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Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups & Support Groups

Mental health treatment, rehabilitation and support services for identified clients with severe and persistent mental illnessServices: crisis intervention (clients of ACT only) education, support and consultation to clients" families medication prescription, administration, monitoring social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time skill training substance abuse counselling support with activities of daily living symptom assessment, management, individual supportive therapy work related services

Adult Addictions

I offer evidence-based bilingual psychological services in the Ottawa area. These services include diagnostic/personality assessments, consultation, and psychotherapy. Areas of expertise include: * Depression * Anxiety * Identity/personality issues * Survivors of childhood abuse.

Drugs-Alcohol-Gambling Helplines

Offers specialized support with assessment, treatment and follow-up care.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and drug use and gambling addictions Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug use problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Support Groups

COVID19 all services are provided in-person, by phone, and online; walk-ins are welcome all workshops offered on-line----------- --------------- --------------Settlement Services needs assessment, information and referral, supportive counselling information on employment, citizenship and immigration, education and housing, financial literacy support to file forms group sessions including English and French conversation groups, citizenship preparation sessions, computer training, career networking, parenting walk-in services, free access to computers and Internet, free fax to local numbersCommunity Service Program for women including group or one-on-one settlement counselling activities to build social networks and break isolation short term skills training for employment such as cashier, retail customer service, sewing, or food handling workshops series such as chronic pain management, how to manage diabetes, nutrition (healthy eating) programsServices at other locations -- itinerant settlement counselling services, Library Settlement Program at several locations in Scarborough

Mental Health Counselling

Offers counselling for individuals, couples, and families for a variety of mental and non-mental health issues.

Support Groups

COVID19 -- In person, video or phone sessions are available in response to client preferenceTherapy, counselling for individuals, couples and families regardless of religious beliefs, and young parent support services: assist victims of family violence to obtain protection and safety group programs for abused women, children and teens exposed to violence parenting groups for young parents one on one parenting support and supportive counselling life skills and social groups for young parents couple and family therapy trauma counselling psychotherapy for mild to moderate mental health issuesHead office in OshawaSatellite office in Ajax250 Bayly Street W, Unit 22Ajax, ON L1S 3V4AMember Agency of Catholic Charities, a Member Agency of Family Service Ontario, and a Member Agency of Ontario Young Parents Association

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides coordination and case management of community resources, advocacy, emotional support, and guidance to adult individuals with a developmental disability.The Adult Protective Services Worker program (APSW) provides support to those living in the community on their own with little or not significant support.The Adult Family Support Worker program (AFSW) provides support to those living at home with their family.Services include: identification of a person"s needs, strengths, resources, and goals Identification of/and liaison with additional required services Individualized planning service coordination case management and advocacy emotional support and guidance monitoring and follow up

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referralsCounselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and FamiliesCounselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions Violence Against Women Program counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse social reform, public education and advocacyPartner Assault Response12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressWalk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)Partner in Safe Centre of PeelCoordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referralsCounselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and FamiliesCounselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions Violence Against Women Program counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse social reform, public education and advocacyPartner Assault Response12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressWalk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)Partner in Safe Centre of PeelCoordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referralsCounselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and FamiliesCounselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions Violence Against Women Program counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse social reform, public education and advocacyPartner Assault Response12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressWalk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)Partner in Safe Centre of PeelCoordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Youth Addictions

Provides immediate single-session counselling services to adults and youth on a first come, first served basis. Will help people deal with a variety of issues such as abuse, family conflict, stress, grief, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, separation and divorce.   Visit http://www.cfssc.ca for service locations and times

Support Groups

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.comIndividual, couple, and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs, anger management, mentoring programHere to HelpGroup programs for women, and their children 4-16 years focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting in partnership with North York Violence Against Women agencies available fall, winter and springHousing Transition Support ProgramCounselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children"s services, education and employment safety planning and goal settingManaging Emotions ThoughtfullyGroup support and strategies to manage emotions due to traumaRISEDrop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuseUnderstanding Abuse8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolationWomen Helping Women ProgramPeer support for women in counselling, provided by trained volunteer mentors individual support community awareness, speakers

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-921-1163 or email info@cfstoronto.comIndividual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors anger management Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)Mental Health Support Line, 647-249-9059Free, confidential phone or text support, Wed 3 pm-10 pmFamily Life Program Marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, self-confident women groups, and separation and divorce groupsNew Beginnings Ministry Parish based peer support for bereavement, separation and divorceViolence PreventionWoman abuse prevention program, and programs helping men end abuseMember agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services

This is not a 24-hour crisis service. Persons requesting service will be contacted within two business days of callingCrisis Response Network Coordination provides support to youth or adults age eighteen or older, with a dual diagnosis of developmental disability and mental health needs or challenging behaviour, experiencing a crisis Dual Diagnosis is defined as a co-existing developmental disability and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours Youth age sixteen and older, with a dual diagnosis, who are involved with the justice system may be eligible to receive up to four months of case management support to assist them within the legal services