National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Support Groups

Information, referrals and support for people and families living with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder system navigation and individual support list of and help finding local qualified providers help with new Ontario Autism Program and purchases with Childhood Budgets or Interim One Time Funding parent resources and education social activities and events peer-to-peer mentoring

Support Groups

Provides services to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help them navigate the supports available under the new Ontario Autism Program.Families are connected with a Service Navigator who provides navigation support and information to families through workshops, training sessions, and individual direct support.

Support Groups

Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Support Groups

Provides advocacy and support, public education/awareness and research around autism spectrum disorders (ASD) * support groups may be available at the local level * can now connect virtually (see website for more information)

Youth Mental Health

Provincial mutual aid, advocacy and self-help group for autism, and provides a provincial voice for the autism community. It is composed of parents of individuals with autism, in addition to a host of volunteers and professionals who volunteer their expertise and guidance. Formerly known as Autism Society of Ontario (ASO).

Support Groups

Provides services, information and referral to families and caregivers supporting people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Services can include: parent support groups programs for children, youth and their families social learning opportunities advocacy workshops research libraries educational supportInformation, Referral and Advocacy Provides support and information to individuals with autism and pervasive developmental disorders and their families Potential Program - designed to directly support parents of children with ASD through greater access to ASD information, and direct contact between parents; to improve access to ASD experts in local communities, provide a mechanism for supported community-based learning opportunities for children with ASD Volunteer Parent Support Group - offers monthly meeting for parents of individuals living with ASD

Support Groups

Provides programs and services for individuals in Niagara, Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.

Support Groups

Works with community partners to promote and enhance awareness about autism Conducts special speakers and/or training workshops to help the community learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Holds various fundraising events throughout the year, and runs programs and events for individuals with ASD and their families to get involved, socialize and network Offers volunteer opportunities in administrative duties and events

Support Groups

Activities of Wellington Chapter: helps the community learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) conducts special speaker and/or training workshops (topics include advocacy, support and latest news in ASD research) works with community partners to promote and enhance awareness about autism holds various fundraising events throughout the year runs programs and events for individuals with ASD and their families to get involved, socialize and network

Support Groups

Directly supports families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the services of clinical professionals.The Peterborough Chapter provides: advocacy to other community services including within the school system regularly organized social skills classes, special events, fundraisers and other outreach programs to support ASD families in the Peterborough Area - visit website for events calendarGoverned by the Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) who oversee operations, including monthly meetings, managing finances, establishing committees and reporting to Autism Ontario.Parent/Caregiver Support Group - provides a safe and supportive environment for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism to share their successes and challenges, ask questions and connect with other parents and caregivers. Group is facilitated by Autism Ontario"s Family Support Coordinator in partnership with SnowFlake Therapy Services.Adult Social Group - provides supported social opportunities and activities for adults who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Support Groups

Autism Ontario Regions Deliver programs and activites for autistic children, youth and adults. Offer resources, webinars and/or training workshops that promote advocacy, provide support and offer the latest news in autism research. Courses are advertised by email and on social media channels and on website. Work with community partners to promote and enhance autism acceptance and advocacy. Facilitate various fundraising events throughout the year that raise critical funds to support programs and events for autistic individuals.

Support Groups

Information, support, friendship to families affected by autism spectrum disorders in Durham Region host of Autism Ontario Potential Program speaker events social learning opportunities family support

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers virual health services using telecommunications (video conferencing, online chat, or phone calls). Services include mental health assessments and treatment, including counselling services, and self monitoring tools. In person appointments available in British Columbia.

Support Groups

Groups include: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Women"s Support Group Bible Study Cocaine Anonymous (CA)