National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Private provider of residential care in a group home setting for children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities, with dual diagnosis or with high behavioural needs the treatment model provides for assessments and individualized plans of care offers group care, semi independent living and respite services

Youth Addictions

At Balance the goal is to provide you with services that meet your needs. The focus is on helping with problems that exist and preventing future problems or issues from arising. I follow an evidence based approach, using a variety of psychological tools and techniques to find what works for you. This means I use the best and current evidence or scientific knowledge to come up with a solution with your best interests in mind. This gets results. I believe in health. I believe in wellbeing. I believe in solving short-term problems and preventing problems in the long-term. I believe in finding and maintaining balance in one"s life. Achieve balance.

Youth Addictions

Support Groups

The Centre seeks to offer help, hope and support in a non-judgmental environment to women, children and their families Services are free & confidential Caring, one-on-one peer support for mothers, fathers, and their families Preparing for the baby Information about pregnancy, sexuality, parenting, adoption and abortion Infant loss support Pregnancy support both pre-natal & post-delivery Care cupboard: diapers, formula, maternity clothes, baby clothes and equipment Referrals for community and professional support

Youth Addictions

Provides counseling and therapy for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Provides mental health education, training to organizations. Provides mental health and wellbeing strategy development to organizations.

Support Groups

settlement services; filling in forms such as Canada Child Tax Benefit, SIN, passport and citizenship applications, Permanent Resident renewals information and referral for legal advice on refugee and immigration matters or for crisis intervention for domestic violence sessions to address gender-based discrimination, domestic abuse and violence mentoring, placement, information; career counselling for internationally trained professionals food safety and securityAfter School Tutoring Program (ASTP) free tutoring for students, Kindergarten-Grade 10 on Zoom and in-person cultural heritage events and celebrationsSenior Services senior support program: workshops, accompaniment to appointments, interpretation, capacity building; socio-cultural programs exercise and wellbeing activities: to register, email qsislam@bangladeshi.ca seniors & intergen drop-in, art and crafts, and adult day sessions (in-person sessions)Youth Programs to register or volunteer for youth programs Youth Engagement Program Youth Eliminates Smoking (YES) program to promote healthy living inter-generational project to minimize the gap between seniors and youth through social events weekly safe space drop-ins summer sports in August (weekends) at Dentonia Park weekly youth mental health and wellness sessionsResearch and Evaluation program and project evaluation, action research, publication in peer reviewed journals, joint collaboration with various educational institutes and agencies for more information and collaboration, contact Nasima Akter, PhD and Qazi Shafayetul Islam

Youth Addictions

Our “Done With Anger” One-Day Anger Management Intensive Class will reveal to you what nobody ever tells you about anger management. We offer an informative and practical step-by-step method for building better relationships, higher productivity and for an overall healthier approach to life itself. You will discover how to reclaim control of your life in a single day. If you are seeking personal or professional development, have a court, probation, parole or employment requirement to complete anger management, this is the right class for you! We accept most Employee Extended Health Benefit and Insurance Plans.

Youth Addictions

Clinical Psychologist and founder and CEO of Traumatology Institute (TI). Services include: * Provides trauma-informed counseling, therapy, and assessment services to those with PTSD at her private practice in Toronto, Canada. * Provides a self-guided, online resource, the Trauma Recovery Program, with tips and tools to help trauma survivors get started on their recovery (www.whatisptsd.com). * Offers professionals trauma informed care training to mental health and community trauma care providers (nationally and internationally) (www.ticlearn.com). * Consults with organizations and professionals who help trauma survivors. * Was recently recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in the Defense World (Canadian military) by Esprit de Corps Magazine (March 2016). * Regulated Health Care professional in good standing. * Has been practicing since 1999.

Support Groups

COVID19 Open for essential services, providing urgent in-person individual services with heightened screening for counselling, contact central intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234, or email intake@schliferclinic.com FCSW program operating remotely and able to assist with family support, safety planning, clients contact intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234 or fcsw@schliferclinic.com if unsafe to call group counselling and special programming sessions cancelled until further notice call, email or visit BSCC website for details----------Legal servicesInformation, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women referrals to lawyers assistance with all levels of the justice system family and immigration law representation Independent Legal Advice for survivors of sexual assault community education systemic advocacyFamily Court Support Worker ProgramInformation on the family court process, and assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) referral to specialized services and supports in the community safety planning court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriateCounselling ServicesIndividual and group counselling mindfulness, trauma support referrals to community agencies housing transition support for women leaving abusive relationships Gardiner Expressive Arts Group for survivors of sexual abuseInterpreter Services Toronto, ist@schliferclinic.com Language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts includes services for clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing interpreter training and employment opportunities

Youth Addictions

Hypnosis practice specializing in weight loss, smoking cessation, sports performance, fears/phobias, general anxiety and stress, pain management, sleep disturbances and academic performance. Other services available upon request. Also Certified Hypnosis Trainer. Services offered in person and via Skype.

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID-19 Update Offering virtual appointments and pre-scheduled in office appointments no walk-in service available at this time Virtual Groups - Find information at www.barriefht.ca Call 705-726-4225 ext. 2611 or 2612 to leave a message for an appointment or for more informationRegular ServiceMental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists work together to help individuals and couples deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and relationship issues. A range of services is available to enrolled patients of Barrie and Community Family Health Team Physicians including short term counselling, psycho educational groups, psychiatric consultation, and linkages to community resources.

Support Groups

Christian Church Sunday morning worship service at 10 am , in-person at church or live online at Barrie Free Methodist Church Facebook or Barrie Free Methodist Church YouTube see website for Getting Connected Groups (Life Groups, Exploring Faith Groups and Community Groups) Summer Day Camps held in Jul and Aug for children ages 5 - 12

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

COVID-19 Response Center is currently open by appointment only safety restrictions are in place, view details on BNFC Facebook videos some programs and workshops are still available online and can be accessed at BNFC Facebook page for more information or support call 705-721-7689 or email info@bnfc.ca or executivedirector@bnfc.ca Regular Service Provides services in an attempt to end family violence, including: crisis intervention peer counselling advocacy referrals to shelters, drug and alcohol treatment centers, therapeutic counselling services, trauma recovery programs and food banks

Support Groups

Organizes and runs recreational programs for the City of Barrie, including general interest, fitness and aquatic programs for all ages, as well as summer and school break day camps for children and programs on school professional activity days and holidays Child and Youth Recreation Programs and Day Camps Seniors Recreation Programs and 55+ Centres for a current listing of activities at the 55+ Centres see monthly newsletter and monthly events calendar Inclusive Recreation - programs offer opportunities for participants experiencing disability through both adapted and integrated program options Barrie recPASS - Membership offers unlimited access to drop-in programs for yourself and your families RecACCESS - fee assistance program that provides support to low-income families and individuals in Barrie by providing qualifying participants with a RecPASS membership and youth credits that can be applied to the registration fee for qualifying programs and activities Re-loadable rec gift cards are available Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Allandale Recreation Centre, Parkview Centre and City Hall, 8th floor Recreation Program Cancellations - provides up-to-date information about closures or cancellations affecting Recreation Programs Recreation Programs may have youth and adult volunteer opportunities Earn school hours, community service hours, to iinquire email rec.volunteers@barrie.ca

Youth Addictions

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who believes in providing affordable and professional psychotherapy. I have a Master"s degree in Clinical Psychology and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Couples therapy, as well as training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I draw from different treatment modalities after a thorough initial assessment and tailor my approach to each individual"s unique needs. Feel free to get in touch, for a free, private and confidential consultation by phone (416.417.4559) or email: [email protected]