National Directory for Canadian Families

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers family, individual, and conjoint online general counselling services to people who are Muslim. Provides ongoing and short term support.

Support Groups

National advocacy network for people and for organizations representing people with rare disorders * general information and resourcesProposes national strategies for preventive services, treatments, evidence-informed care, enhanced community supports, sustainable access to therapies, and dedicated research * organizes Rare Disease Day to raise awareness about rare diseases

Support Groups

National resource centre for information relevant to the spondylitis community * education and support to spondyloarthritis patients

Support Groups

Meetings provide a safe space to meet with other persons who stutter and share experiences, receive and give support

Support Groups

A community-based organization of volunteers in the Town of Halton Hills providing practical support and hope to cancer patients and their families * volunteer opportunities availableServices include:Transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment centresLending of equipment and supplies (assessed individually) such as hospital beds, walkers, canes, wigs, transportation chairsPalliative care and respite care assistance (may provide support on an assessed basis)Health and Wellness (helping clients regain good health as they deal with the side effects of treatment and can provide comfort and relaxation to both body and soul)Partnered with Wellspring to provide emotional support services (online programs due to COVID)

Support Groups

A group of women with various types of cancer, providing support and encouragement to each other along the way. Open to any woman dealing with cancer, now or in the past, a place to share with others who understand

Support Groups

Support and encouragement offered by women who share a similar experience with a cancer diagnosis and who understand. Organized by a trained Canadian Cancer Society volunteer facilitator.

Support Groups

Programs and services for young cancer patients being treated in the National Capital Region and their families and their familiesCo-ordinates: support groups: for parents of children On Treatment, for parents of children Off Treatment, for survivors, and young survivors (YSI-Youth Survivor Initiative) financial support: parking program providing parking passes to member parents * Patient Amenities Fund lessening the financial stress on the family * gas cards for hospital trips * Journey Forward packages * bursaries * Tori"s Helping Hand Fund for families coping with a child in palliative care * Special Circumstances Fund for extraordinary situations education support: Cyberkids providing iPads or laptops to patients * workshops * E-Reader program * coping with cancer resources * bereavement resources * education support for survivors events: fundraising events and activities education: resources on the child"s particular diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, impact on the life of the child and the family

Support Groups

Support organization for parents whose child or teen has been diagnosed with cancer provide parents with knowledge of library and other community resources, a quarterly newsletter, social events for the whole family and networking with other organizations provide telephone and email support, hospital and home visits and monthly parent support group meetings during support group meetings for parents an expressive art program is available for children offers school support program/school advisory services monthly teen social group offers weekly art therapy program bereavement support Emergency parent relief fund (gift cards) available to families who are struggling financially provides family care packages at diagnosis with gift cards and parking passes for Hospital for Sick Children provides Christmas baskets for families whose child is on active treatmentChristmas Care ProgramCare packages for families affected by cancer and dealing with cancer treatments during the holidays donations of baked goods, homemade or store bought, toys, grocery store gift cards, movie passes etc are accepted see Facebook page for more details and drop-off locations, Christmas Care ProgramSick kids parking passes program: provides a limited number of passes for parking at Sick Kids to families whose children are currently on treatment

Support Groups

COVID-19 -- essential client visits only * maintaining rides to medical appointments and dialysis * community programs on hold---------------------------------------- Support services for seniors congregate dining (transportation may be available) friendly visiting volunteer opportunitiesCaregiver support/counselling professional counselling and support to family members caring for a frail, disabled or at risk person support groups information and referralCommunity support services homemaking personal care respite care information and referralHome at Last support for seniors to settle at home when discharged from William Osler Health CentreHome maintenance referrals to approved tradespersons for minor home repairs, painting, plumbing, small electrical repairs, lawn care home safety inspectionsNewcomer Elders Support Services support programs for South Asian seniors assistance with community issues workshops social groupsPsychogeriatric Resource Consultant consultation to primary care clinics, support agencies and caregivers providing service to older adults with cognitive impairment and associated responsive behavioursAssisted Living Program on-site personal care, homemaking, case coordination, 24 hour emergency response for eligible residents of designated buildings in Etobicoke, West Woodbridge and BramptonTransportation coordinating rides and helping clients access available transportation optionsSeniors Intensive Community Support case management for seniors living with mental health conditions in partnership with Reconnect Mental Health Services and Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel

Support Groups

The Grandparents" Program is for grandparents or other kin families who have assumed the responsibility of raising an immediate family member. This group provides an opportunity for members to share information, practical tips for daily living, and support and encouragement related to what may be an unexpected parenting role. Monthly meetings include dinner, childcare, activities, and peer to peer support for adults.

Support Groups

Promotes, supports and advocates for the needs and rights of children raised in Kin caregiver homes and those denied access. Help maintain or re-establish family ties, especially those between grandchildren, grandparents and extended families Provide court support, telephone support for members in crisis, and assistance in completing court papers for grandparents representing themselves Holds social events Two online groups for daily emotional support Hosts a kinship conference and camp in Canada

information-lines

Provides information on accessing cannabis for medical purposes and the process for applying to be a licensed producer. Includes: Getting cannabis for medical purposes Regulations for licensed producers Cannabis health effects and risks Information for registered persons Information for law enforcement and municipalities How to apply to be a licensed producer Prescribing cannabis to patients Growing cannabis for your own medical purposes

Support Groups

ABA based Services and Supports: help children and youth with ASD develop skills in the areas of behavior. management/emotional regulation, communication, social/interpersonal, and daily living provide education to parents/caregivers on how to apply ABA strategies to help their children maintain or generalize these skills. involves an assessment of the child/youth"s strengths and needs (may include a functional assessment of behavior). may be provided for 2 to 4 hours per week with some flexibility. involves between 2 and 6 months of service in either group or individualized sessions depending on child/youth"s identified needs.

Youth Addictions

CCCG consists of 12 experienced, professional psychotherapists: we are registered Psychologists, Social Workers, Pastoral Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors, who have advanced post graduate training in individual, marriage and family counselling. We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients arrive at solutions for personal, couple, and family issues within a brief therapy framework. Capital Choice Counselling Group offers choice of expertise (individual, marriage and family therapy), choice of language (English, French, Spanish, Polish), and choice of location as our counsellors offices are established throughout the city, all accessible through one central phone number.