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Health centre provides family and community-based health programs * team of community health representatives, community health nurse and other health care providers * referral to other regional health services * home visits available for health teaching and counselingCulturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term healthHome and Community Care - Health services provided in a home or community setting for older adults, persons with disabilities, or injured persons * includes nursing care, personal support, homemaking, and meal preparation * foot care available first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm by appointmentEnvironmental Health Program - Public health safety and education * monitors potential hazards through Rabies Clinics, Water Sampling, Home Assessments, Carbon MonoxideNon-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for Clients - Provides coverage for a limited range of medically necessary goods and services to registered First Nations people * supplementary health benefits includes prescriptions, non-prescription drugs, medical equipment and suppliesNIHB Client Information Line: 1-800-640-0642NIHB Dental Client Information Line: 1-888-283-8885Loan Cupboard Medical Supplies and Equipment - Provides a variety of medical equipment for community members to borrow including crutches, bath chairs and wheelchairsAdditional Services:Canada"s Prenatal Nutrition Programmental health and addictions counselingblood sugar and blood pressure screening clinicshealth educationimmunizationNational Native Alcohol and Drug Use Programschool health services

Youth Addictions

Provides assessment, counseling and referral for individuals experiencing issues related to their own or someone else"s substance use or gambling behaviour. Choices for Change is an incorporated, charitable organization which is publicly funded primarily by the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Support Groups

COVID19 Offices open. Call for intake and protocols. Clients will be supported either in-person, over the phone or via videoconferencing. Intake and main office lines will be monitored and messages responded to within one business day. Some peer support groups are running via Zoom. Ensuring clients have resources they need to stay connected and safe. Still taking referrals, please call.The Addiction Medicine Clinics supported in partnership with Dr. Datema, are considered an essential service so will remain open on their usual days. They are doing active telephone screening day before clinic and active screening is taking place at clinics and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of clients at the clinic at one time.Anyone in acute mental health or addiction crisis should contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484Community-based agency offering professional counselling, resources and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and problem gambling/gaming, assessment and community counselling for individuals experiencing difficulties with either their own or a loved one"s substance use or gambling/gaming behaviour.Services include Addiction Supportive Housing Adult Substance Use Community Withdrawal Management Court Support Heart to Home Opiate Counselling Peer Support Pregnancy and Parenting Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change Supportive Housing of Perth Program Transitional Case Management Youth Community Treatment Youth Substance Abuse Youth Virtual HubMain offices in Stratford and Goderich with outreach offices in many locations throughout Huron County and Perth County as well as in all Huron/Perth Secondary schools.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 Offices open. Call for intake and protocols. Clients will be supported either in-person, over the phone or via videoconferencing. Intake and main office lines will be monitored and messages responded to within one business day. Some peer support groups are running via Zoom. Ensuring clients have resources they need to stay connected and safe. Still taking referrals, please call.Outreach for homeless and precariously housed individuals with addictions available providing food and additional resources. Daytime warming centre available in Goderich (not at Choices For Change office) mid November to mid April. Call to connectThe Addiction Medicine Clinics supported in partnership with Dr. Datema, are considered an essential service so will remain open on their usual days. They are doing active telephone screening day before clinic and active screening is taking place at clinics and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of clients at the clinic at one time.Anyone in acute mental health or addiction crisis should contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484Community-based agency offering professional counselling, resources and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and problem gambling/gaming, assessment and community counselling for individuals experiencing difficulties with either their own or a loved one"s substance use or gambling/gaming behaviour.Services include Addiction Supportive Housing Adult Substance Use Community Withdrawal Management Court Support Heart to Home Opiate Counselling Peer Support Pregnancy and Parenting Problem Gambling and Behavioural Change Supportive Housing of Perth Program Transitional Case Management Youth Community Treatment Youth Substance Abuse Youth Virtual HubMain offices in Stratford and Goderich with outreach offices in many locations throughout Huron County and Perth County as well as in all Huron/ Perth Secondary schools.

Youth Addictions

Christian Counselling Ottawa offers a full range of individual, couple, and family therapy services in areas of* Trauma * Depression * Anxiety * Abuse * Addictions * Relationship issues in marriages and families * Child Development * Faith Issues. We also offer limited group therapy services, as well as educational presentations on a variety of topics related to counselling themes as requested in the Christian community. Consultation services for clergy and Christian ministry leaders to assist them in their work, are also available. Our staff of professionally accredited psychotherapists meet clients at their point of pain, seeking to integrate Christian faith into the therapeutic process in a manner which is appropriate and desired by the client. We provide services in English and French. Fees by sliding scale.

Youth Mental Health

A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, Respite, After School Care, Saturday Recreation and Leisure, Summer and March Break Camps. Offices located in various regions of Ontario; visit website for more details.

Support Groups

Provides information on living with chronic pain (including fibromyalgia) services and programs include: website; a nationwide support group network; patient access to information, services and patient education brochures. advocacy services

Support Groups

COVID-19 (17 May 2023): Monthly meeting on Zoom going forward. To receive the link, email at chronicpainkingston@gmail.comSupport group for individuals with chronic pain support and guidance educational speaker events

Support Groups

A community-focused, faith-inspired, volunteer-run, care network (not-for-profit) Projects include: First Serving Dinners - a fresh dine-in or take-out community meal program Emergency Meal Program - a frozen meal program for neighbours without homes or in life crisis Covid Food Services - a food hamper program to assist neighbours financially affected by the pandemic Donation Station - accepts and shares gently-used furniture, appliances, baby items, and kitchen basics with neighbours who cannot afford to purchase them, also includes a children"s clothing program, and an elementary school spare clothing program The Gathering Food Gardens - community gardens supplying local food programs and pantries Celebrate Recovery - a community support program to help neighbours rise above life"s hurts, habits, and hang-ups Riversyde 83 - currently under construction - a gathering place where food, friends, and wellness converge; this new downtown destination will house a community teaching kitchen, commercial catering kitchen, cafe, marketplace, and meeting rooms

Addiction Treatment

Medical Walk-In Clinic offering non-emergency and minor care services

Youth Addictions

Are you experiencing conflict, stress, or grief in your life or relationships? Addressing communication and relationship issues can help create the intimate and harmonious relationships you desire. You can find the assistance you need as an individual, for your family, or as a couple around the following issues: anxiety, blended family issues, burnout, coparenting, communication, divorce, family of origin issues, grief or loss, parent-youth issues, personal development, relationships, school related issues, separation, stress and workplace conflict issues.   The value of talking with a professionally trained therapist is that you are getting help from an objective, skilled person within an emotionally safe environment. This allows you to receive assistance in assessing your situation and developing positive strategies within a supportive counselling relationship.   Counselling can help enhance your self-awareness helping you to develop more rewarding relationships and make positive life choices. Together we can explore your relationships patterns, which could be contributing to your present situation. I use a variety of treatment modalities including an emotionally focused approach, brief psychodynamic therapy, and solution focused therapy. Nataxja is a registered Social Worker, a certified Emotional Focused Therapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She is a Collaborative Divorce Consultant with the Ottawa Collaborative Law Network working to assist families keep family bonds as they go through the divorce process. Counselling services are eligible for reimbursement by most third party health insurance plans

Support Groups

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services iRIDE Plus Transportation clients must wear masks while in vehicle Adult Day Program, full day and limited capacity in-person half day sessions; virtual programming available phone and in-person hospice visiting by trained volunteers phone pals and friendly volunteer social visits Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes available virtually and in-person Mon-FriMultiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportationMeals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on WheelsBulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange deliveryAdult Day ProgramFor individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome caregiver support and respite lunch, snacks and Kosher meals therapeutic social and recreation activities transportationExercise and Falls Prevention ClassesClasses led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance free offered online and in-personHome Support ServicesIncludes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care Meals on Wheels (regular, certified Kosher, and vegetarian options) specialized workers for individuals with Alzheimer Disease or mental health challenges transportation to medical appointments, not wheelchair accessible fee for all home services some programs available in RussianElder Abuse Prevention ProgramFor individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse includes individual and group counsellingSocial Work ServicesIncludes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops freeVolunteer ServicesIncludes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance intergenerational programs volunteer hospice program

Support Groups

Offers a support group for women who have been diagnosed with cancer Coordinates meetings for women to share their experience and journey through cancer to help and support each other Provides information about other support services Distributes a pamphlet about cancer at various locations on Manitoulin Island

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides information to callers regarding tobacco control legislation, such as local smoking by-laws and the provincial Smoke-Free Ontario Act and on smoking cessation programs and services.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Crisis lines

Due to COVID-19 services are currently being offered by phone or video-conferencing. In-person appointments are available on a limited basis. Contact or visit the website for details.Provides information, counselling, and programs on alcohol, drugs, and gambling.Services include: counselling methadone case management referrals to residential treatment needle syringe program for dropping off used needles and picking up supplies group programs to teach skills such as coping skills, relapse prevention, mindfulness support groups information and referral