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Support Groups

A group of Black high school students who have taken on the initiative to create: a peer-to-peer support group for other Black high school students bi-weekly initiative composed of games and activities that promote youth engagement, support and mental well-being activities are also supervised by a Registered Psychotherapist to ensure groups are ethically delivered

Youth Addictions

AccessMHA is a new way where people can contact a single service to connect to mental health and addiction services that will match your needs.

Community Mental Health Centers

Serves as a single access point for individuals searching for outpatient mental health services, supportive housing, case management, diagnostic assessment/medication review, and chronic pain management services Works as a partnership between four community health organizations including Alpha Court, Canadian Mental Health Association, St Joseph"s Care Group, and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for the services they offer Provides individuals with a simplified outpatient referral form to access programs or services

Support Groups

Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at homeHospice Carehospice coordinators meet with clients and caregivers in their home to understand their physical and emotional needs * they listen, support, educate and connect to resources in the communitytrained volunteers can provide much needed respite for caregivers, practical assistance and a listening earin-home wellness services include complementary therapies and music therapyProvides trained staff and volunteers to support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss through the death of a loved one * volunteer opportunities and training availableBereavement support:bereavement support request available onlineone-on-one visitssupport groups: spousal/partner loss; adult child loss; drop-in group (Milton)bereavement resource library in the Oakville office * bereavement newsletterinformation on the grieving processvirtual bereavement support group for those grieving the death of a loved onebereavement walking group in Oakville and in the summer for people grieving the loss of a loved oneto register contact Carole La Tour 1-800-387-7127 ext 2312 (Oakville) or Nina Page ext 2316 (Burlington) or Melinda Brown ext 2320 (Milton and Halton Hills)Hospice Palliative Helpline: 905-667-1865confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conferenceprovide/share resourcesfacilitate conversations about the goals and plan of care for end of lifeaddress challenges and support emotional well beingsupport, information and education about grief, and spiritual distresssupport for palliative care clinical questions by a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Support Groups

New Dementia Care Centre provides supports for people living with dementia: adult day programs, overnight respite, caregiver support and educationAdult Day Program for people living with dementia (Soper Club)integrated Adult Day Program for frail older adults and people with mild dementia (Walmley Club )eight short stay overnight respite beds located in Patty"s Place (JIM"s Suites) * stays available beginning Nov 1, 2021 *must book 2 nights initially for trial nights * currently only booking Monday to Thursday and will go to 7 days in mid January 2022a 3D immersive technology room (designed specifically for people with dementia)support, education and consultation to people and family affected by Alzheimer"s disease and dementiaCaregiver Cafe with additional caregiver support for familiesServices and Programs:Caregiver Education and SupportJIM"s Suites - Overnight Respite CareSoper Club - Adult Day ProgramWalmley Club - Adult Day Program

Support groups

Peer-led charity organized to share information and provide support and education regarding Acoustic Neuroma cancer, information services include:early diagnosis informationtreatment informationpost-surgical issues support

Support Groups

Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANAC) of Canada is a peer-led, volunteer, charitable organization, providing information and support to patients and their families who have been diagnosed with the rare brain tumour acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma).ANAC promotes early diagnosis leading to successful treatment and support of post-surgical issues for individuals.ANAC supports ongoing research, information sharing and public education of acoustic neuroma tumours.

Support Groups

Support group for those diagnosed with acromegaly and gigantism raises public awareness of acromegaly through education and advocacy

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

COVID19 Services provided by phone, including Mental Health Support 437-245-2788, and psychiatric consultations; meal support and delivery for most vulnerable registered clients; groups and in person programs suspended----------Ethnoracial mental health centre, including individual and community support (case management), support groups and peer support, family support, drop-in, social rehabilitation, life skills development, community kitchen, and psychiatric consultation consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers, such as employment preparation, computer training, and literacy and ESL classes leadership and advocacy training alternative models of support and services, including art and music therapy community outreach, including anti-racism education and training in mental health2SLGBTQ + Case ManagementFor members of racialized communities, includes trauma-informed counselling, drop in programs, harm reduction anti-racism, anti-oppression framework

Support Groups

Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling, information and referrals for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV. Counselling for cis and trans, gay, bi, queer men regardless of HIV status HIV gay men"s coffee night for HIV-positive gay men over 40 women"s coffee night for HIV-positive cis and trans women support, health and wellness groups income tax clinic for people with HIV weekly hot lunch programs for people with HIV (registration required) social support events for people with HIV workshops and community health forums for those living with or at risk of HIVHIV/STI Prevention Education and Outreach Information on HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), safer sex and safer substance use outreach to at-risk youth and gay and bisexual men free condoms and lubricant - available at the offices or in queer community venues harm reduction kits for cis and trans gay, bi, queer men online outreach on social and sexual dating apps used by cis and trans gay, bi, queer men discussion groups, workshops service provider training for agencies serving womenEmployment ACTion, www.employmentaction.orgFor people with HIV and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities on ODSP Income Supports considering entering or re-entering the workforce career assessments skills development self-employment development job placement information sessionsPositive Youth Outreach (PYO)Peer-based support and education for youth 16-29 years living with HIV social support workshops weekly evening drop-inGay Men"s Health Programs: Group-based programs for HIV-negative and HIV-positive ci and trans gay, bi queer men addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and body image Wellness Group Meth and Sex Group Magnetic Couples" Group Substance use support group for cis & trans gay/bi/queer menCommunity Counselling Program free confidential counselling about issues concerning HIV, sexual health, mental health and substance use for HIV negative and HIV-positive cis and trans gay, bi, queer men; intake required onsite bathhouse counselling program for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)Women"s Programs:Social support programs for cis and trans women with HIV WomenZone social spaces and learning support Women"s Coffee Night informal social supportSome programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies; for more information, visit www.actoronto.org

Support Groups

Information and referral individual help and moral support discussion and support groups information workshops -

Youth Addictions

At ACTion Psychotherapy, we provide leading mental health treatment, so that you can suffer less and take action on what matters to you. Our compassionate and effective therapists are dedicated to helping you move closer to the life you want. We’re ready to help you get started. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Virtual and in-person services across Toronto and Ontario.

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

Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times to book an appointment please contact main intake line at 905-639-6537 ext 0 Service/Treatment offered: Screening/Intake & Assessment Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN Q3, often needed to access residential services) Individual Counselling Group Counselling Internal/External referrals Referral to inpatient residential treatment and other appropriate services (detox etc.) Educational workshops and support for significant others, family members and friends concerned with a loved one"s substance use Family & Friends Programs gain the support and knowledge you seek by attending one of ADAPT"s comprehensive workshops - individually designed with information specific to your concerns if additional support is required after attending one of the workshops, individual counselling services can be arranged the person you are concerned about does not need to be a client of ADAPT in order for you to access services all groups/workshops are free and completely confidential Opioid Outreach & Treatment Services brings together a team of dedicated clinicians offering a wide range of services across Mississauga-Halton to those who are using opioids, and to their families/significant others individual counselling and support clinical nursing assessment and care peer support help to access additional treatment and support services education and support to cope with chronic pain support with stress and mental health issues information about Methadone and Suboxone treatment education and support for family members and friends concerned about a loved one"s opioid use help with related issues such as: housing, finances/income, legal issues, work & school mobile outreach team can arrange to meet you in a safe location of your choice, or at ADAPT offices call the main intake line to book an appointment Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) program holds 14 subsidies in the Mississauga/Halton health region, and 17 in the Burlington health region a partnership between ADAPT, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and Support House program provides support and services to clients in recovery who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or inadequately housed each participant receives a full package of clinical/support services, as well as a housing subsidy housing subsidy is active for a period of 12-18 months, and is based on need provides intensive outreach services, with case managers who support clients in their recovery and the move to successful, independent living clients must be stable enough in their recovery and their mental health status, within the program"s time- frame, to be considered for independent living each client receives individual support, as well as participating in 15 life skills courses that assist in their growth and attaining independence For a full list of ADAPT services, see here

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Trained counsellors provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following: gambling-related issues gaming excessive internet use shopping hyper-sexuality Support services begin with a comprehensive assessment to explore the effect the problem area has on all aspects of one"s life, followed by an individualized treatment plan, developed by the counsellor and the client gambling addiction treatment plan may include individual, group, couples/family counselling, as well as referrals to day treatments, residential treatments, or utilization of other community resources counselling services are also available to the significant others and family members affected by the problem behaviour of a loved one, regardless of whether or not the loved one is a client of ADAPT services Problem Gambling Intensive Day Treatment Program offers a no-cost, 5-day intensive treatment program focused on gambling-specific issues through education and support, strive to assist clients in building a successful foundation for healthy, long-term lifestyle changes program is accessible at several locations in Ontario and runs Mon to Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm topics covered include: education about problem gambling and how it can become addictive, exploring thoughts that maintain problem gambling, coping with emotions, developing behaviours that support change, and relapse prevention for inquiries or referrals please contact the Problem Gambling Day Treatment Program at: 1-866-783-7073 or 905-691-2687

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

Assessment, Treatment and Referral Services provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times to book an appointment please contact main intake line at 905-639-6537 ext 0 Service/Treatment offered: Screening/Intake & Assessment Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN Q3, often needed to access residential services) Individual Counselling Group Counselling Internal/External referrals Referral to inpatient residential treatment and other appropriate services (detox etc.) Educational workshops and support for significant others, family members and friends concerned with a loved one"s substance use Family & Friends Programs gain the support and knowledge you seek by attending one of ADAPT"s comprehensive workshops - individually designed with information specific to your concerns if additional support is required after attending one of the workshops, individual counselling services can be arranged the person you are concerned about does not need to be a client of ADAPT in order for you to access services all groups/workshops are free and completely confidential Opioid Outreach & Treatment Services brings together a team of dedicated clinicians offering a wide range of services across Mississauga-Halton to those who are using opioids, and to their families/significant others individual counselling and support clinical nursing assessment and care peer support help to access additional treatment and support services education and support to cope with chronic pain support with stress and mental health issues information about Methadone and Suboxone treatment education and support for family members and friends concerned about a loved one"s opioid use help with related issues such as: housing, finances/income, legal issues, work & school mobile outreach team can arrange to meet you in a safe location of your choice, or at ADAPT offices call the main intake line to book an appointment Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) program holds 14 subsidies in the Mississauga/Halton health region, and 17 in the Burlington health region a partnership between ADAPT, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and Support House program provides support and services to clients in recovery who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or inadequately housed each participant receives a full package of clinical/support services, as well as a housing subsidy housing subsidy is active for a period of 12-18 months, and is based on need provides intensive outreach services, with case managers who support clients in their recovery and the move to successful, independent living clients must be stable enough in their recovery and their mental health status, within the program"s time- frame, to be considered for independent living each client receives individual support, as well as participating in 15 life skills courses that assist in their growth and attaining independence For a full list of ADAPT services, see here