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Support Groups

One-on-one counselling and group supports

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 -- Call or check website for service updatesResidential Services community group homes and apartment living for adults 18 years and older some homes wheelchair accessibleDay Program and Support Services vocational training life skills, educational workshops respite services recreation and arts programs March break program for youth 16-21 yearsClinical Services art therapy, behaviour therapy counselling and psychiatric consultation transitional and permanent treatment programs for disorders such as Prader Willi SyndromeMens Sana, Families for Mental Health residential services drop-in/day program family support information and referral; assistance with housing and financial issues social, recreational and educational programs

Addiction Treatment

Addiction education, prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, shelter (residential) program and aftercare, evening outreach program, and community outreach prevention educationDay programTherapeutic program includes individual therapy and group sessions, life skills, anger management, mindfulness, smoking cessation, relapse prevention, art therapy, parenting skills life skills component includes maintenance of living environment, participation in activities, family participationAnger Management10 week closed-group program for 12 participants mandatory attendance at all once weekly sessions runs 4 times per year

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID-19 (February 11, 2021): Are booking virtual appointments and will accommodate in-person appointments if required. All clients will be pre-screened prior to in-person appointments. Contact reception@voicefound.ca or call to make an appointment.Primary and preventative health care clinic designed to care for and support those at risk, those experiencing or those who have been traffickedClinic services: checkups identification, documentation, and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses/injuries vaccinations annual health screening (pap testing, referrals for mammograms, colonoscopy) contraception counselling and administration of contraception emergency contraception (Ella, Plan B, Copper IUD) sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment medical clearance evaluations clinical mental health diagnosis and management from a primary care perspective referral and collaborative management for concurrent disorders case managementOther services: training and education case management and peer support

Support Groups

An exercise program designed for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson"s or any other neurological disorder. This program includes three types of therapeutic exercise: muscle strengthening, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Exercises are graduated, starting with the simplest and advancing as appropriate. Participants are taught how to monitor their heart rates, and are encouraged to reach a moderate intensity during exercise classes. As a direct result, endurance capabilities of participants improve, resulting in improved health, energy and strength. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness.Various class locations in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Beamsville and St Catharines

Support Groups

Hospice services include Grief and Bereavement Care Palliative Volunteer Support Caregiver Support Programs and Palliative Care Community Team (PCCT) Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant (PPSMC)

Support Groups

Provides supportive care to children and teens aged 4-18 who are facing a life-threatening illness themselves, the life threatening illness of a loved one, or who have experienced the death of a loved one.Support is offered through age-appropriate activities and education that help the child grieve in a safe and healthy manner while giving them the tools needed for normal, healthy grieving. The program is centered on the unique needs of each child and the focus is to provide one-to-one and group support for children and teens in an environment where they can feel safe to share their feelings.Visits take place at the child"s school, in hospitals, homes or the child-friendly space at the VON office. There is no limit to the number of support sessions.

Support Groups

A bereavement community support group with no religious affiliation, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by a bereavement support facilitator, participants have an opportunity to talk about their loss, share feelings, and listen to others" stories. Six week session offered in fall and early spring each year (minimum of four people).

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update:Due to COVID restrictions, support is being provided virtually, either by phone or via ZOOM. As restrictions lift, we will slowly begin to offer face to face support safely.Offering peer based bereavement support for children, teens and adults. Hospice volunteers also available to support individuals living with a life-limiting illness as well as support for caregivers

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update:Due to COVID restrictions, support is being provided virtually, either by phone or via ZOOM. As restrictions lift, we will slowly begin to offer face to face support safely.Offering peer based bereavement support for children, teens and adults. Hospice volunteers also available to support individuals living with a life-limiting illness as well as support for caregivers

Youth Addictions

Provides counseling and therapy for families, marriages and individuals.

Youth Addictions

Helping others improve their lives and better their sense wellness by providing counselling and therapy for individuals.

Youth Addictions

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an urban health centre that: Provides quality, holistic, culturally-relevant health services to Inuit, Métis and First Nation communities of Ottawa; Engages in clinical, social, economic and cultural initiatives that promote the health of all Aboriginal people; Promotes community-building through education and advocacy; Serves as a centre of excellence for urban Aboriginal health. Programs include: * Working Hope program, which connects at-risk and distressed Aboriginal youth with culturally based mental health and addictions supports in their community. Serves youth aged 5-24. * Individual and group counselling for men and women in crisis, addictions counselling and historical trauma * Couples counselling, * Child and family art therapy * Traditional healing * Psychoeducation Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Mental Wellness Services * Same day walk-in crisis counselling appointments are available in person or by phone. * Advocacy, referrals, service navigation and assistance with the Children"s Aid Society are available in person or by phone. * Addiction support services are available in person or by phone. * Need mental wellness support during business hours? Call 613-748-0657, ext. 1. Outside of business hours, call the Distress Centre at (613) 722-6914.

Community Mental Health Centers

Cultural and medical supports for the Indigenous community of all agesSupports and services offered in a culturally-sensitive environment which incude: Primary care clinic Mental wellness supports including psychotherapy, addictions supports Housing supports for Indigenous people who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless System navigation and care coordination Circle of Care (CAS Supports for families involved in child welfare) Early Years program for children aged 0-6 Diabetes supports (support groups, dietician, foot care) Cultural supports and programming Youth programs including youth diversion and integration Seniors program Health promotion including fitness programs Healthy Sexuality program FASD program Many others

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Aboriginal health centre focused on family and community health culturally sensitive approach that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal PeopleHealth and Community Services: family physicians by appointment walk-in clinic and laboratory services dental clinic for children, youth, and seniors anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling perinatal care, post natal support group, breastfeeding support and Baby Wellness Clinic client advocate cultural events programming - including drum circles, medicine walks, sweatlodge ceremonies, Elder consultations, and more community kitchens homeless outreach housing fiirst support seniors circle dental clinicMental Health Services: counselling, including walk-in counselling services addictions counselling individual, couples, and family therapy Honouring Sisters In Recovery (addictions group for Aboriginal women) and Men"s Circle (addictions and support group for Aboriginal men) beading groupEducation: diabetes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder healthy living and fitness HIV/AIDS education smoking cessationYouth Programs: Wasa Nabin (homework support) Youth Diversion Outreach Youth Reintegration Community Drug Prevention Program After School Program Healthy Kids Community Challenge Homework Club - Gdo Wiidookoon