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Support Groups

Support for individuals living with multiple sclerosis, family and friends * literature and liaison with community agencies * education and inservice"s upon request * research material available * assists with funding for equipment * self help and support groups available

Youth Addictions

Individuals struggling with stressors such as relationship/marital issues, parenting, substance abuse and addictions, mental health related (depression, anxiety, psychosis) learning disability and other related issues. Ideal client comes with issues that are affecting them emotionally, which can be viewed as an emotional infection affecting their well-being. The goal is to explore the cause, find out what is causing the emotional infection and provide solutions. There may be permanent emotional scars, however the emotions will be healed. With a background in mental health and psychology, utilizing several methods to problem solve. No one should live an unhappy life. Specialized in relationship and marriage counselling, parenting, addictions (alcohol and drugs, sex, pornography and others) and mental health (anxiety, depression, psychosis). I am an author of many books published. Amazon, Chapters, Indigo, Canada wide book stores. A public speaker on TV, radio, workshops and conferences. Psychotherapist/Marriage counsellor holds two masters and a PhD. With 18 months research on schizophrenia and music therapy. Facilitated an approved research at Brampton Civic Hospital on Thought Development Practice for those struggling with anxiety, depression and addiction issues. Passionate about healthy relationships, strong families and individual mental well-being.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Health centre with services provided by community workersCommunity-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices Services include:Healthy Babies Healthy ChildrenAboriginal Health and Wellnessmental healthhome and community careNational Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

counselling

Offers support for people with muscular dystrophy and their families and caregivers through: Family and caregiver retreats Emotional support Advocacy Educational workshops Referrals to community resources

In person crisis services

Provides immediate, short term crisis intervention services to individuals affected by crime and tragedy Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services Ensures victims receive and continue to receive support and assistance Advocates on behalf of victims Provides on-site or telephone assistanceHelps victims: Cope with the impact of a traumatic event Identify options and choices at a time when victims may need guidance and direction Regain a sense of personal control Return their life to a desired degree of stability Validate emotions and reactionsProvides support for the following types of occurrence: Assault Break and enter Death notification Domestic violence Elder abuse Homicide Motor vehicle accidents Multi-casualty occurrences Robbery Sexual Assault SuicideOffers the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)Provides financial assistance for the following: Short term, early intervention counselling Transportation costs

Support Groups

Provides opportunities for families and friends affected by a disability to come together and connect with each other Encourages family-to-family learning, enhances community relationships, deepens relationships, builds leadership capacity, creates mentorship between families Provides a communication hub with sharing of resources Webinars

Community Mental Health Centers

Home which provides special care for people with mental illness. Equipped for up to 31 residents

Crisis lines

COVID-19 Response During the COVID-19 Pandemic, staff are working remotely and full services are available. Messages can be left on office numbers and are retrieved daily on business days. New referrals are being accepted. Will assist service users with technology needed to access our programs if this is a barrier. Women, trans and non binary folks who have experienced sexual assault can receive crisis and long term counselling through phone or online support. A new live chat service is available through mpssas.org Regular ServiceOffers a Sexual Assault Helpline and various sexual assault services including: referral and advocacy counselling court, police, or hospital accompaniment services public education and community development Other programs include: Sexual Assault Therapy program for individuals 16 years and up, and their families, who have suffered the trauma of sexual assault including crisis intervention. Individual and group therapy. Community education and referrals and consultation with other stakeholders. Sexual Assault Intervention for Living (SAIL) program provides individual and group therapy to women, trans and non binary survivors of sexual abuse/assault. Model of service is feminist psychotherapy utilizing numerous attachment informed and mindfulness based approaches. This is a four stage group based program. Survivors begin long term counselling programs through a three workshop series - SAIL 1. They do not have to share their name or information about their selves in the workshop to begin, they will become familiar with the program first. SAIL 1 is run three times yearly. Also offers Survivor to Survivor - a peer mentoring program. Survivors of sexual assault can be paired with a trained Survivor Mentor who will offer individual support in the community - contact for more information. Presently has a pilot program for male survivors of sexual assault - call for more information.

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Provides peer support by moms helping new mothers experiencing any type of mood disorder, difficulty with adjustment, coping or depression following childbirth.Information and resources about postpartum adjustment, depression and mood disorders Peer support telephone contact available for anyone in need of support Peer support meetings can be arranged at a Bracebridge location to be determined

Support Groups

COVID-19 ResponseDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic, support meetings are being held virtually on Zoom. The connection details get posted to the Facebook page.Regular ServiceSupport group for individuals with Tourette Syndrome, family members, educators and interested community members.

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims and assistance with applications to VQRP+.Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses. Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above. Financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims.Family 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 and court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Addiction Treatment

Provides a residential drug and alcohol treatment program where the entire family attends treatment Treatment models offered are Alcoholics Anonymous, Stages of Change and Life Skills Offers an adult program, a youth program and a school-aged children`s program Provides childcare and academic tutors for children of families attending program Accommodates a maximum of 4 families per full program sessionTreatment is a six week phased program which includes: Pre-treatment and referral at the community level Orientation Assessment of alcohol/substance abuse behaviour Understanding the disease Relationships Healing of memories Several cultural activities such as trapping, fishing and hunting, as well as cooking food outdoors Transition and return home Aftercare and follow up at the community level for one year

Crisis lines & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Crisis lines

A women and children"s shelter that provides support in many areas including Therapeutic Counselling, Housing, Legal Advocacy, and programming for Children and Youth.Services include: Therapeutic Counselling Transitional Housing and Legal Support Program Children"s Program Youth Program 24 hour Crisis Line for support Shelter Program

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Emergency shelter for abused women and children in crisis situations and fleeing abuse. Offers: 24-hour crisis line providing counselling and information Outreach/Legal Advocacy Program (ext. 223) Transitional Housing & Support Program (ext. 224) Crisis counselling Support groups Public education presentations are available (ext. 224) Information and referral to other services