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Youth Addictions

With over 22 years of professional experience, we provide individual and group therapeutic programs for children and youth who have been impacted by issues of separation and divorce. Issues of separation include divorce, grief, relocation and new immigrants. Each program is specifically designed to meet each participant"s cognitive level and individual needs. We also develop and deliver programs for children and youth experiencing social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Additional services include family mediation.

Community Mental Health Centers

Use of horses to help humans with various life learning to get insight with anxiety, depression, bereavement, educational goals, life goals and the obstacles one has in achieving them. Sessions are conducted by a certified FEEL (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning) Practitioner.

Youth Addictions

Registered charity that aims to improve mental health in Canada by mobilizing and engaging Canadians to drive fundamental changes that result in: * increased awareness and attention toward one’s own mental health * greater understanding, acceptance and support for people living with a mental health problem or illness * increased access to mental health services, treatment and support * better workplace policies * more funding for programs and services

Support Groups

COVID-19: This program has moved to an online platform. The contact email for the link to the meeting and the topic schedule can be obtained by sending a note via email. Please email by Tuesday at noon the day before the meeting. A family support group especially for parents and caregivers of children/teens with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Support group meetings co-facilitated by parents/caregivers who have experience living in the world of ADHD. Meeting format includes time for support and sharing helpful tips as well as education and discussion of scheduled topics. DVDs and guest speakers as listed on the schedule. Helpful take home resources available. Free child minding (children 18 months to 10 years) provided by qualified staff can be arranged to make it easier for both parents to attend meetings.

Crisis lines & In person crisis services

COVID-19: Continuing to use methods other than face to face sessions to provide mental health services to children, youth and their families. Crisis and Support Line remains open 24/7. A mobile crisis intervention service providing immediate telephone counselling and, if necessary, on-site crisis intervention in the home, school, or other community location. Counsellors have access to psychiatric and psychologist consultation.Crisis staff are able to go out to a crisis situation after information is collected over the phone and an on-site intervention is assessed as appropriate. For safety reasons, Crisis services will not go into violent situations where there is risk of client or staff harm. These situations require police involvement. If appropriate, intervention can occur after the violence has de-escalated in order to prevent an intensification of the crisis.Services include: Crisis counselling, family support, referrals to resources, advocacy, community information, workshops (see Coping With Stress in the Family), access to psychiatric consultation, and crisis bed.

Community Mental Health Centers

A non-profit children"s mental health agency operating under the Child and Family Services Act. Accredited by Children"s Mental Health Ontario and is governed by a community based board of directors. There are a limited number of programs that use volunteers. Individuals interested in volunteering should contact Pathstone"s main line at 905-688-6850.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Community addictions treatment including: clinical intake, assessment and referral, individual, marital, family and group counselling, case management, and a family member"s program for those who have lived with or are currently living with someone with a substance abuse problemAlso a specific program for mothers who are pregnant and/or parenting who suffer from an addiction and specific services for mothers using opioids

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Outpatient addictions treatment organization offering clinical intake, individual, marital, family and group therapy and case management

Youth Addictions

We offer outpatient treatment to individuals age 16 years and over, who are suffering from an alcohol and/or other chemical dependency. We also provide services to individuals who have been, or are currently being affected by someone else"s chemical dependency.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Outpatient addictions treatment organization offering clinical intake * individual * marital * family and case management * MotherSafe is an addiction treatment service for women who are pregnant and/or have children under six years of age * an Opioid Case Manager for the MotherSafe Program serves women who are pregnant and/or parenting children under the age of 16 years and who have issues with opioids as well as other substances

Youth Addictions

Our clinic offers both psychological and counselling services, utilizing primarily brief interventions to best meet your specific needs. Focused on providing services to youth and adults, we use evidence based models in our practice, including Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness Based, Emotion-Focused and Interpersonal therapies. These therapeutic models have been proven effective in managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss as well as adjustment to significant life changes. We work with you to develop insight into presenting concerns as well as cultivate specific skills and tools to assist you in reaching your identified goals. Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine has a particular interest in working with people living with chronic health conditions, including working with those who are struggling with adjusting to health-related difficulties. She also has a keen interest in working with women who have experienced pregnancy and post-partum related concerns, including birth trauma, as well as the transition to parenthood. Kellye Woods, M.Ed., M.S.W., R.S.W., has a particular interest related to mindfulness based cognitive models, specializing in treating anxiety, depression, stress management, addictions, anger management, insomnia, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, trauma, problem gambling and spirituality related issues. She has over 15 yrs. of clinical experience.

Youth Addictions

At PathWell, we provide innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches that are anchored in science to enhance your mental well-being. PathWell provides counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies All PathWell clinicians offer virtual appointments through a specialty therapy platform to ensure client privacy.

Support Groups

Nurtures hope and discovery by supporting the recovery journey of people affected by mental health and addiction challenges and their families of choice by: providing peer support and working directly with patients/clients and family members providing information and education regarding life choices, self-advocacy, recovery, self-determination presenting the client"s and family"s perspective on local, regional and provincial committees partnering to provide services to Waypoint Centre for Mental Health by bringing a client-based perspective to the development and evaluation of Waypoint Centre"s policy recommendations, overarching committees and task groups.Also provides supportive volunteer opportunities and employment opportunities to Mental Health and Addiction consumers and is linked to consumer survivor initiatives across Ontario.

Community Mental Health Centers

Offer services specific to family members who are supporting someone with a mental illness or addiction challenge: provides a safe, confidential environment for growth and healing by peers with lived experience. helps gather information and find resources for family members and loved ones. helps navigate you through the system while offering individual and confidential family support along the way bringing the voice of service users to the forefront of planning and policy tables to drive system improvements. Offer education, a volunteer program and supported employment opportunities.

Youth Addictions

Hello everyone! My name is Robynson or Robyn for short. Being a registered Social Worker, I"ve had years of experience supporting clients through various traumatic events. Since obtaining my Masters degree I have continued to grow my practice as a psychotherapist where I use my creativity combining therapeutic practices to cater to the specific needs of clients. I provide a culturally sensitive, and client-centred approach, where clients are active agents in the journey of the therapeutic process. The goal is to help connect you to your needs and be a support as we brainstorm the steps to reaching those needs. My practice also includes skill-building in regards to building awareness of needs and boundaries. We also build problem-solving skills to confront barriers, anxieties and fears that can keep us from pursuing our goals. Additionally, we build communication skills to help us communicate these needs and boundaries to our partners or others in our lives. The goal of my practice is to promote empowerment and to help clients recognize the ability to find the answers within themselves. My role as a psychotherapist is to be a support and encourage you through your journey. Feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation if you have any further questions or would like more information. I look forward to meeting you!