support and information and referral service via text and internet chat. Service is provided for youth by youth, and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, two-spirited, queer, and questioning youth.Visit the website for online chat service. Text support is available by texting 647-694-4275.Volunteer opportunities are available across Ontario.

Community Mental Health Centers

Counselling and therapy (psychotherapy) specializing in: couples counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling Christian counselling individual counselling for relationships, divorce/separation, pornography addiction, stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder

Support Groups

COVID19 ResponseIn-person meetings suspended * Visit website for updated informationRegular ServiceAn opportunity to meet with those who have experienced a stroke, and caregivers, to exchange information, engage in mutual support and encouragement, share personal experiences, maintain a positive attitude, learn about "life after stroke". Chapter of the After Stroke program of March of Dimes Canada Staffing: Staff and volunteers

Youth Addictions

Valerie Morrison and Kara Samuels are Clinical Social Workers who provide counselling support to individuals, couples and families in the GTA and surrounding areas. At Life Restoration Counselling Group (LRCG),our goal is to work with you to help cultivate your life and support you to restore yourself and your relationships. Our counselling sessions can take place through a variety of mediums that meet your needs and create a therapeutic plan that fulfills your goals. Contact us to set up a free consultation.

Support Groups

A project of Healthy Start, Healthy Future, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to provide ongoing practical and emotional peer-based support for new and expecting parents, and parents of children up to the age of six. This volunteer run program offers informational seminars and programs geared towards families of young children, open forums discussing everyday parenting and child rearing issues, and social events for the entire family.

Adult Addictions

Lifestyle Enrichment for Senior Adults (LESA) is a substance abuse and problem gambling counselling service for seniors offered across the City of Ottawa. Support is provided for men and women aged 55 and older who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use or problem gambling. Services include: community workshops; in-home visits; groups; outings; seniors problem gambling support line which is anonymous, confidential, and free.

Support Groups

Programs and services Information and referral settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants life skills assistance in accessing government and community services advocacy income tax clinic individual and family counselling case management for assaulted women parenting groups group activities for seniors family summer program family education and support groupsFood Bank -- groceries for residents of catchment area only * member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Support Groups

Lighthouse offers free peer support groups for children and youth ages 3-19, and young adults ages 19-24, who are grieving the death of a parent or sibling. New Enquiries Intake meetings are available in-person and online Peer Support Groups Available in-person and online Education and Training Provide educational presentations and training to schools, educational organizations, employers, community agencies, faith communities, and other groups Topics include: understanding the grieving process, understanding child and youth grief, talking to children about death and dying, supporting grieving students at school and supporting grieving employees in the workplace

In person crisis services & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides the following "core services" as defined by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services:Crisis Services STAT (Short Term Assessment and Treatment) offers immediate intervention for children, youth and their families who are experiencing a current crisis. These crisis situations include serious risk of harm to self or others, recent traumatic event, self-harm behavior, and severe emotional difficulties/behavioral problems. The primary role of the worker is to provide time-limited services to stabilize the situation and determine the need for further service.Counselling and Therapy Services Includes a series of planned inter-related interventions focused on reducing the severity of and/or remedying the emotional, social, behavioral, and self-regulation problems of children and youth ages 0 to 18 years of age. Services are provided within the context of the family, culture and community and can be delivered in a range of settings.Door of Hope Walk in Clinic (Brief Services) Focuses on reducing the severity of and/or remedying the emotional, social and behavioral and self-regulation problems of children and youth. Provides quick access to a single therapeutic session to address an immediate non crisis need. Children/youth and/or their families may come to the clinic without an appointment during walk-in clinic hours. Appointments are available on a first come-first serve basis.Family/Caregiver Capacity Building and Support Family members may receive services where their participation supports the treatment plan of the referred child or youth. These services enhance the family"s ability to support and effectively respond to their child or youth"s mental health needs.Specialized Consultation and Assessment Services Designed to provide advice in the assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and/or treatment of a child or youth with identified mental health needs. Children and youth may only receive a specialized consultation or assessment as a component of their individualized treatment plan.Intensive Treatment Services Targeted to children and youth who have been diagnosed with mental health problems that impair their functioning in some or many areas. Many of these children/youth will require intensive intervention for a defined period of time or periodically throughout their lifespan to maintain functioning in home, school and/or community. Intensive services include: residential services * community based day treatment services * Autism transitional classroom