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Youth Addictions

Niagara Health System is a multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient service that is offered at Greater Niagara General, St. Catharines General and Welland Hospital Sites We are staffed by psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, registered practical nurses, counsellors, recreational therapists, case managers, crisis care nurses and workers.   There are 57 Mental Health beds at these 3 hospitals. A variety of outpatient clinics and groups is available for adults and children, as well as a Long Acting Injection Clinic and a 24-hour accessible Community Crisis Care Service.

Youth Addictions

Niagara Health System (NHS) is a major provider of acute health care within an integrated system of seven sites in the Niagara Region. Mental health services are provided at three sites: 1) Greater Niagara General, 2) St. Catharines General and 3) Welland Hospital. Staff include psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, registered practical nurses, counsellors, recreational therapists, case managers, crisis care nurses and workers.

Support Groups

Self help group for individuals who have an ostomy (or for people about to have ostomy surgery). Monthly meetings include information sharing and speakers from the medical or health support fields, primarily ostomy related.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & In person crisis services

A program that creates opportunities for community members to learn about healthy lifestyles and participate in active living activities. Provides the urban Aboriginal community with hands on experience through: interactive workshops healthy nutrition information cooking classes fitness training smoking cessation support sport and recreational activitiesAlso focuses on youth leadership by encouraging and supporting youth to promote healthy lifestyles amongst their peers and to be healthy living leaders in their community. The program will prepare youth for leadership roles through training, mentoring and community event involvement.

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Provides support, individual and group counselling to women, men, victims/survivors of human trafficking and others who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis support line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)

Support Groups

Focuses on caring support and quality of life for seriously ill people residing in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and their families/caregivers. Offers services at home and at the three long term care facilities through trained visiting volunteers and operates bereavement support walking group. provides compassionate, emotional support, companionship and caregiver relief lends a wide variety of equipment which includes wheelchairs, recliner/lift chairs, walkers, TV/DVD players has an extensive lending library of books, CDs and DVDs provides phone and one on one bereavement support

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

Mental Health Counselling

Offers individual and family general counselling services to those dealing with mental health concerns. Also offers cultural activities, recreational activities, and wellness activities.

Adult Addictions

Psychologist in private practice treating adults only. Areas of focus include occupational stress, mood disorders (bipolar disorder, depression), PTSD, OCD and anxiety disorders. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Virtual and in person services available

Youth Addictions

Provides private counselling service specializing in: work/life balance, stress solutions, addiction recovery, organizational and business consulting and coaching, personal and work related issues, psychometric testing (vocational/career choices, personality assessments). individual and couples (marriage) counselling. Separation and divorce counselling. self esteem, assertiveness, bereavement, anger management, mid-life issues, and adult children/codependence.

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, drug abuse and gambling 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 alcohol and drug abuse problems 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

Addiction Treatment

Substance Abuse treatment centre * 3-month residential treatment program * alternates between gender-based groupsindividual/group therapy and counsellingfamily counselling and support networkson-site learning centretraditional Indigenous teachings of roles and responsibilitiesrecreation activitiessweat lodge fasting, and other ceremonies health care referrals and appointments, as required

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Addiction Treatment

Supports for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes Assists individuals to cope with diabetes and prevent complications Offers education and self-management support to fit an individual"s lifestyle Facilitates client support groups Provides access to a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian Coordinates foot care workshops

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides voluntary support and services to assist individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and/or addictions issuesServices offered but not limited to, include the following:Addictions Alcohol, drug and gambling assessments Counselling for individuals, couples and families Smoking cessation Relapse prevention and aftercare Community based treatment services Referrals to residential treatmentHealth Promotion Presentations and workshops related to mental health and addictions Support groups Educational resources Community activities and events Liaison to other resources ReferralsMental Health Assessments as deemed appropriate Counselling for individuals, couples and families Referrals to psychiatry

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Offers a 20 bed shelter for women and their children Maintains 11 bedrooms including two larger bedrooms and an accessible bedroom Offers a laundry room, a kitchen, a playroom, and a dining room Provides support and crisis counselling as well as safety planning Assists women with searching for housing Provides emergency transportation if needed to get an individual safely to the shelter for admission