National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 For intake and non-emergency mental health information, call 519-235-0335. Call Huron Perth Helpline 1-888-829-7484 for immediate mental health and/or addiction support. Offering non-essential services by phone and email. For updates on programs and services visit HERECMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services - Exeter and Goderich provide a range of mental health supports to individuals living in Exeter and southern Huron County including life skills education, linking to resources, advocacy, individual goal setting, personal growth and recovery. The following programs and services are provided at the Exeter location: Independent Rent Geared to Income Housing (Exeter): Four tenants in safe affordable housing where rent is geared to income. Tenants receive on going support as they gain greater independence Supportive Housing: Rent-subsidized apartments provide independent living for tenants. Individuals are supported as they re-integrate into community Case Management: staff help individuals develop skills, increase self sufficiency and become more connected with their community CMHA-TVAMS offers community supports with varying levels of intensity and participates in shared care arrangements with other community support provided Community Wellness: Provides opportunities for individuals to enhance their life skills through leisure and community engagement. Helps to increase a sense of personal wellness and quality of life

Youth Addictions

The Toronto Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has numerous services supporting those with mental illness such as: * Information, intake and referral services * Community support services for people living with severe and persistent mental illnesses like schizophrenia and mood disorders. * Housing services Sites include: * Lawrence Avenue site * Markham Road site

Youth Addictions

Providing community-based, recovery-orineted mental health support services to residents of St. Thomas and Elgin County. Services include: * Crisis Outreach * Community Mental Health Clinic Other services include: * Case Management * Court Support * Community Treatment Orders (CTO) * PEPP (Early Intervention) * Forensic Case Management * Social Rehabilitation * Housing Support

Support Groups

Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life peer support * groups, one-on-one mentorship, phone, or online home-based support (Vision Mate) support for students and parents (Beyond the Classroom) culture, recreation and sport programs youth empowerment programs advocacy groups and educationCNIB SmartLife is an interactive retail experience that gives people with disabilities hands-on access to the latest breakthroughs in assistive technologies, as well as tried-and-true favourites. The number one goal isn"t necessarily to sell products; it"s to give our customers the skills and confidence they need to make the most out of assistive tools that can help them lead better lives. www.cnibsmartlife.ca

Support Groups

We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.CNIB Community Hub - Community Hub programming for parents and children and youth through traditional media and the use of technology

Support Groups

Community Hub programming for parents and children and youth through traditional media and the use of technology Programs include:accessible technology trainingadvocacy resourceschild and youth programmingpeer support sessionscultural specific programming and resourcesrecreational activitiessports activitiesServices and Programs:Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Come To Work

Support Groups

Assistive Technology Services Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone Local offices can provide in-person training and technical support Access to online webstore hereEmotional and Wellness Support Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the HelplineIndependent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision lossLibrary Works with public libraries to provide access to reading material in braille, or in audio or e-book format Browse the digital collection online here

Support Groups

Functions as the regional office for Northern OntarioAssistive Technology Services Sells specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of devices Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone Local offices can provide in person training and technical support Access to online webstore hereEmotional and Wellness Support Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the HelplineIndependent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision lossLibrary Provides access to material in Braille, print Braille, talking books; descriptive videos; newspapers, and magazines Browse the digital collection online here

Support Groups

Assistive Technology Services Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone Local offices can provide in-person training and technical support Access to online webstore hereEmotional and Wellness Support Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the HelplineIndependent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision lossCNIB Library Works with public libraries to provide access to reading material in braille, or in audio or e-book format Browse the digital collection online here

Support Groups

Functions as a satellite office, regional office located in SudburyAssistive Technology Services Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone Local offices can provide in person training and technical support Access to online webstore hereEmotional and Wellness Support Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the HelplineIndependent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision lossLibrary Provides access to material in Braille, print Braille, talking books; descriptive videos; newspapers, and magazines Browse the digital collection online here

Support Groups

Offers a variety of in-person and online support groups for people dealing with blindness or vision loss.Contact or visit website for details about specific services.

information-lines

Provides confidential telephone and email support as well as information to help access the right programs and services such as support groups, and assistive technologies.

Support Groups

Provides an opportunity for partially sighted people or those with sight loss or blindness to meet with others in the community who are living with similar experience.

Support Groups

Members gather together to support and share with each other through self-discovery Tools of the program: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions for knowledge and wisdom Meetings are available in: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Mississauga, New Market, Ottawa, Peterborough, Richmond Hill, Sudbury, Toronto, Wasaga Beach and Windsor

Support Groups

COVID19 ResponseAssistance available by phone or email.Regular ServiceLocal support group assists persons who have had or may have ostomy surgery by providing support, education and resources Monthly meetings may feature a guest speaker