National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Virtual support group for people anticipating or coping with the loss of a pet provides information on subjects related to pet loss through informative lectures and provide access to an extensive list of resource materials lists of suggested readings can be obtained through a veterinarian or at the meetingsA list of referrals from several professionals in the community is available for those who need more personal and in-depth help in coping with the feelings of loss. Each of these people have expressed a special interest in providing compassionate support and counselling for people coping with grief over the loss of a pet.

Support Groups

Services founded on the right of people with disabilities to live with dignity in their chosen community, participate in all aspects of their life, and control and make decisions about their own livesServices: information and referral peer support empowerment skills development research and development (consumer control, cross-disability focus on upgrading existing services and new services) individual advocacy transition support healthy living support pre-employment skills trainingVolunteer opportunities available

Youth Addictions

Private practice in Ottawa providing treatment for families and training for professionals in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Group comprised of eight psychologists and a psychiatrist. Services include: * CBT for anxiety and mood disorders. * Acceptance/commitment therapy * Adult and child services, couples and families * Diagnostic interviewing and psychological testing * Consultation and training * Individual therapy * Group therapy: CBT groups for Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, ADHD; DBT groups for emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties. * Availability of virtual reality technology to treat phobias (e.g. fear of flying, spiders, snakes, cats, dogs, etc) * Intensive assessment for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Community Mental Health Centers

Mindfulness-based symptom management (depression, anxiety, burnout, or pain management)

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Education and support for relatives of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) skill developmentFamily Connections program: 12-week program education and research on BPD skills training in a supportive group environment development of a support networkContinuing Connections program: delivered 3 times a year for graduates of the Family Connections course

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Addresses issues facing children and youth remove barriers to learning prepare local students for post-secondary success organizes events

Support Groups

Information and psychological/emotional support for persons who will or have undergone intestinal or urinary tract diversion surgery colostomy urostomy ileostomy ileo-anal reservoirMeetings: supportive visiting service to ostomates, their families and caregivers support is available before, during and after the hospital stay visitors are trained volunteers who are matched by age, sex, and type of surgery members are encouraged to bring their spouses, family and friends to the meetings meetings are via zoom (virtual) during the winter, and in person other months. We try to also include a hybrid component to the in person meetings.

Youth Addictions

Therapy and preventative mental health care for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Full spectrum of anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, academic stress, personality disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder traits in youth. Approaches used include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 (28 May 2020): Classes not currently offered in person - will be offered in a new format shortly, check website for updates.Prenatal classes municipally run program located at Ottawa Public Libraries, including Ruth E. Dickinson (Barrhaven), Nepean/Centrepointe, Alta Vista, Cumberland, North Gloucester, Beaverbrook and St. Laurent

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Services support, information, and long-term counselling services to survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment and childhood sexual abuse information and short-term counselling for supporters of survivors support groups and workshops accompaniment to court, hospital or police community education volunteer training program public education

Support Groups

A personalized navigation service to help you find cancer support services in the Ottawa area. Can help you connect to: counselling services cancer support groups and wellness classes websites to find more information on cancer, treatment and clinical trials practical supports like meal delivery services, home support services and financial support programs finding a wig and dealing with changes in appearance information and services to help you manage common treatment-related side effects cancer Rehabilitation Services or connecting with a physiotherapist, a massage therapist or other professionals integrative cancer care programs a dietician and nutrition classes exercises classes and one-on-one support around exercise after cancer support services and information for children who have a parent living with cancer support services and information for caregivers information on returning to work after cancer resources on living with advanced or metastatic cancer end of life resources grief and bereavement services

Community Mental Health Centers

Charity that provides life changing housing and support services to people living with serious mental illnessSupportive Housing: shared living for adults with severe and persistent mental illness Salus owned buildings offer independent living environments with individual and community support for adults with serious mental illness apartments owned by other housing providers and offering independent living environments with community support for adults who have a severe and persistent mental illnessMental Health Services: case management community development transitional rehabilitation programs occupational therapy recreational and wellness

In person crisis services

COVID-19 (22 March 2022): In-person services have been suspended or are limited. All other services provided remotely.On-site early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRP+ bereavement supportVictim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+): assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident 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 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 victimsSmall list of the qualifications for a 911 cell phone: the individual does not already own a cell phone the individual is not living with the accused the individual is willing to have ongoing contact with the Supportlink Coordinator all individuals qualify for safety planning, regardless of their ability to meet the criteria for a 911 cell phone

Youth Addictions

The Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre (OWMC) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residential Withdrawal Management Program: 26-bed, co-ed residential service for persons (16 years or over) who are intoxicated, in withdrawal and/or in crisis related to their substance use. Community Withdrawal Management Program: safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs, in-home or in another location, with support in the community. Day Program: additional support for recovery and help to prepare for further addiction treatment. Sessions take place from 10 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, for a period of 3 weeks.

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their familiesDay ProgramsOffering: instruction provided for adults in gross motor skills life skills cognitive and perceptual skills language and communication ongoing assessment individual program planning vocational and pre-vocational assessment and training sheltered employment job placement rehabilitation and employment options including school-to-work transition for adults aged 18 and over with multiple disabilitiesResidential ProgramsOffering: supported accommodation for adults in homes and apartments assessment and training in living skills for adults aged 18 and older group and individualized care may include those with dual diagnosis physical disabilities 18 residential sites which differ in degree of supervision and intensity of programs all focus on providing support, education and training in independent living skillsFamily Support Programs: alternative support is provided for adults in families through In-Home and Out-of-Home Respite and Family Home Program