National Directory for Canadian Families

Youth Mental Health

Community Health Centres (CHCs) provide primary health and health promotion programs for individuals, families and communities.    All CHCs offer primary care services for youth, ages 14-24.   CHCs work with individuals, families and communities to strengthen their capacity to take more responsibility for their health and wellbeing. They provide education and advice on helping families access the resources they need from other community agencies. CHCs work together with others on health promotion initiatives within schools, in housing developments, and in the workplace. They link families with support and self-help groups that offer peer education, support in coping, or are working to address conditions that affect health. As such, the Community Health Centre Program contributes to the development of healthy communities.    There are 54 CHCs in Ontario. Visit the website or call the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Infoline at 1-866-532-3161 to find your nearest CHC.

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COVID19 ResponseClients and visitors are asked to wear masks in the centre. Regular ServiceProvides primary health care, health promotion and community development services. Practitioners include physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, community dietitian, dentist, dental hygienist, health promoter, counsellor and community outreach worker. Primary Care Outreach - Physicians and Nurse Practitioners assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) - A network of coordinated healthcare services and partners working together to strengthen the supports and capacity of frail older adults. Memory Clinic (MINT) - team approach for the early diagnosis, treatment and support of problems associated with memory loss. Diabetes Education Programs - One-on-one education and supports, and groups for people living with diabetes Counselling Services - Mental Health and Addiction counsellors offer individual therapy and group sessions Dental Services - subsidized basic dental services for uninsured persons - incudes teeth cleaning, check-ups, tooth removal and fillingsCommunity Programs Include: Nutrition and Healthy Eating - individual counselling Food Security program Cooking classes Arthritis Clinic Caregiver Support Group Women"s Book Club Mindfulness Groups Exercise Programs Smoking Cessation Treatment

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COVID19 (8 Apr 2020): Offices are closed to the public. Diners club and foot care are suspended until further notice. Frozen meals will still be delivered, transportation provided to life-sustaining medical appointments and limited home help may be available to existing clients.Home support program to help seniors and physically disabled adults to remain in their homes and community serves Perth, Smiths Falls, Merrickville, Maberly, Lanark,and Carleton Place.Programs include: diners club transportation Meals on Wheels foot care clinics Parkinson"s support group home help hospice/palliative care, respite service

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COVID19 (16 Apr 2020): Due to COVID19, offices are closed to the public. Diners club and foot care are suspended until further notice. Frozen meals will still be delivered, transportation provided to life-sustaining medical appointments and limited home help may be available to existing clients.Home support program to help seniors and adults with physical disabilities to remain in their homes and communityPrograms include: diners club transportation Meals on Wheels foot care home help hospice/palliative care

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Supports parents and advocates. Members inform one another of current and future developments relating to CLASS and their participants. Hosts guest speakers.

Youth Mental Health

Community Living Ontario is dedicated to helping those with an intellectual disability live a fully integrated life within the community. The words "community living" reflect the growing understanding that the right to live a fully integrated life within a community -- to live, to go to school, to work, to enjoy recreation and leisure and to be active in retirement -- belongs to all. Our local associations provide direct services and support to individuals and their families so that people may plan their future as productive, fully participating citizens in the community. Community Living Ontario supports this activity by linking local associations and their members with the resources and information they need, and by offering training and consultation in the areas of family support, education, employment, human rights, community participation, advocacy and self-planning. Community Living Ontario also works to shape public policy by developing position papers on current issues, by analyzing and responding to legislation, and by advocating for change through public education and awareness campaigns. In addition, Community Living undertakes pilot projects that demonstrate Community Living at work. These range from "Building Inclusive Schools," a three-year project to help school districts adopt inclusive education, to "Opening New Doors," a project designed to help communities welcome people out of institutions. Community Living Ontario is also a member of the Canadian Association for Community Living, which in turn is an active participant in the international movement in support of people with intellectual disabilities.

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Offers a wide variety of support programs and services. Will assist with individualized planning for services and supports for children and adults with a developmental disability and their families.Group Home Residences, Apartments, Host Family Program, Employment Programs, Day Programs, Family Support Programs, children and youth programsContact offices are housed at the Centre for Community Living.Community Access Programs - Computer site open to the public

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Supportive non-profit organization for people with an intellectual disability and their families individualized support comprehensive supports adult accommodations supported independent living associate home program children and family services youth in transition services employment supports community development and outreach out-of-home respite person-directed planning recreation/leisure volunteer programs

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Provides residential and day supports for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families Some of the various supports include: Assistance with independent living options Employment skills training Educational and leisure day programs Some supports for youth in high school.

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Provide a wide range of individualized services within family settings for children with developmental disabilities. DIRECT SERVICES: accessing community services, advocacy, case coordination, emotional support, guidance, identification of needs, planning, respite supports and direction in special services at home. Also provides Family Outcome planning, workshops, resource and information sharing. INDIRECT SERVICES provides linkages to Assessment & Treatment services, counselling services, educational programs, parent groups, protection services, behavioural services and recreation programs.

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COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website: Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

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COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit websiteAdvocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website: Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks