National Directory for Canadian Families

Crisis lines

Team of specialized officers available to meet on a confidential and informal basis with individuals, families or frontline workers on potential cases or for information sharing

In person crisis services

Early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims reference 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

In person crisis services

Accessible space offering access to municipal, financial and social services including community agency supports, along with service navigation, crisis support and warm referrals.Residents can access: Walk-in and scheduled appointments for services Safe and warm resting space and seating Washrooms Charging stations Public computers Wi-Fi TelephonesThe following services will be offered on-site: Crisis support and referrals to community services Financial and social assistance Ontario Works Ontario Disability Support Program Essential Health & Social Support Child care fee subsidy application support Housing support and referrals Employment services (Employment Ontario) Somerset West Community Health Centre support staff

Support Groups

Provides residential support and counsel to women in crisis, throughout their pregnancy and after (up to a year). Support includes supporting the women as they: learn parenting skills and child development Plan for and work towards short-term and long-term goals. Continue education and train for job skills. Learn basic living skills. Engage in personal growth. Reintegrate themselves and their children back into society

Support Groups

Empowering witnesses, survivors, families and communities of violent deaths * Provides culturally responsive, compassionate, non-denomination "mutual peer support" for youth individuals, families and communities in the following capacities:individual grief supportmonthly Group support - youth, mothers, families and residents of all ages (gender inclusive)response to community crisis, with focus on trauma and gun-violent deathstrauma-focused training on the Introductory, Intermediary and Advanced levelsprovide certificates on completion of trainingconsultation and post-crisis intervention to all agessupport before, during and after funeralsmentorship for youth of all ethnicityrestorative justice groups and presentations

Youth Addictions

A non-profit agency with an office in Welland providing mental health counselling services to clients living in the Niagara Region.

Support groups

Support women affected by ovarian cancer and their familiesawarenessphone and online support groupsinformation

Support Groups

Supports women and their families living with ovarian cancer * raises awareness in general public and with health care professionals * funds research to develop reliable early detection techniques, improved treatments and a cureBilingual website offers information, local support groups, online groups and education

Support Groups

A 12 step program for compulsive food disorders such as: bingeing overeating addiction anorexia bulimiaAll calls are confidential and anonymous.

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

COVID-19 UpdateMeetings are currently being held online via Zoom, see Virtual Meetings for dates and timesRegular ServiceSupport group for those suffering from compulsive overeating, based on the 12 step program in-person and virtual meetings available for a list of Virtual Meetings go to Virtual Meetings for a list of in-person meetings go to In-person Meetings

Support Groups

COVID-19 ResponseDue to COVID-19 restrictions, the group is not meeting in person until further notice. Group is meeting by Zoom; call or text to get link to meeting. Regular ServiceSupport group for those suffering from compulsive overeating. Meets once a week.

Support Groups

A 12-step program for compulsive overeaters or food addicts that is modelled on the Alcoholics Anonymous program * offers closed meetings for those who have, or think they have, a problem with food

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Self-help group for people who go on eating binges, obsess about food or weight, starve themselves or have difficulties with weight or body-image 12 Step Program members take turns leading meetings weight loss includes mental and spiritual aspects

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

A support group for people with eating disorders Patterned after the 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous Meet weekly No dues No fees No diets No scales... only solutions for binging, overeating, starving or purging.

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

A volunteer-run program similar to alcoholics anonymous. Regular online meetings for those who desire to stop compulsive eating disorders including; overeating, anorexia nervosa and bulimia.