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Support Groups

Directly supports families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the services of clinical professionals.The Peterborough Chapter provides: advocacy to other community services including within the school system regularly organized social skills classes, special events, fundraisers and other outreach programs to support ASD families in the Peterborough Area - visit website for events calendarGoverned by the Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) who oversee operations, including monthly meetings, managing finances, establishing committees and reporting to Autism Ontario.Parent/Caregiver Support Group - provides a safe and supportive environment for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism to share their successes and challenges, ask questions and connect with other parents and caregivers. Group is facilitated by Autism Ontario"s Family Support Coordinator in partnership with SnowFlake Therapy Services.Adult Social Group - provides supported social opportunities and activities for adults who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Emotional Health Practitioners provide education and counselling for individuals, couples and families. provides services in person, by telephone or online Neural Network Therapy® is a holistic approach to counselling that uses practical tools to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break unwanted habits, and develop strong healthy relationships.

Support Groups

ABA based Services and Supports: help children and youth with ASD develop skills in the areas of behavior. management/emotional regulation, communication, social/interpersonal, and daily living provide education to parents/caregivers on how to apply ABA strategies to help their children maintain or generalize these skills. involves an assessment of the child/youth"s strengths and needs (may include a functional assessment of behavior). may be provided for 2 to 4 hours per week with some flexibility. involves between 2 and 6 months of service in either group or individualized sessions depending on child/youth"s identified needs.

Support Groups

HD Resource Centre is offered through the Huntington Society of Canada Family Services.Services for individuals and families affected by Huntington Disease include: support groups professional support education links to community servicesPeterborough Chapter is a volunteer-led group who hold events to raise funds and awareness for Huntington Disease

Support Groups

Prostate cancer self-help support group offers: Monthly meetings providing a forum for personal discussion with others who have or have recovered from prostate cancer Medical specialists whose field relates to prostate cancer frequently give talks or lead discussions Surgeons, urologists, radiologists, nutritionists and counselors are often invited guest speakers Family and friends welcome

In person crisis services

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims assistance with applications to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) Assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses. additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims