National Directory for Canadian Families

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.

Youth Addictions

CCCG is a well established counselling company consisting of over 30 experienced, professional therapists. We are registered psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, pastoral counsellors, and occupational therapists, all of whom have advanced graduate training. We average 12 years of counselling work, including individual, couple and family therapy. We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients arrive at solutions for personal, couple, family and workplace issues within a brief therapy framework. We can also do workplace workshops and interventions. Our practices are client-centered and sensitive to the cultural needs of the client. All our certified therapists are supervised by psychologists and therefore are able to give receipts appropriate for workplace insurance and insurance company. Capital Choice Counselling Group can offer you the following choices: * Choice of expertise (individual, couple and family therapy), * Choice of language (French, English, Polish, Spanish, Cantonese) * Choice of location as our counsellors are located throughout the city of Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Gloucester and Gatineau, Kemptville, and Cornwall. All accessible through one central phone number.

Youth Addictions

Multidisciplinary team of psychologists, counsellors and psychometrists providing mental health services to children, youth and young adults. Founded by Dr. Mario Cappelli. Services include: * psychological assessment * individual and family therapy * psychoeducational assessments for school-age through to post-secondary academic students, * assessments for ADD/ADHD * parenting skills-based therapy * therapy for attachment disorder *

Youth Addictions

Psychologist in private practice. Specializes in Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessments (including for ADD/ADHD); Training includes CBT as well as attachment therapies such as dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP).

Mental Health

Provides system advocacy to reduce the stigma around substance use and works to create equitable access to substance use health services. Develops and delivers educational workshops about substance use for individuals and organizations. Also partners with orga...

Adult Addictions

Psychological and Counselling Services for Individuals and Couples in Ottawa, Ontario.