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Provides information, education and support for people with Alzheimer"s disease and related dementias and their caregivers.Services include: support groups including ongoing monthly support group meetings, early stage, parental and spousal individualized and family support addressing specific issues free public lectures and information sessions throughout the year stress management strategies Making Memories drop in program Volunteer Companion program (respite) caregiver wellbeing centre includes a lending library of books, videos and publications of interest to families, professionals, students and the public volunteer training centre - use for community groups (capacity 20 people)Satellite Office in Shelburne is located at the Mel Lloyd Health Centre, 167 Centre Street

Support Groups

Due to Covid-19 it is highly recommended the current status of the meeting is verified with the local office before attendingAl-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems; they believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery Functions as a support group for individuals or families affected by someone"s drinking Facilitates gatherings for groups of relatives or friends to share their experiences, strengths and hope Shares different tools that assist families to help themselves and the alcoholic indirectly, whether or not the individual is still drinking Provides an app that offers 24/7 access to supportClick here for dates, times, and location of meetings

Crisis lines & In person crisis services

Francophone helpline for women crisis intervention support and referral to community agencies confidential calls

In person crisis services & Support Groups

Provides on-site support and assistance through outreach across the country to veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are living homeless in CanadaAssistance and support offered includes: Moving the veteran from the streets or shelters into affordable housing (if available) Connecting veterans to needed health care Acting as a peer ally in accessing benefits and services from other organizations for the veteran (e.g. assisting with Veterans Affairs Canada paperwork requirements) Finding suitable employment for the veteranIn-crisis supports may include: Providing assistance with rental arrears, utility arrears, damage deposits, etc Offering peer support to the veteran Assisting with finding addictions programs Providing peer support through the Guitars for Vets (GFV Canada) program, which provides a guitar and 10 weeks of free lessons with a volunteer guitar instructor

Crisis lines

Provides a volunteer suicide prevention network which supports Ontario"s farming community Guardians are over the age of 18 and have completed The Guardian Network training program Can identify the signs of mental distress, react to farmers at risk, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis ressourcesMore information can be found at the Agriculture Wellness Ontario website

Crisis lines

Operates a mental health telephone helpline for Indigenous people Provides on-line chat counselling Provides immediate, culturally relevant mental health counselling and crisis intervention Refers callers to additional supports if needed