National Directory for Canadian Families

Crisis Intervention

Offers support to families in overcoming addictions and trauma and regaining a strong spiritual connection to the land. Provides a 14-day residential program to families that offers counselling and sharing circles and addresses topics such as the history of First Nations people, Ethno-Stress, Geno Grams, Indigenous healing practices, healing from trauma, and family roles.

Support Groups

Peer support groups for families and friends with missing loved ones (Missing Persons).NEW: Online virtual groups, every other Wed 7 pm-8pmOffered through Self Help & Peer Support, CMHA Waterloo Wellington. Sharing of information and resources available for families and friends with missing loved ones Advocacy for legislative changes to help find missing persons Community awareness and training of support needs for families and their experience of Ambiguous Loss Relationship building and community connections to build a network of supports for those with missing loved ones

Crisis lines & Support Groups

An early intervention program that provides group supports for children who have witnessed woman abuse, by offering opportunities to share their feelings regarding the abuse and violence they have witnessed, in a creative and supportive environment.

Addiction Treatment

Provides personalized support to men aged 19 years older in Hamilton and the surrounding area who are seeking to change their substance us. Participants learn to identify and deal with triggers while living in the community. Also offers a harm reduction stream.

Community Mental Health Centers

A single point of access for referrals to publically funded addictions and mental health providers in Mississauga and Halton ADAPT (Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment) Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region Branch Halton Healthcare Services - Outpatient Mental Health Hope Place Centres - community based supports PAARC (Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre) STRIDE (Supported Training & Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments) Summit Housing & Outreach Programs Support & Housing - Halton Trillium Health Partners - Mental Health Services Accepting referrals for clients residing in the the Mississauga Halton area or from primary care providers who practice in Mississauga, Oakville, Southwest Etobicoke, Milton or Georgetown * this includes referrals to both Ambulatory Outpatient Mental Health Services at Halton Healthcare and Trillium Health Partners

Support Groups

The network provides planning and strategic implementation of palliative care resources and services at the local level to ensure a system-wide approach to palliative care that"s patient focused * provides health care professionals, patients and families with access to local information, support services and resources for hospice palliative care assistance, and a listing of palliative care service providers within the Mississauga Halton boundariesPalliative care is a type of care that helps to improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers who are living with an advanced illness * this approach to care promotes comfort and provides support to patients and their caregiversThe goal of palliative care is to:identify symptoms early and provide relief for physical symptoms such as pain or shortness of breathoffer support for psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and the caregiverhelp patients and their caregivers identify what is important to them as well as plan for and cope with changesprovide support in making a plan for decisions about future health careprovide grief and bereavement support

Youth Addictions

We help people develop strategies and solutions to thrive in school, relationships and life. By providing exemplary specialized care and education for mental health issues, we hope to build healthy communities and help people thrive. We are a team of registered psychologists, psychological associates and social workers with extensive experience providing comprehensive psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments, and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families for a range of mental health and behavioural issues. Our caring and knowledgeable staff works with clients to look for insights from past experiences and find solutions to current challenges affecting their ability to perform life tasks optimally.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and drug abuse and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare: provided for preventing reoccurrence: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Support Groups

COVID19 Some Wellness and exercise programs on hold. Provides assistance to seniors, persons with disabilities and those recovering from injury, illness or accident to continue to live independently in their own homePrograms and services include: Blood Pressure Clinics Free blood pressure monitoring at Ritz Manor Lounge & West Perth Public Library -call for dates of clinics Exercise: Group and in-home exercise programs Various exercise programs such as swimming, yoga, walking, etc. Education Various sessions on wellness, chronic disease management, etc. Health Screening audiology, footcare

Support Groups

Opportunity for individuals to dine at a variety of programs throughout the month such as euchrama, dining for seniors, play trips & day away outings. Dining for Seniors - 3rd Thursday of each month offered in a door delivery format. Currently not in-person. In person Group exercise/falls prevention education classes offered throughout the month at various locations. Group Exercise/falls prevention education classes offered Monday to Fri both in person and via Zoom. Contact the Outreach office to access Zoom links if this is the method preferred to participate.

Support Groups

Provides information, education and support to those living with mitochondrial diseasecreating communities where those impacted by mitochondrial dysfunction feel empowered, inspired and connected support education and awareness advocate for those living with or at risk of developing mitochondrial disease fund research that is patient focused and transformational

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides outreach mental health services to communities, schools and home visits Incorporates a wholistic approach to client care that incorporates the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental needs of each individual Supports traditional and cultural approaches to healing; mental healing and wellness activities include fishing, snaring, trapping, snowshoeing, eagle staff teaching and drum makingServices offered include: Access to psychiatric consultations Individual, family and group counselling Follow-up and aftercare Community education Activities which promote healthy lifestyles Support to community workers Referrals to other mental health agencies and supportsServices are provided for the following priorities but not limited to: Anxiety Depression Gambling Grief and Loss Relationship issues Self-esteem Substance abuse Suicidal ideation

Support Groups

A supportive mutual-help environment that encourages people who are concerned about their drinking to take action and cut back or quit drinking before drinking problems become severe a behavioral change program and international support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence promotes early self-recognition of risky drinking behavior run by volunteer members who came to the organization to resolve personal issues and stayed to help others

Crisis lines

Domestic violence program: 24 hour crisis line one-on-one counselling sessions intake assessments case plans referrals accompaniment to courts outreach services to women and men in the community and Cornwall six-week residential educational program for women and children who have experienced abuse transitional housing units for those who have completed the six-week program

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Handles administration of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory with programs and services including, but not limited to: Membership Housing Finance Education, (Elementary to Post-Secondary) Employment Technical Lands Lands Research Environment Recreation Economic Development Community Newsletter Home Support Community Health Representatives and Nurses Patient Transportation Social Assistance National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Worker Childcare Library Mohawk Family Services Red Cedars Shelter Fire Department Roads Department Tyendinaga Fitness & Resource Centre and Mohawk Bus Lines