National Directory for Canadian Families

Youth Addictions

The Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre is driven by the desire of Aboriginal peoples within the areas of Windsor and Essex County to become a self-sufficient, self-determining, self-governing community. Programs include: -Child & Youth -Health & Wellness -Addiction -Literacy etc.

Support Groups

Non-profit organization which supports immigrant and refugees from Nepal includes Nepalese speaking Bhutanese refugee during their integration into Canadian life provides special support to those who are dealing with extreme anxiety, stress and PTSD provides counseling, settlement and information to help them get settled works as a bridge between clients and service providers currently we are serving 58 seniors directly and about 300 people indirectlyMain focus intergenerational activities once a week seniors support and provide socialization activities crisis support/student support

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Health promotion activities delivered by community diabetes workers and health service providers

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National telephone hotline for Indigenous people in Canada who need to speak with counsellors focus on mental health issues culturally appropriate counselling support and crisis intervention information on long-term or follow-up support services online chat

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COVID-19 (January 17, 2022): Providing support as usual. Visit their website for additional information.Confidential call-in support services counseling information and advice on reporting referrals to resources

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COVID-19 (November 5, 2021): Operates as usual.

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Parenting education and support program for parents of children

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COVID-19 (8 June 2021) VAC offices and Service Canada centres are not open to the public due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). You can continue to connect with us through My VAC Account secure messaging or by calling 1-866-522-2122 or VAC Assistance Service 1-800-567-5803.Visit their website for more details.Counsels and advises Veterans and their dependents concerning entitlement under Veteran"s Legislation accepts and initiates applications for Veterans" benefits including health care applications, Service Benevolent Funds and trust funds provides information and referral services to social welfare and health agencies assessment of Veterans with physical or mental disabilities and placement in an appropriate treatment centre: Perley and Rideau Veterans" Health Centre at 613-526-7170 may provide financial assistance to veterans where services are not otherwise covered VAC Assistance Service: short term counselling and/or crisis interventionClick here for the Benefits Payment Calendar

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COVID-19 Offices not open to the public. Contact by phone. Visit website for more information.Provides services and benefits to meet the health, social and economic needs of veterans, Canadian Forces members, retired members and their dependents. Services include: Health services - hearing loss, physical injuries, mental health counselling Training, education and job search Income support and emergency funding Help at home, assistance with at-risk housing situations, death and bereavement Benefits for family and caregivers Other veterans" groups such as Canadian War Veterans, Allied Veterans, Canadian Merchant Marine, RCMP and Regular Force Veterans may qualify for all or some of the services and benefits

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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefitsFinancial assistance income support death benefit disability benefits health care benefits caregiver benefit prisoner of war compensation War Veterans AllowanceVeterans Independence Program Assistance with the cost of home care servicesLast Post FundFuneral and burial program, see separate listingHealth, Mental Health and Transition servicesMedical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term careVAC Assistance Service24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionalsOperational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS) Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their familiesVeterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)Helmets to HardhatsApprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades

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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefitsFinancial assistance income support death benefit disability benefits health care benefits caregiver benefit prisoner of war compensation War Veterans AllowanceVeterans Independence Program Assistance with the cost of home care servicesLast Post FundFuneral and burial program, see separate listingHealth, Mental Health and Transition servicesMedical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term careVAC Assistance Service24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionalsOperational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS) Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their familiesVeterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)Helmets to HardhatsApprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades

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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefitsFinancial assistance income support death benefit disability benefits health care benefits caregiver benefit prisoner of war compensation War Veterans AllowanceVeterans Independence Program Assistance with the cost of home care servicesLast Post FundFuneral and burial program, see separate listingHealth, Mental Health and Transition servicesMedical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term careVAC Assistance Service24 hour crisis line, and short-term problem solving with mental health professionalsOperational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their familiesVeterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)Helmets to HardhatsApprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades

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Services and Information: Benefits for Veterans- financial support, healthcare, disability and other benefits for current and former members of Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP and their families Services and benefits for the military- access services and benefits of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families Mental Health and Wellness Transition to civilian life Reviews and appeals Visit the website for detailed information regarding the services aboveVeterans Independence Program Annual tax-free funding for services such as grounds maintenance, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care and professional health and support services At Risk or Homeless Veterans ProgramsVeterans Affairs Canada (VAC) may be able to help with: Emergency Funds Health Care Financial Support Employment Vocational Training and Support Peer Support Case Management Click Here to Find Out More about the ProgramsFor more detailed information of Services for Veterans and their Families Click Here

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Low cost dental hygiene clinic providing oral health care to individuals of all ages * clients are required to commit to multiple appointments * restorative dental services such as fillings, dentures, crowns, implants, root canals, and extractions are not provided * a dentist is available during morning and afternoon appointments for consultation onlyServices provided: teeth cleaning oral cancer screening periodontal and dental exam X-rays oral hygiene assessment, recommendation and instruction nutritional counselling smoking cessation desensitizing fluoride sealants whitening sport guards

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Information and support groups for people with Addison"s/Adrenal Insufficiency and their families * support groups in South/Central Ontario and Eastern Ontario * telephone or visit website for information about support groups * newsletters for members * information and resources available, including emergency documents