National Directory for Canadian Families

Psychiatric hospitals

Speciality mental health hospital with 141 beds serving Simcoe County, Muskoka and areas of Parry Sound and Dufferin County and 160 beds dedicated to provincial high security forensic mental health programs, mental health services, behavioural research

Psychiatric hospitals

Frontline Wellness is a free, confidential, low barrier support that healthcare workers and healthcare organizations with supports can access services to help enhance resilience during stressful times and help manage mental health challenges.Services can include: • 1:1 Intervention o Free, confidential support o Symptom management o Cognitive behavioural therapy techniques o System navigation • Group Offerings o Safe and supportive setting o Learn new coping skills o Encourage resilience and wellbeing • Wellbeing Mini Workshops o Designed for your team and their unique needs o Focus on the pillars of wellbeing o Create a culture of connectionServices are available in French through The Royal Ottawa

Youth Addictions

An internationally recognized psychiatric hospital and forensics research facility located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay in the Town of Penetanguishene. Waypoint provides an extensive range of both acute and longer term psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services to all of Simcoe County, part of Dufferin County and the southern portion of Muskoka/Parry Sound. In addition, Waypoint provides the province’s only maximum secure forensic mental health program for clients served by both the mental health and justice systems. The hospital is recognized for the provision of exceptional care to those most needing mental health services and for its contributions to the understanding of mental illness.

Community Mental Health Centers & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment

A client centred specialty care program serving clients who have both a developmental disability and mental health needs.

Adult Mental Health

Provides advocacy services to in-patients at the 10 major mental health facilities in Ontario, serving patients in both the civil and forensic (not criminally responsible) mental health systems. It is the only service in Canada which provides province-wide, full-time advocacy services within mental health hospitals.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Provides emergency telephone and in-person crisis intervention for individuals experiencing immediate crisis.

Addiction Treatment

Provides support for males and transitional male youth experiencing alcohol or drug addition. Offers advocacy, counselling, education and life skills building activities in a substance free environment. Programs include: Admissions Residential Treatment Supportive Housing Part of the Shelter Health Network.

Support Groups

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Crisis lines & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

In person crisis services

Provides mobile crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services

Addiction Treatment

Provides a 9-bed residential treatment facility and support services for adolescents with alcohol and substance use difficulties combined with mental health or behavioural issues Offers a 90-day substance use treatment program with a focus on culturally relevant programs, counselling and therapy Operates an on site school with qualified teaching staff to allow residents of the Centre to continue with academic studies Coordinates cultural naming ceremonies, feasts, sweat lodges and circles through the supervision of traditional elders Promotes greater responsibility and involvement of the family members in the adolescent"s lifeProvides education and counselling focused on: Developing a balance between the emotional, spiritual, mental, physical and social aspects of an individual"s life An individual"s identity, belonging and sense of direction in life Developing a healthy lifestyle, free of alcohol and substance use Teaching relevant life skillsAftercare Program Provides a referral to another clinician, elder or service provider three weeks prior to discharge who will continue to provide service for 30 days after discharge Offers an aftercare support group once per week for as long as needed Offers continued access to cultural ceremoniesAlso provides: Designated child welfare beds at the treatment facility for First Nation"s communities requiring child placement

Youth Addictions

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services is a community oriented, community based, Native staffed child and family service agency. Weechi-it-te-win serves 10 area First Nations communities located in the Rainy Lake District of Ontario. The agency was created out of the collective wisdom of the 10 Chiefs of the Rainy Lake Tribal Council. Its purpose was to combat the destructive practices of mainstream child welfare agencies within the 10 First Nations communities.

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides mental health and addictions services for communities of the Weeneebayko region Provides mental health workers/counselors in Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Peawanuck, Moosonee and a Psychiatric Clinic Nurse in Moose Factory Offers services of mental health staff including a Regional Clinical Worker, Regional Crisis Intervention/ Early Episode Clinician, Regional Court Worker/Case Manager, Concurrent Disorder Worker, Regional Clinical Team Leader and a Program Director Provides psychiatry services on a regular basis through in-person visits, and via the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Collaborates closely with other programs and services such as the Traditional Healing Program and Sagashtawao Healing LodgeServices and programs offered include: Addictions and mental health counselling Community support Court support and diversion Early psychosis Follow-up and after care for persons discharged from hospital Intensive case management Management of patients with concurrent diagnoses and mood disorders Public education and awareness Referrals to other agencies/services Self-help initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with a serious/persistent mental illness

Support Groups

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Support Groups

Open for in-person services. For more information call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.caOne-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomersSettlement and Integration Services needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefitsLINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry provides basic language skills training in English; allows newcomers to Canada to learn English language skills to make friends, find employment and adjust to living in Canada full-time program available at a range of levels from beginner to advanced (Literacy to Level 6) Enhanced Language Training sector specific language training and career orientation in accounting, workplace administration and customer service, teaching and education, information technology and health care individual counselling and action plan development volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparationAccreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) Program supports newcomers in the process of having their international education, skills and professional experiences recognized by Canadian employers. AQIS is an information and career pathway planning service that advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on professional certification/ license requirements and application procedures, alternative career options, training and skills upgrading programs, credential assessment and local work experiencesEmployment Supports needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications Job Search Workshops program walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individualsServices for Women, Youth and SeniorsWomen, youth and seniors often face specific difficulties to settle and live in Canada. The Welcome Centres provide specialized services, including: support groups recreational and educational opportunities social activities to help building friendships and networksOther Services Older adults exercise program Mother Goose songs, rhymes and stories for parents, caregivers and their children newcomer family workshops, health workshopsPartnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: Social Enterprise for Canada COSTI Immigrant Services Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) Job Skills