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Youth Addictions

Dorset Pier Mental Health is a multi-practitioner mental health practice in Thunder Bay, Ontario that offers a distinctive, hygge-inspired environment. It is the first mental health practice in northwestern Ontario to offer animal assisted psychotherapy.

Youth Addictions

A support group for those with addiction, depression/emotional, mental health issues. Join us for coffee and conversation.

Youth Addictions

Specializing in Couples Therapy/ Relationship Therapy. Individual, Family and Group therapies also offered.

Support Groups

Offers a variety of support services to parents and families who have children with Down Syndrome.

Support Groups

Support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome * Group also organizes social activities with members..

Youth Mental Health

The Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO) is a charitable, non-profit organization which is composed of local Down Syndrome Associations from across the province. The local Down Syndrome Associations throughout the province provide direction to the DSAO by sending local representatives to sit on the DSAO Board of Directors. Through consultation with the local associations, the DSAO Board determines the ways it can be the most helpful to the people of Ontario with Down syndrome and their families.

Support Groups

COVID-19 UpdateYoung Adult Day Program not currently being held, check website for updatesRegular ServiceProvides support and information to families with a Down syndrome member and assists families to access needed services families in need. hold events and parties such as summer picnic, bowling party, Wee Ups and Downs play dates services include a library and bursaries hold fundraising events subsidized programs for various ages including speech, music, dance, yoga and sign language offer a Young Adults Day Program for those 21 and over who have Down syndrome

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Operating on virtual basis * All programs are offered via zoomInformation packages for new parents and teachers * group for young adults * after school program * information and referral * outreach * social activities * newsletter * parent support group * hospital and family visits * speakers" bank * conferences

Support Groups

Providing advocacy and support. Dedicated to improving opportunities that promote independence, confidence and inclusion to people with down syndrome.

Support Groups

Day Treatment Program for Addictions, Support and Treatment Day Treatment addictions program for men 60 day program (including weekends will total 90 days) offers counselling, education and support services Men"s and Women"s Addiction Support & Treatment Harm Reduction Based Programming Use of Downtown Mission Fitness Centre

Youth Addictions

Patrick M. Doyle, is a professional counsellor - psychotherapist, certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association..   He holds Masters degrees in both Counselling and Theology from the University of Ottawa & Saint Paul University, a B.A.(Hons.) in Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal and a Diploma in Ministry from Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S.   He has worked with people facing major life issues ranging from addictions through trauma and terminal illness. He is qualified in the latest modern therapy techniques as well as ancient practices like meditation, and he brings both into his clinical work.

Crisis lines

COVID19 Emergency shelter open, new referrals accepted if space permits; other services offered remotely where possible, call for details-------------Emergency shelterIncludes telephone crisis counselling, support and advocacy, individual and group counselling, referrals and ex-resident follow-up and support capacity 33Transitional Worker assists residents and women in the community in finding housing, job search training and English as a Second Language (ESL) classesBuilding Opportunities for Women (BOW)Assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, job search, academic advancement and school programs, computer training, skills development and life skillsVIBE (Violence Intervention Breakthrough Empowerment)Prevention program offered in-house, and in schools and communities music interactive therapy, academic support, group sessions, leadership and mentoring, and recreational activities in-school programs include Media Interactive, Music Interactive, WIT (Whatever It Takes), and Man Up (mentorship)

Support Groups

Offers a variety of support groups and grief management activities for all ages. Services include: One to One Counselling Grief Coaching Drop-in Support Groups Closed Support Groups Grief Text line & Online Chat Support Grief Education/Literacy Presentations

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

A weekend bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Campers participate in traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, led by expert bereavement professionals and trained volunteers. Provided at no cost to families.

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID-19 Response Sessions are being offered by secure online and phone Regular Service Psychotherapy, clinical assessments, and Psychoeducational (learning) assessments for children, youth and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, school and work-related issues, trauma and OCD