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Community Mental Health Centers

Art therapy by group and individual sessions for: children, adults, family therapy, addiction counselling, bereavement, abuse, eating disorders, anger management and couple difficulties explores problems through verbal and non-verbal expression allows creative process to encourage self-awareness and personal growth beneficial on its own and as an adjunct to other therapiesAffective Arts Experience (AAE): the use of the arts to facilitate growth is based on the expressive applications of colors, forms, shapes, lines and textures this helps the individual to get in touch with and express inner feelings in a positive way

Support Groups

Education, programs and support to people living with arthritisArthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program:Community-based rehabilitation program. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available. Individual consultation and group education sessions.Topics may include:• dealing with pain• arthritis medications• exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness• new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints• coping with the emotional impact of arthritis• self-management strategiesSupport and Self-Management Programs:Online self-management courses - E-learning programs including: mental health and well-being; arthritis and work; managing chronic pain; navigating your healthcare; overcoming fatigue; eating well; staying active; daily living; medical cannabis and arthritisSupport for Childhood Arthritis:Resources for families living with childhood arthritisFlourish:Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational storiesMedication Reference Guide:The medication guide is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and enables individuals to ask their health care team questions around available medications.Arthritis Talks Series:This cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping individuals get more out of life with arthritisAbout Arthritis:Arthritis Types -individuals can learn more about their particular form of arthritis from this helpful guideArthritis Society Resources:Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this siteOsteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos:Individuals can stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip & Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA

Support Groups

Education, programs and support to people living with arthritisArthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program: community-based rehabilitation program physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available individual consultation and group education sessions Topics may include: dealing with pain arthritis medications exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints coping with the emotional impact of arthritis self-management strategies Support and Self-Management ProgramsOnline self-management courses - e-learning programs including: mental health and well-being arthritis and work managing chronic pain navigating your healthcare overcoming fatigue eating well staying active daily living medical cannabis and arthritisAssistive Devices Resource Drug-Free Pain Management ToolSupport for Childhood Arthritis resources for families living with childhood arthritisFlourish online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational storiesMedication Guide designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications

Support Groups

Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis website provides detailed information to help support those with arthritis, including how to find a doctor, accessing medications, learning to advocate and finding care online learning includes modules on managing chronic pain, daily living, staying active and mental health and well-being (see website for full listing) Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP): client-centred rehabilitation services (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available) consultation and guidance on arthritis self-management in the home, workplace and community individual and group education sessions (topics may include dealing with pain, arthritis medications, exercises and others)

Support Groups

COVID19 -- agency prefers that people call or email ahead for appointment; for service updates call or visit website ---------HIV/AIDS Education and Support Programs buddy and practical assistance HIV/STI testing and treatment information confidential individual counselling, referrals, case management, peer support groups health promotion; women"s program settlement services and supports for international students and people on work permits LGBTQ+ Outreach For youth, gay men, women, non-binary individuals at-risk SLAM (Sex Love Asian Men) SHIMMER trans women"s program Women"s (and non-binary) Education and Outreach Program Queer Asian Youth (QAY) outreach, recreation and workshops including When You"re ReadyResource centre and culturally specific materials, research projects, volunteer program

Support Groups

Counselling and therapy services counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, couples support groups for the neurodiverse and their family social fluency development groups

Support Groups

Counselling and therapy services counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, couples support groups for the neurodiverse and their family social fluency development groups

Youth Mental Health

The Aspergers Society was founded in 2000 by parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and concerned professionals. The Aspergers Society of Ontario is the only agency in Ontario that is solely devoted to serving the AS population. The mission of the Aspergers Society of Ontario is to provide education, resources and support to individuals with AS, their families, educators, medical and mental health professionals, employers, government and the community, to enable individuals with AS to realize their potential as fully contributing members of their community.

Crisis lines

Telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for abused women liaison with diverse communities confidential and anonymousToronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women"s shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511

Youth Addictions

The Simcoe County Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) helps residents living in Barrie and area who are 16 years or older experiencing a serious mental illness with complex challenges requiring long term intensive treatment and support. Priority is given to individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and other serious mental illness   Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat,Sun 9-5 with crisis services available 24/7   Offers intensive support, rehabilitation and treatment focusing on the individual"s personal recovery goals. The team is composed of a multidisciplinary group of professionals that includes; a psychiatrist, registered nurses, a social worker, case managers, a peer specialist, an addictions specialist, a recreational therapist, an aboriginal liaison specialist and an occupational therapist. ACTT Services offered: Capacity to offer multiple daily contacts; Individualized treatment/counseling and goal planning; Clinical psychiatric treatment; Multidisciplinary therapeutic support, rehabilitation and treatment; Crisis prevention, intervention and management; Assistance coping with daily living; Support in employment/vocational and recreational activities; Advocacy; Health promotion and teaching; Facilitate referrals to other community resources and coordination of support.

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 For information on in-person, telephone and virtual services, call Youth Intake Specialist at 905-890-5222 ext 2262, or visit www.wheretostart.caCommunity mental health programs including individual and family counselling, and counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health and substance use intensive short-term crisis intervention child, youth and parent counselling youth justice programs, including diversion and rehabilitation transitions to adult services parenting support, courses and groups housing supports educational groups for youth volunteer opportunitiesSome programs in partnership with other community agencies

Support Groups

Provides support and advocacy for children and their parents through resources, guest speakers, presentations and online networking advocates for the special education needs of bright and gifted students by representation on the Special Education Advisory Committees of the school boards in Halton Region (HDSB, HCDSB, French, French Catholic)

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers virtual general counselling to Newcomers. Provides single-session support.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers individual general culturally informed counselling to individuals of African Ancestry. Provides one-hour sessions of support including assistance with finding community resources that can offer ongoing support.

Youth Mental Health

Association of approximately 50 general hospitals in Ontario, which are schedule 1 facilities.   "Our mission is to promote the continuing development of optimal psychiatric services in Ontario by enhancing the role and effectiveness of general hospital psychiatric services. The Association will increase the knowledge and skill of member hospitals. It will provide a co-ordinated and effective voice on issues relevant to the delivery of psychiatric services."