National Directory for Canadian Families

Crisis lines

Registered Charitable, Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults, under the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder AbuseSeniors Safety Line - Free confidential 365/24/7 support line for seniors experiencing or at-risk of abuse including physical, mental, sexual, neglect, and financial * partnered with Assaulted Women"s Helpline (AWHL)

Support Groups

Services include: Dog care support for older adults: assistance with obtaining food and feeding assistance with animal hygiene minor grooming such as nail clipping or help with brushing transportation to or from veterinarian or groomer temporary care during pet owner hospitalization help with exercising the dog, delivery and pickup of dog food and light tasks associated with hygieneLong term care for dogs: care and companionship for older dogs whose lives have been disrupted due to illness, relocation or death of their owner helps re-home older dogs foster care, adoption and pre-planned long-term care in an approved home also offers bereavement support for anyone who has lost a companion animal provides public education on the animal-human bond

Support Groups

Organization that assists and supports older adults in the care and well-being of their dogs public education loss and bereavement supportDog Care Support for Seniors: provides assistance with obtaining food and feeding assistance with animal hygiene minor grooming such as nail clipping or help with brushing transportation to and from veterinarian or groomer temporary care during hospitalization volunteer visits to help with exercising the dog, delivering or picking up dog food from a grocery or pet store, and light tasks associated with hygieneLong-term care for older dogs: care and companionship for older dogs whose lives have been disrupted due to illness, relocation, or death of a human companion helps re-home older dogs foster care, adoption, and pre-planned long-term care services in an approved home

Support Groups

Provides treatment and support to individuals living with Hepatitis C Offers confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing Provides a treatment team that works with individuals during all stages of their treatment

Mental Health Counselling

Offers individual and family counselling and support to individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, HCV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Support services include transportation, food bank, financial assistance and referrals to other services.

Support Groups

Support group for women who have experienced the pain and grief of miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility.

Support Groups

A Christ-centered 12 step recovery program open to anyone with hurt, habit or hang ups. Support groups for addictions and life issues.

Youth Addictions

Elim Counselling Service is a Professional Christian Counselling Service specializing in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and EMDR. Counsellors are professional members of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and abide by the ethics and academic standards of the association. In addition to their sought after clinical skills, counsellors are also highly trained in understanding spiritual beliefs and how such beliefs can be used as an asset in achieving clinical goals.

Support Groups

COVID-19 (10 Jan 2023) Counsellors and caseworkers are still available virtually and over the phone * call 613-237-7427 or email info@efryottawa.com for support. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook pageAssists women and young women who have been or who may come in conflict with the lawConfidential programs and services include: Individual and group counselling anger program theft prevention program court support and accompaniment community reintegration program house retention and support youth services family support program Safe Bridge Stabilization program (pre-treatment programming for substance users)J.F. Norwood House: transitional housing service that provides a supportive living environment helps facilitate successful reintegration into the community by offering a safe and encouraging environment where women can focus on education, employment and access to other community supports three of the beds are dedicated to serve clients from the Ottawa Hospital who are referred by the Mobile Crisis Team for more information call 613-230-2372 or e-mail at info@efryottawa.comOttawa Courthouse Office located at 161 Elgin St, Ste 1083, Ottawa, K2P 2K1

Youth Addictions

The Agency’s primary focus in all areas of endeavour is pro-active crime prevention, lower recidivism rates, and successful integration into the community as demonstrated through more socially-congruent behaviour.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- most staff working remotely, call or email for program intake and supportIn-person court services, and visits to Vanier Centre suspended, Market Place closed due to COVID restrictions---------------- --------------------Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programsPhyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole staffed 24 hours individual and group counselling, practical assistance referral and support to plan for release capacity 14, also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a childGeneral Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours programs include parenting, immigrant family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, substance abuse and gambling supportReintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision makingTrauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) --individual and group counselling and psycho-educational support for women who have experienced gender-based traumaDirect Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the College Park courtPartner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressBEST (Building Employment Strategies Together) -- individual and group support for women to develop a job search plan communication skills, resume writing, financial literacy, identifying career training programs and job placementMy Start-Up Entrepreneurship Program -- self-employment entrepreneurship training and support program for women who want to start their own business idea generator sessions, employment skills workshop, support developing business ideas and low interest loans in partnership with Rise Asset Development at University of TorontoRecord Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- assistance with submitting a pardon application with the National Parole Board of CanadaTalk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning does not make third part calls or call on anyone"s behalfCollege Park Court Program -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system assistance with referrals, information and resources free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bailVanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supportsThe Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration in-house service provides free personalized shopping allowing women to pick up clothing, food, supplies and other needed items

Youth Addictions

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Offers one-on-one support to individuals who wish to quit smoking Conducts initial assessment to determine the patient"s smoking habits and health profile to provide the appropriate treatment Provides education, counselling and information as well as self-management support and strategiesSTOP Study program: Conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and offered by ELFHT"s social worker, respiratory therapist and dietitian Provides patients up to 26 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) that can include patches, lozenges, gum and inhalers

Community Mental Health Centers

Residential care facility for women with developmental and/or psychiatric diagnosis or requiring Supportive Housing. Shared roomsServices include: meals and snacks housekeeping personal care organized leisure activities assistance with money management and health services laundry services provided and laundry help if required medication supervision and 24-hour staff on site monthly hairdressing services and foot care provided as well as help accessing community resources

Support Groups

COVID19 -- as per government guidelines Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology trainingFor general inquiries: info@ehcw.ca or maria@ehcw.caFor settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.caFor domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.caFor programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca----------------------------------------Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually needs assessment orientation and overview of community and government services information and referral and to other service providers assistance in form completion and interpretationEmployment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviewsReduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects counselling services for families group sessions and workshops at various locationsConnect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop seriesClothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for CanadaAging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniorsNeighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening