National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups & Crisis lines

Community counselling, support groups for women and children, advocacy, accompaniment to legal services, assistance finding housing, and telephone contactViolence prevention programs for girls, including tweens, teens and young women; contact for program details and registration informationReelRealMen online 10 week program for male identified youth 14-18 years; safe space for male-facilitated discussions on gender based violence, healthy masculinity and relationships; contact for details on registration and schedule

Support Groups

COVID19 -- essential primary care available on site -- call ahead, non-essential service available by phone * Food bank -- hampers available for pick up, Tuesday 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10 am-12 noon * group activities cancelledShort-term counseling, group sessions and workshops for women * mental health information and education * brief counseling strategies (culturally adapted CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Arts Based, Expressive) * advocacy and referrals

Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID-19: Counselling has been moved to an online platform.In person services available based on need.A 24 hour emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Trained counsellors provide support, information and advocacy to women experiencing abuse 24 hour crisis and support line Transitional support and housing program Support groups Child witness, individual and group counseling Volunteer opportunities may be available

Support Groups & Crisis lines & In person crisis services

Supportive and psycho educational groups for women and children experiencing abuse and/or dealing with the effects of trauma, depression, and anxiety * offered throughout the year, including groups running at the same time for mothers and their childrenCommon Threads - Program for women * focuses on education around intimate partner abuse and covers topics such as defining abuse, exploring impacts of abuse and survival skillsExploring Your World through Art - Program for women * women use their choice of art, craft materials, and/or written expression to learn about themselves in a safe and non-intrusive group settingPeaceful Families - Community-based program for groups for moms and their children, ages 5 to 18, who have experienced abuse in their family * groups for mom and children run concurrently (at the same time) * moms given the opportunity to process and understand the hurting that happened in their family from a child-centered perspective * children given the opportunity to process and understand the hurting that happened in their familyCircle of Security - Relationship-based, early intervention program for moms with young children * designed to enhance attachment security between parents and childrenGirls Creating Change - 8-week discussion group for young women, ages 14 to 18 years, to discuss issues important to them * issues discussed may include: gender identity and what it means to be a woman; self-esteem; boundaries; being assertive; healthy sexuality; power/privilege and its effects on our lives; violence; self-harm; bullying; leadership and taking actionWomen"s Empowerment -This group focuses on increasing their self-esteem and self-empowerment. Topics include self-esteem, self-care, healthy sexuality, sleep hygiene and empowermentEquine Group - In partnership with Heartwood Equine Connections. Two day group workshop where horses are a therapeutic tool to provide emotional healing for women who have experienced violence and trauma

Crisis lines & In person crisis services

Community-based rape crisis centre provides 24-Hour Support and Crisis Line information and referral to survivors of sexual violence at any time in their lives their families and all the communities of Renfrew County free public speaking events in-service education lending materials workshops on sexual violence and support issues serving women over the age of 16 who have or are experiencing sexual violence and for those supporting them supports families with LGBT questions (lesbian * gay * bisexual and transgender) calls accepted from men for referral support

Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitationSexual Violence CounsellingIndividual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required includes date rape, cyber sexual violence, childhood sexual assault volunteer training Human TraffickingCounselling, case management, safety planning and intervention support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646Public education and outreach, including workshops and presentations around sexual violence and human trafficking, contact Public Education Coordinator sseeraj@womenssupportnetwork.ca

Helplines & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers telephone assistance, support, and information to individuals who have experienced sexual violence or human trafficking.

Youth Addictions

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Registered with The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) who provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults (ages 12+). My approaches to psychotherapy include CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused to list a few. My framework can be described as one that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive when it comes to working with clients. In psychotherapy, my highest priority is in establishing and maintaining a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship with all of my clients and approach the concerns in an empathic and compassionate manner.

Community Mental Health Centers

Case Management direct service including counselling advocacy escort to appointments help to navigate different systems, such as housing, legal, health care help with application for ODSP, connecting to housing workers, finding a doctor referrals for case management through The Access Point (see separate entry)Counselling using different therapeutic methods, such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), NarrativeCrisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077 on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges partners include LOFT Community Services, Haven Toronto, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for detailsWork Initiative Network (WIN) community based program that helps adults experiencing mental health issues find paid employment

Support Groups

Newcomer Settlement services settlement support orientation to Canada supportive counselling help with selected documentation including permanent resident card renewal information and referral newcomer workshops online and in person workshopsNewcomer Youth Settlement -- for youth 13-24 years friendship and emotional support individual support homework club computer camp sports club and social and recreational activities orientation to postsecondary education job search support support for at-risk newcomer youthCommunity Connections Program mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals -- one-on-one or online program matches internationally trained professionals with a mentor from a similar profession for cultural and professional orientation and English tutoring group activities for newcomers and refugees to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Chinese Workers NetworkParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry ; childminding for children while parents attend classes ; tablet lending for online classesBridging Program for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training in finance and accounting, office administration and customer service individual counselling action plan development paid and unpaid job placements mentoring and networking resume and interview preparation business communication, Canadian work environment, business writing and presentation skills on-going support children programming and TTC fare available to qualifying participantsseasonal income tax clinic -- open to allVolunteer Services -- many volunteer opportunities for all including newcomers to CanadaSome programs and services provided at other sites

Youth Addictions

As a Schedule 1 Psychiatric Facility with 19 adult care beds, we offer a wide range of in and outpatient services to residents of Oxford County, which include Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and surrounding area. The team, including psychiatrists, family physicians, skilled nurses and social workers assess, diagnose and develop a treatment plan with clients. The goal of treatment is to maximize mental health functioning as well as to encourage the utilization of healthy coping skills in their home environment. If hospitalization is required,strong physician relationships, outpatient programs and community links facilitate a smooth transition to home upon discharge from hospital.

Support Groups

Life Groups: 10-13 week courses groups meet once a week includes discussion, DVD, practical instruction, prayer, reflection and encouragement, from a basic Christian perspective, in a caring and supportive atmosphere led by facilitators with life experiences sympathetic to their courses, who, although non-professionals, are equipped to teach, guide and lead to personal, and spiritual growth and healingCelebrate Recovery: Christ-centred, purpose-driven recovery program grounded in the teachings of the Beatitudes 12 steps and their biblical comparisons are presented as steps toward overcoming "hurts, habits, and hang-ups" group offered year-roundDivorceCare: Journey of Hope for persons experiencing divorce topics dealt with include: the road to healing, anger, loneliness, facing depression, kids, finances, forgiveness, and moreAnger, Taming Your Wild Side: anger management finding and dealing with root causes of anger and learning healthy ways to handle and communicate emotionsBoundaries: explores the topics of boundaries and limits, and shows people how to set healthy boundaries with their parents, spouse, children, friends, co-workers and even themselvesH.O.P.E.: Helping Others Persevere Everyday: recovery and healing from abuse course uses Jan Frank"s "The Door of Hope" as a vehicle driving recovery; taking past experiences meant to harm and turning them to good

Youth Addictions

Treatment services for children, youth and their families, experiencing social, emotional, psychological and/or psychiatric difficulties.

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Programs directed to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. These age-specific programs include office-based individual and family counselling, group therapy, suicide prevention, day treatment, and intensive services Office-based counselling provides support to families whose children and youth struggle with mental health concerns, school difficulties, family conflict, divorce, trauma, grief, addictions, behavioural concerns, suicide concerns, suicidal ideation, and general counselling Intensive Services are directed toward families of children (0-18 years) * This program offers counselling and support, parenting strategies, consultation, and support to schools, parenting groups, and children"s programs Tele-Mental Health provides Program Consultations, an Educational Component, and Direct Consultations with Child Psychiatrists throughout Ontario using video conferencing

Support Groups

Provides support to caregivers who are supporting someone who is seriously ill. It is an opportunity to meet with others who share similar feelings and situations. Come and talk/listen while enjoying a cup of hot tea.