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Youth Mental Health

The Gender Identity Service at CAMH works with children and adolescents, aged three to 18, who have concerns with their gender identity. Gender identity refers to a person’s basic sense of self as a male or a female. Some children and adolescents are unhappy being a boy or a girl. When this happens, it is called gender dysphoria. The service helps children, adolescents and families better understand a young person’s struggle with gender identity development and related behavioural or emotional problems. We also assess adolescents who are concerned about being sexually aroused by crossdressing. People anywhere in Canada are eligible to be seen.

Support Groups

Group that gives transgender persons the opportunity to explore their gender identity in a variety of social settings facilitates development of gender identity, appearance and mannerisms through the experience of other club members and organized activities provides peer support through a diverse membership educates the general public about transgender issues monthly socials with pot luck dinners and presentations resource list of transgender friendly professionals and businesses

Community Mental Health Centers

This listing provides information on where to get help in Halton Hills for those in need of Emergency Housing, Long Term Housing Supports, Emergency Food, Food Banks and Crisis Support. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 for police, ambulance, fire. For Crisis Support, please see listing of resources here Emergency Housing Out of the Cold call 905-877-7585 provides overnight shelter and a meal during the colder months to those in need Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church call 905-877-1374 Community and Family Services provide various emergency assistances to those in need Lighthouse Emergency Shelter, Salvation Army Oakville call 905-339-2918 provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to individuals who are experiencing some type of housing crisis Halton Women"s Place call 905-878-8970 provides emergency shelter, crisis services, and support to physically, sexually, financially, and emotionally abused women and their dependent children Long Term Housing Supports Halton Housing Help call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1 service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing Links2Care (Acton/Georgetown) call 905-873-6502 Transitional Housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * a community support coordinator provides family support Summit Housing and Outreach Programs call 905-847-3206 provides housing, treatment, and case management services for those in need of mental health supports in Halton Region Support House call 905-845-9212 offers community-based housing, support and wellness programs to people living with mental health issues and/or problematic substance use Emergency Food Georgetown Bread Basket call 905-873-3368 emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours Holy Cross HELPS call 905-873-1887 supports people who are in need of emergency assistance St Joseph Church, St Vincent Charities call 519-853-0784 provides food vouchers to those in need Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank call 519-853-5610 food bank available on an as-needed basis following a personal interview and completion of application for assistance Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank call 905-877-1374 available to assist anyone facing difficult circumstances Food Banks Acton Foodshare call 519-853-0457 provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance Georgetown Bread Basket call 905-873-3368 provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria Food for Life Community Fridges call 905-635-1106 a community fridge at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library, stocked with "Good Food bags" Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank call 519-853-5610 food bank serving Acton and the surrounding community Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank call 905-877-1374 food bank serving Georgetown and the surrounding community

Crisis lines

By law, any individual (including professionals, officials and members of the public) witnessing or with reasonable grounds to suspect an act of child abuse, neglect, abandonment, desertion or need for protection must report the incident to: Halton Children"s Aid Society, 905-333-4441 If the matter is urgent and the Children"s Aid Society cannot be reached, call Halton Regional Police Service, 905-825-4777 ext 8970 The Duty to Report applies to any child who is, or appears to be, under the age of 16 years, and to children already under a child protection order who are 16 and 17 years old On January 1, 2018, Ontario raised the age of protection from 16 to 18. A professional, or member of the public, who is concerned that a 16 or 17 year old is or may be in need of protection may, but is not required to, make a report to a society and the society is required to assess the reported information The Duty to Report applies even when the information is otherwise confidential or privileged, and overrides any other provincial statutes, specifically any provisions that would otherwise prohibit someone from making a disclosure. Visit Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: It"s Your Duty which provides definitions as well as responsibilities of professionals, officials and members of the public under the Child and Family Services Act (or download brochure here)

Community Mental Health Centers

Residential care facility, capacity 19Services include supportive structured environment, medication administration, meals, laundry and housekeeping, community service worker, case manager, registered nurse, monthly doctor visits, recreation and social activities

Youth Addictions

Support Groups

COVID-19: services and support offered remotely. Check here to find out what services are available.Clinical Services -- intake and assessment * early intervention services * behaviour and communication programs * social skills building groups * sibling and parent groups * parent training programs * family support Community Resource Services -- certificate training programs * workshops, lectures, community education (fees) * agency consultation * research * resource library, professional trainingVolunteer Services -- clinical and administrative experiences available * student placements available

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 - Closed for Fall 2020 visit GBC website program description to check availability for Winter 2021 ----------------------------Supported education program -- 3 semesters focus on interpersonal skills, problem solving, career and vocational exploration and planning college credit courses include English, computer skills, as well as a range of mandatory and elective courses individual supportive counselling and follow-up participants may achieve an Ontario College Certificate upon successful completion of the program -- call for details

Support Groups

A grief support group offering an accessible form of grief support which focuses on the specific needs of the families who have lost a loved one.

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID-19 -- Location is closed, intake and check-ins for current clients over the phone EarlyOn, Early Abilities, Family Group Conferencing programs are cancelledCommunity-based children"s mental health centreCommunity Clinic -- multidisciplinary consultation, outpatient assessment and individual, family and group treatment and supportDay Treatment Program -- for children and youth with acute or chronic behavioural or emotional difficultiesEarlyON Child and Family Centre -- online monthly calendar and list of locations availableEvery Child Belongs -- special needs resourcing consultation and support to child care centres to enhance their ability to serve children with special needs Early Abilities Preschool Speech and Language -- speech and language services for children from birth-junior kindergartenFamily Group Conferencing -- culturally-sensitive, alternative approach to child protection extended family group members participate in the decision-making process to ensure the safety and well-being of children at risk or in need of protectionLibby"s Place -- residential treatment for youth 12-18 years

Youth Addictions

The George Hull Centre for Children and Families is an accredited children’s mental health centre serving children and youth, from birth to age 18, and their families. Mental health services include * prevention and early intervention * outpatient treatment for school-aged children * residential treatment * substance abuse treatment * specialized school programs. * preschool speech and language services * Ontario Early Years Centre programs. There are no fees for service. The Centre is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto, and serves as a teaching centre for students in the disciplines of medicine, psychiatry, social work, child & youth work, speech & language, and early childhood education.

Youth Addictions

We understand that everyone has their own life stories with challenges and transitions. We offer you a compassionate, warm, caring, and accepting, confidential space to meet your and/or a loved one"s needs. We offer in-person and distance counselling via phone or secure video chat. Offering individual, couple’s and family counselling, workshops and group therapy. We enhance and promote your well-being through a variety of therapeutic approaches, uniquely designing treatment plans that improve your overall well-being. Working with children (ages 5+), adolescents, adults, couple’s and families. We are here for you. Come in and experience our relaxed atmosphere and grab a coffee or tea and join us for a free 30 minute consult. Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies Offering virtual distance therapy via phone and secure video chat or in-person visits with safety precautions and restrictions in place to help with the prevention and further spread of Covid.

Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

2020 Flu Shot Clinics Regional clinics will be opening to all residents with a valid health card at the following locations: Stayner Creemore Wasaga Beach CollingwoodAccess to online booking will be available Oct 19, 2020 and appointments will begin Nov 2, 2020Refer to separate record for more detailsCOVID-19 ResponseDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgian Bay Family Health Team continues to provide the majority of its services virtually. Contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner to access a referral to any of the programs.Single Session counselling is open to everyone - call 705-444-5885 to self referCall seven days a week, 9 am-8 pm to book next appointmentRegular Service:The Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) is a regional, primary health care team set up to provide collaborative health care to the Georgian Bay population. The team consists of Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Registered Nurses; Occupational Therapists; a Health Promoter; Registered Dietitians; Mental Health Counsellors.Area residents have access to GBFHT"s services by getting a referral from their GBFHT Family Physician (only patients of affiliated physicians may be referred). Family physician referral also required for most clinics. GBFHT is the regional Diabetes Education Centre (DEC). All patients with diabetes regardless of who their family doctor is may be seen at the DEC.Services include:Counselling: Individual and marital counselling available, including child and youth mental health counsellors for short-term mental healthcare. Patients 16 years and under can be helped with anxiety, depression, anger, acting out, conflicts with parents/siblings, addictions, as well as problems with school and socialization. Offers one-on-one or family sessions. Single session counselling available without appointment on first come, first served basis.Clinics: Adult Counselling Child/Youth Counselling Diabetes Care and education Nutritional Counselling Chronic Disease Self Management Program Smoking Cessation Program Hypertension Clinic Heart Failure Clinic Cardiac Care Clinic Wound Care Clinic Ontario Telemedicine Network participant Teen Sexual Health Clinic Well Woman Clinic Falls Prevention:The family health team assists seniors with preventing falls or recovering from falls by providing: fall risk assessment/screening at annual physicals including basic falls prevention advice after a fall, identifying the cause of the fall and helping patients develop strategies to prevent future falls referral to other falls prevention programs or services regular medication reviews basic vision assessments and reminders at annual physicals to have regular biannual eye examsThe Georgian Bay Family Health Team is a member of the Staying Independent Falls Prevention Coalition (SIFPC)

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Family health care services delivered by nurse practitioners and team of health care professionalsServices are by pre-booked appointments only and are for registered patients only; no walk-in servicesClinic Services chronic disease management (such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure), prenatal care, healthy baby and pediatrics, Infant/Child CPR diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, infections and injuries cancer screening laboratory services immunizations palliative care counselling nutrition and health promotion, Summer Cooking Camp physiotherapy pharmacistSmoking Cessation individual assessment, counselling and coaching to quit smoking prescriptions for nicotine replacement therapies and cessation medications motivational interventions referral to community resources referral to Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program, which includes free nicotine replacements and counselling (advance registration required)Diabetes Conversations -- group program includes four weekly sessionsHealthy You Program -- 10 week program includes practical information on healthy eating, physical activity and emotional health; includes tools to help maintain healthy lifestyleMindful Eating GroupHealthy Kidneys Program