National Directory for Canadian Families

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

COVID19 Telephone assistance available, no in-person meetings, contact for information----------On-site early intervention and crisis intervention including 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 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 & Crisis lines

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, and assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including: home safety accommodation and meals transportation basic necessities dependent care costs counselling traditional Indigenous health services cellular phones vision and 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 recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed aboveFinancial 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 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.Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer"s disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.

Support Groups

One-on-one support and monthly caregiver support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer"s disease and related dementia

Support Groups

Trained and screened volunteers offer companionship, respite care and emotional support to individuals and their family/care partners dealing with life-threatening illness. Services can be provided in private individual homes and Long-term care and Retirement Homes in Perth-East and West Perth areas primarilyBereavement Supports includes access to monthly online support groups focusing on issues related to complicated grief and referral to appropriate services.

Support Groups

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives, safety issues, housing options, caregiver wellness and more

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- offices are open, but appointments are recommendedSettlement and Adaptation Services information and referral, orientation, housing referrals one to one gambling counselling and workshops translation and interpretation documentation, form filling outreach, social development program, educational workshops career mentoringEmployment Services employment counselling, resume preparation, job search techniques assistance obtaining certification of education and/or trade documentsOther services -- citizenship, community advocacy, cultural events, volunteer opportunities

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- offices are open, but appointments are recommendedSettlement and Adaptation Services information and referral, orientation, housing referrals one to one gambling counselling and workshops translation and interpretation documentation, form filling outreach, social development program, educational workshops, career mentoringEmployment Services employment counselling resume preparation, job search techniques access to telephone, fax, photocopier assistance obtaining certification of education and/or trade documentsOther Services -- citizenship, commissioner of oaths, community advocacy, cultural events, Internet access, volunteer opportunities

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- offices are open, but appointments are recommendedSettlement and Adaptation Services information and referral, orientation, housing referrals one to one gambling counselling and workshops translation and interpretation documentation, form filling outreach, social development program, educational workshops career mentoringEmployment Services employment counselling resume preparation, job search techniques access to telephone, fax, photocopier assistance obtaining certification of education and/or trade documentsOther services -- citizenship, commissioner of oaths, community advocacy, cultural events, Internet access, volunteer opportunities

Support Groups

COVID19 -- now open by appointment, call or emailPrograms to help newcomers become established; cultural and social activities for the Vietnamese communityLanguage Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry childminding may be available, bus fare for eligible attendeesSettlement Services citizenship preparation assistance to fill out government applications settlement counselling support groups for women, youth, and seniors to aid in integration interpretation and translation Commissioner of Oaths by appointmentEducational Programs citizenship classes English and Math tutoring for students in grades 1-12 heritage language (Vietnamese) French classes computer classesJob search techniques for resume writing and office skillsCultural Services organizes traditional festivals, ritual ceremonies and Canadian celebrations traditional music and visual and performing arts programs and training picnics, camping trips, talent show

Youth Addictions

Dr Vinegar,(MD)( Practice of Psychotherapy), has a general psychiatric practice

support-groups

Holds virtual support groups for people with osteoporosis.

Support Groups

Multiservice agency for people with vision loss rehabilitation, assessment and support information on financial assistance and employmentVision Loss Rehab Ontario rehabilitation services for people with all levels of vision loss to develop or restore key daily living skills low vision assessment intensive rehabilitation training centre early intervention program for children birth-5 yearsCNIB Foundation social and recreational activities support groups identity cards for travel, entertainment and tax discountsDeafblind Community Services -- specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind

Support Groups

Community support to individuals who have an acquired brain injury day program outreach support residential program support groups