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Support Groups

Twelve step program with weekly meetings that are held for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Many face-to-face meetings either switched to a remotely accessible, virtual method or have suspended the meeting completelyInternational fellowship of men and women who have emotional difficulties and want to live more manageable lives by using the Emotions Anonymous Program of recoveryProgram consists of the following foundational components: the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Helpful Concepts, 12 Just for Todays, 12 Promises, 12 Slogans, and 12 Principles encompasses EA-approved literature (books, workbooks, emotion-specific pamphlets, program pamphlets, other literature, and the Serenity Prayer designed for adults anonymous program, EA respects the confidentiality of its members at all times. Members are not required to share any personal details - or even last names - if they do not choose to as a spiritual program, there is an emphasis on a Higher Power, works equally well for any religious affiliations and those without religious beliefs program is nonprofessional can be a complement to mental health therapy but it is not necessary to be seeking professional help to attend EA meetingsEmotions Anonymous is not a medical or psychiatric service, nor does it provide personal or family counseling

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: The local EA group meeting in Guelph has suspended meeting face-to-face. For information on remote and virtual meeting options, visit the website or contact the EAI office.Emotions Anonymous International (EAI) is an international nonprofit organization that facilitates the Emotions Anonymous (EA) 12-Step Program. EAI does not offer medical, psychiatric, therapeutic or counselling services; is not affiliated with any other recovery program. EA members can work the program by themselves or by attending/participating in meetings. Members: meet weekly for a mutual support group meeting to share experiences, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, and hope with one another working toward recovery from any sort of emotional difficulties are of diverse in ages, races, economic statuses, social and educational backgrounds Note: member confidentially is maintained at all timesEA is a spiritual-based program; applies for any religious affiliations and those without religious beliefs.Leadership of meetings: leaders rotate and are non-professional volunteers with no mental health training leaders function to conduct the meeting, ensuring the layout is followed and there are minimal disruptions

Addiction Treatment

Residential treatment home for women wanting healing from drug or alcohol dependency length of stay is 3-12 months counselling group therapy supportive residence with weekly groups is also available

Adult Addictions

Long-term residential treatment facility for women who have a primary problem of substance addiction. Our goal is to help women develop their potential in living independent and satisfying lives without the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Support Groups

Offers career development services and access to government funded employment programs.Employment services include: One-on-one employment counselling Employment Resource Center Job Search, Interview and Win at Work Workshops 50+ Job Search Club - offers group information sessions and peer support to support mature workers. Geared to their specific needs around job loss, networking and interview stress.Also offers fee-for-service GED Testing, Standard and Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C with AED, Smart Serve, Service Excellence and WHMIS.

Community Mental Health Centers

Program offers: mental health case management care and support for individuals living with a mental health disorder or concurrent disorders shared care format working with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers Indigenous cultural approach built on Indigenous best practices Services include but are not limited to : family consultation counselling and psychotherapy CANS and OCANS assessment care planning housing supports opioid supports referral to other appropriate services.Services are available for Indigenous families affected by mental health challenges and support for children, youth and adults needing after care.Community capacity building, training, service system liaison and networking are available for other service providers.

counselling

Supports Canadians navigating end-of-life choice and care. Offers information on end-of-life options, patient rights, navigating a request for medical assistance in dying (MAID), Independent Witnessing for MAID and local community resources. They do not encourage, support, nor provide the information or means to end a life.

Support Groups

Facilitate and promote a patient centered approach to managing endometriosis support groups in some Ontario communities online support available virtual support available registered charity

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Support group program that defines anger and its causes * women learn styles of anger and why they have learned that style * how to break the repetitive style of anger and ways to express thoughts and feelings more effectively * strength based - solution focused approach

Support Groups

Educational support programming, advocacy and services for individuals and their families living with epilepsy Living Well With Epilepsy Information and Education Thinking About Epilepsy A Grade 5 Program The Epilepsy Journey • By Seniors For Seniors Understanding Epilepsy • From Agency to Community Peer-to-peer Network Epilepsy At Work • Employment Support

Support Groups

A non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network throughout the Niagara Region.

Support Groups

Support services epilepsy and seizure information public awareness additional to general support and educationEpilepsy Ottawa offers the following programs:Clinic to Community: an education program that helps you better understand epilepsy, seizure management, safety tips, and how to live well with epilepsy, a gateway to resources, programs, services, and an epilepsy communityUPLIFT: a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program to reduce depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy or in parents/guardians of people with epilepsySeizure Smart: a free program for schools, workplaces, and other groups that want to learn more about epilepsy and how to help someone having a seizureEpilepsy Connect Ottawa: a one-on-one peer mentor program for adults with epilepsy and parents/guardians of children with epilepsyEmployment Support Services school support services webinars and public information meetings

Support Groups

One-on-one group counselling and peer support for adults with any connection to epilepsy.

Support Groups

Support, advocacy and public education to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for people with epilepsy and their familiesClinic to Community (C2C) Program community educator gives overview of seizures, epilepsy, risk management and seizure first aid to entire family teaches how to use a seizure log refers to services including support groups, peer to peer linkages, recreation, and school and workplace assistance gives information sheets with strategies to help the person with epilepsy to best manage their conditionIndividual Counselling and Support Groups one-on-one counselling and service coordination support groups for youth and adults Home-Based Self-Management & Cognitive Training Changes Lives (HOBSCOTCH) helps people living with epilepsy learn new strategies to improve memory and attention individual program that lasts eight weeks.Epilepsy Classroom, 416-813-8371 section 23 classroom geared to needs of children with intractable epilepsy run in partnership with Toronto District School Board and Hospital for Sick Children, see separate listingsSunny Days Camp -- summer day camp for children with epilepsy and their siblings 5-14 yearsEpilepsy 101 free interactive educational program offering epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid designed for many settings/groups including school staff, employers, community fairs Thinking About Epilepsy program designed for grade 5 classes interactive-educational program that offers epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid to students and staffSeniors Helping Seniors Program -- volunteer seniors and ESCO staff give education, awareness and epilepsy first aid sessions for seniors, their caregivers and residential and day program staffFamily and Youth ConferenceOffice in Kitchener at 28 Weber St W, Ste 2, can be reached at 519-745-2112