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Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and referrl services to Mi"kmaq people in Eskasoni via Facebook, in person or by telephone.

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Offers assistance for women in crisis, abused women and their children. Provides individual confidential counselling, group sessions, legal advocacy as well as accompaniment to court and legal and Crown appointments, referrals.Also raises awareness about the issues of abuse and violence against women and children in speaking to service groups, churches, schools, individuals or agencies throughout the District of Parry Sound.

Crisis lines & Support Groups

Offers emergency shelter and assistance for women in crisis, abused women and their children. Services and programs are voluntary, free of charge and confidential.Residential Services include: emergency Shelter for womenNon-Residential Services include: 24 hours crisis phone line crisis intervention supportive counselling safety planning information and referrals legal advocacy and accompaniment to court and legal and Crown appointmentsPrograms and groups include: Community Outreach Transitional and Housing Support Program Children"s Voices (a program for children who have been exposed to domestic violence)

Support Groups

Seniors services agency includes adult day services, caregiver support, information and referral, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, assisted living services, in-home and overnight respite care services, seniors lunch program, exercise and falls prevention, transportation (participates in Toronto Ride and iRide), and volunteer opportunitiesAdult Day ServicesSupportive day program for older adults with memory-related impairments, see separate listingAssisted LivingAssistance with daily activities to support independent living for residents of Humbervale Place Seniors Residence, Central King Seniors Residence and Our Saviour Thistletown Lutheran LodgeCaregiver SupportMonthly support group for caregivers of person with a memory-related impairmentFriendly Visiting/Telephone ReassuranceWeekly conversational calls and security check-ins provided by volunteers by telephone or virtuallyHEARTS Caregiver ProgramEducational resources, wellness activities, support and community networking opportunities for adults 55 years and older caring for an adult child with developmental disabilitiesIn-home respite careAssistance with independent living and caregiver support, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry assistance, companionshipOvernight Respite (Caring Centre)Overnight respite for persons with memory-related impairments, chronic illness and physical disability, and extended short-term caregiver reliefSeniors Lunch ProgramCongregate dining with social and recreational activities at several locations Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available, call for detailsTransportationRound trip transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community programs and some social activities; group trips also availableVolunteer OpportunitiesIncludes programs and services such as Adult Day Services, Seniors Lunch Program and Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance

Addiction Treatment

Methadone and Suboxone treatment (opiate dependency) in person appointments with a doctor

Support Groups

A non-profit, voluntary organization providing support to laryngectomees, neck breathers and their families. Objectives are to educate, stimulate and advocate for members, their families and the community. Provide a local support network, including personal visits (hospital and home), monthly meetings, newsletters, social gatherings and workshops The group is one of the few active New Voices Chapters in Ontario This chapter offers a "loan" program of various equipment/batteries to members (attend a meeting or call for details)

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Seeks to hold youth accountable for their actions while offering opportunities for them to address underlying issues contributing to their at-risk behaviour. primary focus is for youth to develop self-respect, responsibility, and appropriate problem solving skills while empowering young men and women to create, maintain, and improve their upon their decision-making in a positive waySeveral programs offered, each dealing with various subject matters, all pertinent to the issues youth face today, including: Rebound Life Choices #keepyourprivatesprivate Time to L.A.G. (Learn About Gaming) L.O.S.S. Program Teen Intervene Youth Justice Committee HS Skills Training Program

Support Groups

Self-help support for addictions, providing peer support to other addicts who want to stop using drugs

Youth Addictions

The Etobicoke Children"s Centre is a Children"s Mental Health Centre serving children from birth to age 12 and their families who live in the communities of Etobicoke and York.   We help families and children who are experiencing• emotional or behavioural problems• difficulties with family and peer relationships• trauma from abuse, family violence, loss• family problems• parenting challenges• difficulties at school/day care• delays in communication, motor and learning skills• autism

Youth Addictions

Provides clinical psychology services in central Etobicoke to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our services include psychotherapy as well as psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments.

Support Groups

Adult drop-in take away meals with snack and beverage laundry and shower access Monday-Friday 9 am-12:30 pm 1:1 client support including housing help, Voluntary Financial Trusteeship (open for referrals), information and referral clothing bank - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month 9 am-10:30 am women"s group - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm-2 pm men"s group - Thursday 12:30 pm-2 pm women"s support group - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month 12 noon-1 pm men"s support group - 2nd and 4th Monday of month 12 noon-1 pm social and recreation activities seasonal free tax serviceLegal Services Downtown Legal Services Satellite Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of month 10 am-12:30 pmHealth services walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic -- Monday 9:30 am-11:30 am nursing services -- Friday 10:30 am-12 noon dental clinic -- call for eligibility criteria and appointment, ext 290 Narcotics Anonymous, Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm-3 pmSpiritual Care Sunday dinner 5 pm-6 pm Sunday worship service 6 pm-7 pm 1:1 counselling support Monday-Friday 9 am-12 noonMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Support Groups

Programs and services include: telephone support to seniors and caregivers (GWSA Community Support Services) gymnasium / auditorium, health room, computer lab, public dining room, community rooms active wellness programs life long learning (book club, peer learning) lending library (fiction and non-fiction books, video cassettes, CDs) leisure interest groups, computer courses, fitness, health/wellness, visual / creative arts courses games (cards, darts, chess) and activities dining room (breakfast, lunch at reasonable cost; catering for private / group social functions) outreach program trips and tours (day trips offered to members of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association)This Centre maintains a list of people who are willing to help seniors with snow shoveling, shopping, odd jobs, cleaning services, etc. Call for information.NOTE: There is a fee for this service, to be negotiated between the individual and the provider.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers support for children/youth and their families who are dealing with mental health crises via telephone and/or on-site visits to the clients" home, school, or any other location in the community.

Youth Addictions

EveryMind is an accredited organization that provides the delivery of high quality mental health services for infants, children, youth, young adults (up to age 25) and families who live in the Region of Peel.

Support Groups

Support in developing meaningful relationships, community connections and networks of support * community outreach and education * family support groups.