National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Emergency material assistance food, clothing, household effects as available counselling and referrals support program for newcomers moms support group seniors group Christmas assistance program residential summer camp for children

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment

Trauma-informed care, residential and community treatment programsResidential Treatment ProgramIncludes individual and group counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, relapse prevention, life skills classes, smoking cessation support, family support, discharge and continuing care planning, and spiritual awarenessCommunity Treatment ProgramIncludes individual and group counselling, relapse prevention, life skills classes, smoking cessation support, pre-treatment support, continuing care

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment

Community based day treatment and residential treatment programs, including comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, pre-treatment support, case management, individual and group counselling, addiction education, nicotine and opioid replacement therapies, life skills classes, fitness and nutrition, relapse prevention classes and groups, community referrals, aftercare program 6-10 week individualized programs supportive housing program (capacity 27) trauma informed care and strength-based perspective spiritual care

Addiction Treatment

Community based day treatment and residential treatment programs, including comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, pre-treatment support, case management, individual and group counselling, addiction education, nicotine and opioid replacement therapies, life skills classes, fitness and nutrition, relapse prevention classes and groups, community referrals, aftercare program 6-10 week individualized programs trauma informed care and strength-based perspective spiritual care

Adult Addictions

A long-term residential treatment facility for men with a substance abuse problem. This program caters to the whole man with physical, mental, social and spiritual rehabilitation.   The program includes individual and group counselling, addiction-education classes, anger management, communication classes, grief and loss classes, relapse prevention classes, work therapy, training in work-related skills, worship services and Bible study, literacy and life skills classes, computer literacy classes, and AA meetings (open to public).   Hope Acres provides intake screening, and long term residential and continuing care for 36 men.

Youth Addictions

As we journey through life, unfair things happen. The painful memories create a sense of burden and influence future expectations. While we can"t change the past, it is under our control to change the way we look at what happened. As challenging events and relationships unfold, we can control how we respond. We do this by becoming more aware of automatic negative reactions and replacing them with healthier thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My goal as a Psychotherapist is to help you identify and transcend elements of your life story that keep you trapped in a cycle where the same types of people and situations continually recur. The first step in healing is recognition that your past may be influencing you in ways that you may not even understand. You may have self-limiting beliefs and feel that you are "stuck." Regardless of what happened, it is never too late to let go of your suffering, to transform your life and embrace a future filled with things that seem out of reach. Special interests include emotional difficulties due to: mood disorders, abuse, untreated trauma, racialized trauma, academic/career/workplace issues, chronic illness, disabilities, discrimination, oppression and legal system involvement. It is my role to create a safe space for you to begin the transformative process of rising like a phoenix from the ashes. Fee is $160/ session. Sliding scale is available

Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Support Groups

COVID19 Emergency shelter and crisis line open, call 1-800-661-8294 Emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line and crisis intervention, including support, counselling, advocacy, information and referral, legal information and court support, women"s groups including transition support program, and Let"s Talk children"s groups; also second stage housing and outreach programs capacity 30 multicultural focus public educationSecure locations in Jackson"s Point and Richmond Hill, call for information; also Keswick Outreach 905-476-8992, Markham Outreach 905-479-4551

Youth Addictions

Provides a variety of services to residents in the Sandy Hill area. Services include: Addictions Counselling; Food; Healthy Living; HIV/AIDS; Hepatitis C; Assistance with jobs and money; Medical Care; Assistance for Newcomers to Canada; Parenting Supports; Seniors Programs, and a variety of other social services.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & In person crisis services

Integrated community health and social servicesConfidential and personalized addiction and concurrent disorders services for individuals concerned about their use of alcohol, drugs or gambling and co-occurring mental health concerns assessment treatment planning referral support follow-up appointments out-patient counselling for clients experiencing barriers to access community services

Crisis lines & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Services include: specialized assessment and treatment coordinated access to allied health and social services counselling, education, outreach Mobile Community Health VanRAAC (Rapid Access Addiction Clinic): support, counselling, resources, referrals to address substance dependence and related health concerns, and assistance with recovery goals.Peripheral services provided for Hepatitis C patients only.

Support Groups

Drop-in support group for people who use substances

Support Groups

Drop-in support group for people with Hepatitis C

Youth Addictions

Counselling and therapy for youth and adults, focusing on life transitions, healing from trauma, grief and relationship issues

Support Groups

Aim is to increase public awareness for the need for organ donors, to provide support for people on waiting lists, and to offer support to other organ recipients who may be experiencing difficult times because of medications, guilt feelings, etc. Services are offered to assist organ recipients and their families with medical and other costs related to the transplant operation in Sarnia and Lambton County.