National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups & In person crisis services

Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)Orientation and Adaptation Services needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms community support through volunteer befriending, conversation circles to practice English or French help with connecting to language classesCitizenship Preparation courses, tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test offered in French only citizenship preparation courses on-siteEmployment Counselling and Preparation bridging services connecting skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fieldsJob search centre walk-in job search centre access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone staff assistance available resource materials job boards labour market informationJob search preparation and training develop strong job search strategies and workplace communication skillsEmployment counselling resume help job readiness clinic employment counselling skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networksFranco-immigrant integration portal (PIFI) French-speaking newcomers only Facebook group intended to be a place for friendly discussion on various settlement and integration issues.

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups & Addiction Counselling & Addiction Treatment

Health and mental health information education and referral Psychosocial Education for the Community - zoom: 918 584 6813 elder abuse addiction counselling crisis intervention and trauma counselling concurrent disorders group for people with mental health and addictions issues gaming addiction group and individual counselling family education intergenerational recreation group seniors social group individual advocacy research on Tamil"s mental health issues community development and capacity building yoga and meditation

Youth Addictions

Provides counselling to couples, families, and individuals to strengthen and heal relationships with partners, family members, friends, or work relationships.

Adult Addictions

Vesta is a non-profit residential facility dedicated to women who are struggling to recover from the impact of their use or misuse of substances. Our goal is to provide an educational and personal awareness program in a supportive residential setting that will assist women to gain the knowledge and skills they need to maintain healthier lifestyles.

In person crisis services & Support Groups

Provides on-site support and assistance through outreach across the country to veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are living homeless in CanadaAssistance and support offered includes: Moving the veteran from the streets or shelters into affordable housing (if available) Connecting veterans to needed health care Acting as a peer ally in accessing benefits and services from other organizations for the veteran (e.g. assisting with Veterans Affairs Canada paperwork requirements) Finding suitable employment for the veteranIn-crisis supports may include: Providing assistance with rental arrears, utility arrears, damage deposits, etc Offering peer support to the veteran Assisting with finding addictions programs Providing peer support through the Guitars for Vets (GFV Canada) program, which provides a guitar and 10 weeks of free lessons with a volunteer guitar instructor

Support Groups

Offer a wide range of health promotion and prevention programming that includes focus on exercise, nutrition, social inclusion, mental health, and arts-based initiatives * also deliver a range of programming to address clients" social determinants of health needs, including housing, food security, and employmentAdult Colouring - Drop-in activity of colouring to socialize and reduce stressBack to Movement - A yoga program to support and maintain back health for older adults living with lower back pain * sessions co-facilitated by a physiotherapist and health promoterBadminton Group - Drop-in and peer-led badminton group for seniorsBarrier Free Physical Activity Program - A physical activity program that encourages healthy and active living by incorporating adaptable aerobic resistance training and stretching exercises for all abilitiesDiabetes Management Program - Information about how to manage type 2 diabetesDiabetes Prevention Program - Provide information on how to lower the risk of developing diabetes for people who are at the riskFit For Life - An aerobic fitness program for individuals that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength building, balance training and stretchingGentle Exercise - Class for seniors consists of muscle strengthening and flexibility exercisesMindfulness Meditation - An 8 week program designed specifically to practice mindfulness and movement techniques in weekly two hour sessionsPeer Support Program - Offer individual peer support to people with disabilities * individuals identify specific issues/goals towards improving emotional health and reducing social isolationPeople on Wheels (POW) - A peer-led support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis who require the use of an assistive deviceSeniors Achieving Greater Esteem (SAGE) - Promote the health and well-being of frail and/or isolated seniors by encouraging social engagement and independence * interested participants must undergo an assessmentSexAbility - Provide sexual health information, resources, and referrals to youth and adults with mobility disabilitiesSpanish Senior Groups - A health promotion program that promotes overall health and well-being through health education, physical activity, intellectual stimulation, community development and peer supportStrong and Steady - Offer the opportunity to perform exercises with a physiotherapist and interact with other health care providers to share, learn and gather healthy tips * learn how to stay safe at home and in the communityWomen"s Disability Action & Awareness Group in Training (WDAAG IT) - Peer support group for women with physical disabilities guided by the Independent Living Philosophy

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * safety planning * referrals to community services * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRPVictim Quick Response Program + (VQRP) --assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims for above supports * financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses.Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above.Financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims.Satellite offices at: Hanover Police South Bruce OPP Grey County OPP Bruce Peninsula OPP Saugeen Shores Police West Grey Police Blue Mountain OPP Cape Croker Perth County OPP Stratford CMHA

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * needs assessment * safety planning * referrals to community services * provision of cellular telephones for eligible victims * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRP+ Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above * financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRPVictim Quick Response Program (VQRP) offers emergency expenses related to the incident, including emergency home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, dependent care costs, counselling, cellular phones, vision care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses additional assistance for victims of human trafficking include replacement of government documents, storage locker, dental, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * needs assessment * safety planning * referrals to community services * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRP+ Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above * financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

In person crisis services

Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including: home safety accommodation meals transportation basic necessities dependent care costs counselling traditional Indigenous health services cellular phones vision care dental care aids for victims with disabilities interpretation services crime scene cleanup government/medical documents funeral expensesAdditional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes: storage locker tattoo removal treatment at a recovery facilityNote: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supportsFinancial support also available for: victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime parents of child homicide victims spouses of homicide victims

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRP+ Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

In person crisis services

Services include on-site early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services, assistance with navigating bureaucracies enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)Assistance with emergency expenses directly related to the crime, including home safety accommodation meals transportation basic necessities dependent care costs counselling traditional Indigenous health services cellular phones vision care, dental care aids for victims with disabilities interpretation services crime scene cleanup government/medical documents funeral expenses for victims of homicideAdditional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker tattoo removal treatment at a recovery facilityNo direct reimbursement to victims, funds paid directly to service providers

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRP+ Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims