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Client Services for Community Access Card CAC programming and registration: general program and facility information, peanut/nut reduced facility, full size gymnasium with basketball courts and indoor rock-climbing wall, aerobic room home to fitness classes, outdoor playgroundsFitness: fitness classesKidz 1st Programming: before & after school program, PA Day adventures, themed birthday parties, specialty school-aged and pre-school events, March Break camps and summer campsYouth 1st Programming: Youth 1st Drop In Centre, Home Alone training, Red Cross Babysitter course, Dove Self-Esteem Project and leadership opportunitiesYouth Sports: dance, sport fit academy, basketball, football, lacrosse, hockey, baseball, gymnastics and cheerleadingClubs & Activities: indoor rock climbing, karate, swim club, Auto Fix It Club, Wood Hobby Shop, Gun Club, jiu jitsu, gaming & modelling, fencing, triathlon, archery, badminton, scuba, and thirft shop, and art classes

Support Groups

COVID19 Intake by phone and online Zoom meeting; peer support groups available online only; visit website for details----------Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including information and referrals, support groups and presentationsChild Abuse Investigation and Support SiteChild-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigatorsChild, Youth and ParentsAdvice and support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers recognizing signs of abuse disclosure where to get help how to stay safe bullying healthy relationshipsGatehouse Adult Support NetworkPeer led group support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men"s support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuseVisual Art TherapyPrograms in partnership with Full Circle Therapy Centre; visit website for registration details

In person crisis services

The Outreach Worker provides support to individuals and families who need some extra support around every day living challenges such as access and support for: housing concerns work stresses financial food security education struggling to pay for prescriptions forms completion support for applying for assistance programs such as Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Works preparing for a court appearance and legal issues provides counseling for bullying at school and relationship issues risk assessment referral and advocacy

Adult Addictions

Specifically serves active military service members, veterans, first responders or frontline healthcare professionals. Specific issues addressed are: * Alcohol or substance use disorder * Psychological trauma, PTSD or other operational stress injuries (OSI). Comprehensive services include inpatient and outpatient treatment.

Community Mental Health Centers

A transitional residential program for individuals with a mental illness. This residence has a capacity to accommodate 7 tenants. This residence is staffed by one full time support worker, and several part-time staffers, who provide 8-11 hours of support daily. Provides a combination of affordable housing and ongoing flexible housing supports. Length of program is approximately 6-12 months.

Support Groups

website featuring LGBTTIQ related news, events, discussion boards, and directory of local resources and welcoming local businesses

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.