East & West Parry Sound Victim Services
- Childrens Aid Society Building; 25 Church St, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1Y2
- https://www.psvs.ca
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 incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aid 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 victimsFamily Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) referral to specialized services and supports in the community safety planning court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Friends (The)
- 27 Forest St, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2R2
- https://www.thefriends.on.ca
Support Groups
Services for persons requiring long term health care support to promote independence and quality of life including:24 Hour Assisted Living: for frail, high-risk seniors requiring services to prevent long hospital stays and reduce emergency room visits or permanent placement in Long Term Care. Seniors can receive personal care, homemaking, meals, assistance with medication and safety checks as needed.24-Hour Attendant Services: to adults with physical disabilities including bathing and washing, personal grooming, mobility/transferring, meal preparation, laundry assistance, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.Outreach Program: personal support and homemaking services for physically disabled people living in the community. Can be provided in an individual"s home, work place, educational institution or at The Friends Respite Unit. Clients must be 18 years or older so they can take legal responsibility for their own care.Respite Apartment Program: Two-bedroom fully accessible unit providing support for people requiring short term respite. Respite Program: provides caregiver relief - services include supervision, meals and activities either in the persons home or at the Forest Hill Apartments. Service available on a daily, 24 hour basis.Seniors" Homemaking Program: provides light housekeeping, meal preparations, security checks. Some personal care for seniors who are able to direct own care and wish to remain in their own home.Post Stoke Program: helps individuals who have had stroke get back to daily activities with support of a Community Navigator.Adult Day Away Program: provides social and recreational activities in group settings for seniors and adults with physical disabilities and those suffering from age related dementia including Alzheimer"s. Program offer respite to caregivers. Rides to the programs may be able to be arranged. Call for locations and times. Fee of $15 - virtual programming is free. Groups run Thursdays from 9 am-3 pmCaregiver Support Program: provides education, peer support, group and one-on-one support for family caregivers.Accessible Housing: in Parry Sound and Muskoka providing 24-hour support, call for application.P.A.T.H. (Priority Assistance to Transition Home) provides transportation and trained PSW attendant to assist in transitioning home from hospital
Hospice West Parry Sound
- Office in West Parry Sound Health Centre; 6 Albert St, Room 1323, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 3A4
- https://hospiceparrysound.ca/
Support Groups
Family-centred care program designed to assist those diagnosed with a terminal illness or a life limiting illness (chronic disease) Support is provided to individuals and families in home, hospital or nursing home Volunteers provide companionship, assistance with light household duties, and simple comfort measures Bereavement support and grief programs include one-on-one support, monthly caregiver-support groups, and ongoing social support groups. Any individual who has suffered a significant loss is welcome to bereavement support Respite service provided for family members who are caring for a love one. Advanced care planning workshops and presentations available to groups A visiting hospice - no beds provided
Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound
- 60 James St, Suite 201, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1T5
- https://mps.cmha.ca
Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines & Support Groups
COVID-19 ResponseDue to concerns regarding COVID-19, please call 705-746-4264 to book an appointment. COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources Regular ServicesAssessment, counselling, case management and referral services to all persons who have been adversely impacted by substance use and gambling. Prevention of harmful substance use through public education and awareness initiatives. Adopts a flexible, individualized approach ranging from harm reduction to abstinence. Programs and Services offered: Intake RAAM clinic Harm Reduction Individual and Group Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Family Member Addiction and Mental Health Counselling Walk-In Clinic Youth Addiction Counselling Concurrent Disorders Addiction Supportive Housing (ASH) Mental Health Supportive Housing Opioid Treatment/Case Management Support Ontario Works-Addiction Services Initiative(ASI) Back On Track (Ontario"s Remedial Measures Program) Community Prevention and Awareness Psychogeriatrics Program Assertive Community Treatment Case Management Early Psychosis Intervention Aboriginal Mental Health Program Services are also available out of the Burk"s Falls and District Health Centre, 150 Huston Street, Burk"s Falls and at 87 Main St in Sundridge.
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
- 2 May St, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1S2
- https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca
Support Groups
COVID-19 Reponse During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Great Beginnings program continues to operate through closed Facebook groups, video conference drop-in sessions, individual telephone consultations. They continue to provide healthy groceries to pregnant women to support prenatal health. Connect with local coordinators through the Great Beginnings Facebook page or contact the manager, Joshua Boutotte directly at 705-645-3155 ext. 3219 or jboutotte@handstfhn.ca to be linked to the local programs.Regular ServiceProvides developmental support services for children including: Great Beginnings Infant and Child Development
Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Mental Health and Addiction Services
Crisis lines
Bilingual 24/7 mental health telephone helpline serves people in Grey and Bruce counties who are in distress or crisis. Trained volunteers provide caring non-judgmental support to all those seeking help.