National Directory for Canadian Families

Youth Addictions

Network of clinics that provides evidence-based psychological services to children, adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. Over 50 psychologists and psychological associates who provide care, focusing on: * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), * Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), * Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

support-groups

Helps connect individuals to local information, support and events. Chapters include: CCB Blind Sports Nova Scotia Chapter CCB Crafts and Hobbies Chapter CCB Faith, Hope and Love Chapter CCB Sydney Curling Chapter CCB Sydney Chapter

support-groups

Provides a space for young adults in the blind and low vision community to stay active, share information and build a strong network.

Support Groups

A parent-driven community group striving to meet the needs of children, youth and young adults who are medically fragile

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information----------Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureauChild, Youth and Family ProgramIndividual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessionsAnti-Human Trafficking ProgramIndividual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human traffickingAdult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) GroupGroup therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapyGroup Therapist Training ProgramFor professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood traumaOutreach and Prevention ProgramIncludes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionalsMember agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Support Groups

Christian church offering worship and children"s services youth programs programs for older adults GriefShare program

Crisis lines

All in-person services are by appointment only; services are also offered virtually, by phone or video conferenceProvides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following: Accompaniment Advocacy Community liaison and development Counselling and peer support Information and referral Practical assistanceAlso provides: Free lending library Prevention programs Public education Volunteer trainingHead office located in Thunder Bay

Crisis lines

All in-person services are by appointment only; services are also offered virtually, by phone or video conferenceProvides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following: Accompaniment Advocacy Community liaison and development Counselling and peer support Information and referral Practical assistanceAlso provides: Free lending library Prevention programs Public education Volunteer trainingSatellite office located in: Geraldton

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services * personal development groupsCommunity-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health Primary Health CareServices offered to rostered patients by a health care team of doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, dietician, social worker, chiropodist, and physiotherapist including:Complex Mental Health and Addictions - includes mental health conditions with severe effects on client functional abilities. For all clients with ongoing addiction concerns, this team will provide the most wraparound care and support.Social Work Support Program - provides confidential short-term, and goal-focused counselling to help individuals dealing with Depression, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Stressful life situations, Relationship issues, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Assertiveness Training and Solution Focused/ Brief Therapy principles. Access to social work is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.Anger Solutions Program™ helps individuals develop appropriate ways to express and resolve their anger. Built on a psychosocial rehabilitation foundation, Anger Solutions incorporates the best of several evidence-based therapeutic models.Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and Older Adult - includes clients whose primary diagnoses are diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular conditions, etc. who require routine monitoring and will benefit from support in self management of these conditions. This includes all clients who are 65 years and over as many will overlap with the CDM conditions, thus we also routinely monitor osteoporosis, falls risks and cognitive changes.Osteoporosis program: Watch for the upcoming launch of our new bone health and falls prevention program! Clients will have the opportunity to learn about their risk level for osteoporosis, eating well for strong bones, fall prevention techniques, appropriate exercises and medication education.Physiotherapy Program - The Physiotherapist performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counseling. Various treatments are prescribed including but not limited to, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS). Access to physiotherapy is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.Seniors" Social Group -provides seniors with an opportunity to get out and meet new people, enjoy music, snacks, and fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere.Smoking Cessation Program - Provides high quality one-on-one smoking cessation behavioural counselling, coaching and support to clients wishing to reduce or quit smoking, including assessing client readiness to reduce/quit smoking, review of evidence-based pharmacotherapies and psycho-social interventions, assisting client with development of a Quit Plan, and coaching, supporting and encouraging client in the achievement of their Quit Goals. Access to the Smoking Cessation Program is by referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner.Preventative/Prenatal/Pediatrics - this group will primarily be clients who need mostly screening programs, immunizations, episodic care, supportive education, and programs to support healthy lifestyles.Nutrition program - The CCHC Dietician performs community nutritional needs assessments and identifies barriers to acquiring adequate food security, facilitating and supporting community initiatives to improve food security and performs nutritional assessments, development of client-focused nutritional plans, health education/counseling. Access the Dietician is through referral from your CCHC Physician or Nurse Practitioner or from the community at large.Craving ChangeTM - Watch for the upcoming program that "provides cognitive-behavioural tools, activities and strategies that address the universal struggle to change problematic and emotional eating behaviours. The thought-provoking, "how-to" approach focuses on the "why" of eating behaviour and what to do about it."St. Thomas Outreach program provides care to those who are homeless or underhoused or face other barriers to care, such as not being able to access a family physician or nurse practitioner, lack of Ontario health insurance benefits or lack of transportation.Mobile Unit Outreach brings care to primarily uninsured folks in the county.Services and Programs:Clinical Dietitian ServicesNeedle Exchange Program

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

DoorWays is a mental health and addictions walk-in counselling service available to youth and adults. Counsellors offer a single-session therapy session based on a person"s individual needs. DoorWays is not an emergency service. Telephone and video counselling services available.

Youth Addictions

Providing clinical and psychoeducational services to adults, children, teens, and families

Community Mental Health Centers & In person crisis services & Support Groups

COVID19 Face to face client services suspended, except for in-person emergency mental health support (facemasks, social distancing, and completed Covid19 Health Screening Tool required pre-session); virtual services continue for intake, youth and parent groups, and workshops; new referrals accepted; CTYS clients contact worker by cell phone, or call main office at 416-924-2100----------Youth mental health centre, including treatment, advocacy, research, education, community development projectsCommunity CounsellingIndividual and group counselling for high-risk, hard-to-serve youth, provided in the home, neighbourhood or school; for assistance in accessing program contact intake worker programs for Black youth group programs community and school outreachNew Outlook For youth and young adults 14-24 years with serious mental illness (primarily psychotic disorders) day program early intervention and treatment long-term case management support and crisis intervention for youth involved with criminal justice system youth hostel outreach intake form available onlinePride & PrejudiceFor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and young adults experiencing depression or anxiety individual and group counselling on a variety of issues including gender identity, sexual orientation, traumatic experiences such as childhood abuse or family violence, homophobia, relationship concerns with family and friends transition support group programsYouth JusticeFor moderate to high-risk youth serving a youth order and/or with matters before youth court guidance, counselling and comprehensive support court diversion and open custody programs early release and transition support probation outreach program referral from probation officer

Community Mental Health Centers

Providing specialized supportive living services, care and support to persons over 18 years of age with developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors and mental health issues * supportive living services are located in a central administration and recreational building in downtown Oakville * operates eleven homes in the communities of Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Halton Hills and Georgetown * elected volunteer board of directors is responsible for the governance of the organization * volunteer opportunities availableServices for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities with a focus on complex needs clinical services: persons are served by a multidisciplinary team consisting of direct care counsellors and other professionals including physiotherapist, speech language pathologist and speech language assistant, occupational therapist, behaviour therapists, psychologists, nutritionist, nurse specialist, physician and psychiatrist ongoing assessment, treatment and management opportunities for basic life skill development, workshop activities and for some supported employment a ten bed activity-based respite program for children and adults with complex needs managing Halton Support Services, a community service for people with intellectual disabilities who live in the Halton Region * contact Beth Watson at 905-844-7864 ext 230 or bwatson@cwsds.ca for more information Day Services supports people with an intellectual disability, including those with complex needs, to meet their community participation aspirations and desires as outlined in their Personal Support Plans Individuals have a range of activities in which they can participate, including an on-site greenhouse, a laundry service that supports some of the community-based homes, swimming, landscaping, and supporting the Town of Oakville"s park clean-up program Dual Diagnosis Service provides consultation, comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, interpretation, on site support and follow up, mentoring and education/training Dual Diagnosis Justice Coordinators support individuals through the criminal justice system and to ensure supports are in place to reintegrate into community life * serve individuals 18 years old and up * referrals can be made by the individual, family, service providers, courts, police or anyone involved with the individual * individual"s consent must be obtained Short Term Assessment and Treatment Environment (STATE) for those with a dual diagnosis - assesses the individual and develops a treatment plan that will assist in integrating the individual back into their community Central West Region Passport Agency (CWRPA) administers program for adults with a developmental disability who have completed school and are seeking community participation supports Central West Community Network of Specialized Care working with community partners to develop, coordinate and streamline access to resources Services and Programs: Halton Support Services Respite Services

In person crisis services

COVID-19 (12 November, 2021): Provides essential supports to the community during Ontario"s stay-at-home order. Hours and services remain unchanged. Call you have any questions.This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.Drop-in centre for men and women located in Centretown supportive counselling crisis intervention advocacy free condoms and SITE supplies (needle exchange, Safe Inhalation) hygiene supplies, including menstruation supplies emergency telephone coffee and tea served free WIFI recreational activities light mealsDrop-in services on the 2nd level of Centretown United Church are NOT ACCESSIBLE. Take-out or Dine in options available to each walk-in during meal times.

Community Mental Health Centers

Primary health care, mental health care and community capacity building health promotion aims to improve health among its members and favours autonomy and responsibility of individuals primarily for the Francophone communityCommunity Health Program: improves health among members in the communityMental Health Program: supports services, evaluation, orientation, and individual, family and group therapy offers help in difficult times and with family problemsPhysical Health Program: consultation with medical, nursing and nutritional staff complete medical examinations with follow-up appointments doctor"s evaluation