National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Group Therapy: Treatment and Counselling Focus is to improve a child/youth"s self-esteem and emotional regulation by helping them understand the feelings they are experiencing and developing effective coping strategies locations: Halton Hills, Oakville, Milton and Burlington children/youth attend once a week, 4 pm-6:30 pm possible diagnosis/query: ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, OCD, LD, Depression parent/caregivers are encouraged to attend the Family Support Program which offers support and skills building including information and strategies to work with their child"s social/emotional and behavioural challenges; and effective ways of connecting with the school system Group Therapy: School-Focused Treatment and Counselling For clients/youth between Grade 1 and Grade 8 who are experiencing significant and pervasive emotional, social or behavioural needs that are impacting the school setting despite in-school supports locations: Halton Hills, Milton and Burlington children/youth attend once a week, 12 noon-2:30 pm possible diagnosis/query: ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, OCD, LD, Depression program requires partnership and collaboration with the school and the family starting at the referral level and throughout treatment parents/caregivers participate in Family Support Group and individual meetings with Child Youth Family Counsellor

Addiction Treatment

Virtual care clinics offering: Primary care consultations Specialist clinics Substance Use Services / Withdrawal Management Psychiatry E-Prescriptions Labs and referrals Medical sick notes

Youth Addictions

Individual Counselling: I support individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, addictions, anger management, depression, divorce/separation, eating disorders, gender identity, low self-esteem, loneliness, teenage issues and other life stressors. Couples Counselling: I assist couples struggling with affairs, communication difficulties, family pressures, intimacy issues, inter-racial challenges, those who are contemplating separation or divorce and other relationship conflicts. Family Counselling: I help families who are struggling with cultural changes, extended/blended family issues, life transitions, parenting concerns and other familial relationship conflicts. Post Traumatic Stress/Trauma: I support people dealing with abuse, childhood trauma, domestic violence, first responder and veteran challenges, grief, motor vehicle collisions, sudden deaths, suicide, sexual assault, tragic accidents and workplace incidents.

Support Groups

COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates----------- ------------- --------------Violence against women prevention program through racially and culturally appropriate services individual counselling, advocacy, support groups court accompaniment, information and referralPartners with a shelter providing transitional housing for women, with Embrave, Agency to End Violence (see separate listing)

Support Groups

COVID19 - Telephone and email support for new and current clients available * in-person service by appointment only * Young Parent Hub programs suspended * call for crisis assistance, or to speak with intake worker ----------Children"s mental health centre accredited with Children"s Mental Health Ontario (see separate entry) * comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families * parenting support groups * outreach and support, advocacy and consultation * specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate entry)Community Care and Treatment Team -- assists young parents up to 21 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care * parent-infant interaction assessment * individual and group parenting support * outreach services in partnership with other community organizationsCommunity Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families * advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school * counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools * professional consultation availableResidential Care and Treatment -- licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for mothers 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting supportSchool Program -- fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and underYoung Parent Hub -- call to speak with intake worker regarding availability during COVID19 pandemicYouth Outreach Services -- outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families * in cooperation with other community agenciesServices provided by other agencies -- Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Hospital, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate entries)

Support Groups

COVID19 -- office is closed but telephone counselling available * hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients" homes by appointment (see branch record) * all other programs temporarily closed--------------- Support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under 25) individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits childcare support parenting and personal development groups information and referrals emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food) transportation provided for some programs small donation room for mothers in need to access gently used clothing/toys/household items food security program and access to food pantryHigh School Program support of a qualified teacher to complete high school credits includes the individual support of a Rose of Sharon counsellor, group parenting and personal development programs, and childcare support for children up to age of 18 months of program participantsChild Development Centre age appropriate programs, which include music, crafts, sensory play and outdoor activities for children while mothers attend educational or group services Mom and Me programs EarlyOn programParenting Programs group programs focus on parenting topics such as attachment, resiliency and positive parentingPersonal Development Programs six to eight week programs, once a week, focus on mother, topics have included healthy relationships and self empowermentFood Security Program access to onsite food nutritionist access to healthy food choices through food pantry cooking classes one to one nutritional support Participants and their children participate in healthy cooking groups and communal mealWorkshops/drop-in twice a month covering specialized topics such as early literacy, nutrition, resume writing, cooking, and more

Youth Addictions

Addiction Treatment

A rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) clinic is a low-barrier, walk-in clinic that patients can attend to get help for substance use disorder without an appointment or formal referral. The clinics provide time-limited medical addiction care including pharmacotherapy, brief counselling, and referrals to community services.

Addiction Treatment

A rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) clinic is a low-barrier, walk-in clinic that patients can attend to get help for substance use disorder without an appointment or formal referral. The clinics provide time-limited medical addiction care including pharmacotherapy, brief counselling, and referrals to community services.

Youth Addictions

Experienced Registered Psychotherapist & registered mental health provider for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces & IRCC. Offices in Toronto & Stratford and serving clients across Canada online & by telephone. Providing long-term psychotherapy and brief goal-oriented counselling within a caring and supportive person-centred approach. I create a unique plan for therapy with each client that takes every person"s needs into consideration and may involve the integration of a variety of approaches and tools such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma-focused Therapy (Empowerment & Resilience Model), Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy or an emphasis on attachment healing. Other areas of expertise include trauma-informed hoarding support, parenting (for parents & guardians of teens and young adults) and inter-generational trauma. My work is founded on anti-oppression and anti-racism principles and I welcome everyone with a desire for change and healing. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Serving Canadians across the country through remote appointments either in online or telephone appointments. Also providing Clinical Supervision online. Anxiety, dealing with uncertainty and change, navigating transitions, difficulties in relationships, depression, loneliness, trauma, grief and loss, work-related issues, chronic pain, parenting teens.

Youth Addictions

Hospital that specializes in wide range of mental health services including: * inpatient and outpatient services for youth and adults * specialized mental health programs such as mood and anxiety disorders program, schizophrenia program, geriatric psychiatry (mental health for older adults), substance abuse and concurrent disorders program, Operational Stress Injury Clinic, etc. (see a full list at www.theroyal.ca) * psychiatric rehabilitation. The Royal and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) have partnered to form the Children and Youth – Specialized Psychiatric and Mental Health Services program (CY-SPMHS). Admittance to this program requires a doctor"s referral. To refer to this program, contact central Intake (at the Children"s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) at 613-737-7600, ext. 2360. All adult programs at The Royal, with the exception of the Substance Abuse Program require a doctor"s referral. Refer to The Royal"s website (www.theroyal.ca) for referral processes for each program.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Quick access to an addiction medicine specialist, individuals are seen by a member of the inter-professional team, as well as the physician or nurse practitioner Services include: assessment advice and education group or individual counseling anti-craving medication or opioid substitution therapy service is short term and appropriate referrals are made for continued client care for people who cannot attend one of the clinics in person an appointment can be made with the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)Partnership between RVH and Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch and Muskoka Parry Sound Branches

Community Mental Health Centers

Outpatient Clinics for Children and Youth in the areas of: Pediatric Diabetes Asthma Eating Disorders Neonatal Follow-up Complex Care Pediatric Feeding and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Clinic Hearing Tests (8 months and up) Cardiology Clinic Neurology ClinicIf visiting the hospital: See Visitor Information See Parking and Transportation Information See COVID-19 Information

Addiction Treatment

Residential withdrawal management centre: provides non-medical, 24 hour support for those looking to change their use of alcohol and/or other psycho active drugs (both prescription and street 17 bed facility located off site from the main hospital campus

In person crisis services

Crisis Services provide prompt assessment, crisis intervention and appropriate referrals to individuals experiencing a psychosocial/psychiatric crises short term individual counselling by appointment for those experiencing an emotional crisis related to a recent loss or major disruption in their personal or working livesIf visiting the hospital: See Visitor Information See Parking and Transportation Information See COVID-19 Information