National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines

Provides crisis counselling via a 24/7 toll-free telephone service, or by text, live chat, or Facebook messenger Offered to anyone experiencing mental health challenges Services include confidential crisis services, connection to ongoing mental health and addictions support services and access to clinical and mental health counsellingServices can be provided in the following areas: Addictions Domestic violence Suicidality Self-harm behaviours Depression Anxiety Grief/bereavement

Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID-19 (10 Jan 2023): shelter remains open with health and safety precautions in place. The crisis line remains open to provide assistance. Support groups and other programming are on hold until further notice.Visit their website for additional information.Emergency shelter for abused women 16 years and older with or without childrenSupport services: informal counselling at the shelter Child & Youth Services for residents support groups for women and/or children educational presentations on violence against women sector information about community resources and assistance in accessing those resources if available, emergency clothing provided daily balanced meals toiletries referral to appropriate medical attention when necessary follow-up services

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 use and gambling misuse 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 ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use issues from reoccurring: 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

Crisis lines

Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and 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

Support Groups

A 12 step self help non-denominational, nonprofit group for family and friends of drug addicts * anonymity is highly valued - meetings only use first name * literature can be downloaded from www.nar-anon.org

Support Groups

COVID-19 (1 Oct 2021) All face-to-face meetings are replaced with online meetings via Zoom for the duration of the pandemic. Send an email to Ottawa@naranonontario.com for the information necessary to participate in the online meeting.Twelve step anonymous mutual support group for relatives and friends of drug addicts/users, helping them understand and cope with the addictionFamily group meeting interested parties are encouraged to attend a meeting to make contacts with other members Nar-Anon cooperates with, but is not formally affiliated with, Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Support Groups

A 12-step program supporting families and friends who are affected by addiction

Support Groups

Program of recovery for the families and friends of people with a narcotic addiction Purpose is to help relatives and friends who are seeking support for themselves as they deal with the narcotic addiction problem of someone who is close to them in-person and virtual meetings available

Support Groups

Program of recovery for the families and friends of people with a narcotic addiction Purpose is to help relatives and friends who are seeking support for themselves as they deal with the narcotic addiction problem of someone who is close to them in-person and virtual meetings available

Support Groups

12 step self-help groups for relatives and friends of people who are addicted to drugs.Narateen Program: This program consists of anonymous group meetings where young people can learn effective ways of coping of dealing with someone who is addicted to drugs, while at the same time gaining some peace of mind and hope for a better way to live. Meetings are free of charge and are held every Saturday at 3pm Eastern and Monday 6pm Eastern. These meetings are sponsored and monitored by experienced Nar-Anon members. Contact Nokmisonz Corinne Vautour at Narateencoordinatorsubcommitte@gmail.com for more details.

Support Groups

The purpose of this non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems is to provide help, strength, and support

Support Groups

Non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems

Support Groups

Non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems

Support Groups

Non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems

Support Groups

Non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems