National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Assists family members to cope with the challenges of mental illnesses Offers group sessions to share frustrations and concerns Offers counselling and support to family members to provide strategies, supports and referrals to community partners as needed Offers a Family Education Series twice annually consisting of six 1-hour sessions about a range of mental health issuesLOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.

Youth Addictions

Services and supports for individuals experiencing effects of mental illness and addiction.

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides housing support services, including:Rent Supplement Offers a rent subsidy to individuals who require financial assistance to obtain or maintain housing Works in partnership with landlords in the Sudbury/Manitoulin Districts to provide safe and affordable housingHousing Case Management Provides short-term support to individuals who require assistance in sustaining and maintaining their housing Helps individuals maintain their wellness and develop daily living skills to avoid crisis, hospitalizations, and risk of homelessness Supports individuals for a period of 3-4 months

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Community-based facility offers individual, group, family, and peer counselling. Also provides a variety of other mental health and addiction support services including crisis intervention, virtual support, case management, community wellness programs, housing support, and addiction medicine services.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Community-based facility offers individual, group, family, and peer counselling. Also provides a variety of other mental health and addiction support services including crisis intervention, virtual support, case management, community wellness programs, housing support, and addiction medicine services.

Support Groups

Community Mental Health Centers

LOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list. Identifies and responds to the unmet needs of vulnerable persons with very serious, unstable, and complex mental illnesses, addiction, and social issues Reaches out to and engages with individuals who often have difficulty accessing traditional health and social services Assists individuals in navigating health, mental health, addictions, and social services, including housing Provides primary care in a less formal setting

Crisis lines & In person crisis services

Telephone crisis support continues to operate 24/7. In Thunder Bay, call or text 807-346-8282, or in the district, call toll-free at 1-888-269-3100. Mobile Unit and Crisis Support Residence currently suspended due to covid-19. Provides 24/7 telephone support, including via text Offers an 8 hour mobile unit to provide in-person crisis assessment Operates a short-term Crisis Support ResidenceTelephone support provides the following: Crisis assessment and intervention Follow-up Referrals to other community services Support to family and friends Wellness PlanningLOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: CMHA Waterloo Wellington has altered service delivery to protect public health and safety. For more information about service changes, visit COVID-19: Update on Services. If in crisis, or not yet connected to a CMHA service, call 1-844-HERE247. For urgent document requests, call Reception at 1-844-CMHA-WW3 (264-2993).Provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. Promotes the mental health of all people through research and information services, sponsored research projects, education, workshops, seminars, pamphlets, newsletters and resource services. Encourages public action and commitment to strengthening community mental health services, legislation and policies affecting services.Information and Education: brochures and information sheets, workshops and educational events, leisure information, internet access, advocacy and skill developmentReferral Services: provided by HERE 24 SEVEN 1-844-437-3247, for many services in the community from a centralized location ; one-to-one meeting where staff can suggest options related to mental health support services (including those provided by the Centres for Mental Health), mental health treatment services and other services available in the communitySupport Services: coordinate support services for individuals (youth, adults, seniors and families) who struggle with a significant mental health issue so that they may live and fully participate in their community ; address and overcome barriers in housing, employment, education, leisure, relationships, financial stability and social pursuits; intensive support to short-term crisis support, to intermittent support, provided as neededBridging Employment Supports, Links To Work: helps persons with disabilities (ages 16-65) to obtain paid, competitive employment; call 1-866-387-6660 ext 4087 to make an appointmentEntrepreneurship Project: assists individuals who have been involved with the mental health system become self-employed or start their own business; referrals made through local CMHA Centres for Mental Health, other area agencies, or by self referralSelf Help Program: supportive environment for people with lived experience in mental health and addictions; mutual support, sharing of common issues and resources; one-on-one peer support and support group meetings designed to assist individuals in their own growth and development by sharing successes and developing strategies; self help resource centre; recovery planning groups (men"s and women"s groups); advocacy support, services of entrepreneurship facilitatorSelf Help, Spark of Brilliance: community-based mental health initiative that promotes healing, recovery and discovery through the expressive arts; workshops open to people living with mental health issues and / or addictions and their supportive allies, including family members, friends and mental health workers

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

COVID-19 Update: All CMHA WW offices are open by appointment only. Virtual care options remain for some programs and services. Call for more information. provides access to community mental health and addictions services specialized mental health clinical programs and services, including seniors programs, adult programs and crisis services dialectical behaviour therapy, psychiatry, telepsychiatry, and first step recovery early psychosis intervention and eating disorders programs centralized patient intake services, service resolution and network coordinationDirect services are offered through a number of locations in the region.

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: CMHA Waterloo Wellington has altered service delivery to protect public health and safety. For more information about service changes, visit COVID-19: Update on ServicesCommunity based mental health services supporting people of all ages. Services include: adult psychiatric and mental health assessments for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties; treatment options include brief individual and group therapies, education and support groups; prescribing and monitoring of medication seniors specialized psychiatric and mental health assessments and treatment support for families with children who are experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or eating disorders Preschool Assessment Consultation Services Developmental services include Infant and Pre-School Support Services; Special Needs Child Care; Family Support Options, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services, and Behaviour Therapy

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: CMHA Waterloo Wellington has altered service delivery to protect public health and safety. For more information about service changes, visit COVID-19: Update on ServicesCommunity based mental health services for individuals and families facing mental illness and developmental challenges. Services include: specialized psychiatric and mental health assessments and treatment for adults and seniors; treatment includes brief individual and group therapies, education and support groups, prescribing and monitoring of medication programs for school-aged children and teens specialized programs for Eating DisordersIntensive Geriatric Service Workers (IGSW) - work with frail seniors after release from hospital or who display a complex number of needs to create a care plan for community supports and health careFamily Support Options - program for families caring for children with developmental or physical disabilities; can help families apply for funding to receive one-to-one support, respite services, access to Supporting Kids in Camp program; Infant and Pre-School Support Services including pre-school assessment consultation for child care providers and families of children 2-6 years of age; call 1-800-265-7293 ext 3616 for detailsCourt Support Worker - support for people with mental health issues who are in conflict with the law

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief/trauma (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. The program also offers ongoing seminars about coping with grief and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public. Structured therapy for individuals experiencing traumatic death and complicated grief Facilitated Support Groups Widows and Widowers of all ages Bereaved Parents of Older Children as well as Infants Adults Bereaved by Suicide Adults Bereaved by Homicide Adult Grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member) Educational Seminars Community Group and Public Educational Presentations about grief and supporting grieving individuals Annual Candlelight Vigils for those bereaved by suicide, homicide and the death of a child.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers short-term individual and family counselling services. Virtual services available.

Youth Addictions

Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting good mental health, developing and implementing support systems and services and encouraging public action to strengthen community mental health services and related policies and legislation. Services include: * Mental Health Information and Referral Service, which offers information on mental health services, referrals to needed/wanted services, needs assessments, education, advocacy, and consultation to any Ottawa resident. * Mental Health Community Support Services (including Mental Health Information and Referral Service; Case Management Service); * Public Education * Community Mental Health Support Services (Housing Outreach, Community Support Program); * Volunteer Programs; * Brokerage Service.