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Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Day programs include counselling, wellness programs, peer support, drop-in supports, and 5-week pre-employment and life skills programConnectionsFor individuals experiencing or impacted by addiction and/or substance use drop-in services individual and family counselling supportive groups community activitiesPathways Pre-Employment and Life SkillsTraining and employment preparation services include 5-week training and pre-employment supports to help find and maintain employment, Mon-Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am; visit website for monthly course date scheduleResidential Treatment for MenKettleby Ranch program includes 3-month residential treatment, with peer support and abstinence-based recoveryResidential Treatment for WomenThe Garden program includes 3-month residential treatment, with peer support and abstinence-based recoveryWellness CentrePhysical, mental and spiritual wellness programs

Support Groups

COVID-19 -- accepting new client referrals telephone, online and video appointments----------------------------------------Adult ServicesReintegration Program -- for individuals 18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security referrals to community resources, client advocacyReintegration Program - Women"s Support -- for individuals who identify as women and are18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security referrals to community resources, client advocacyRecord Suspension Support -- for individuals 18 years and older who were convicted of a criminal offence and have completed their sentence assists in determination of eligibility and application process to have criminal record kept separate and apartPartner Assault Response -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict victims/partners of the offended provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressMAPS Program -- for individuals 18 years and older who are currently on probation who may have experienced or are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge offers one-on-one support with a Peer Support Worker to explore recovery goals and provide connections to community supports and services offers support in attending various appointments such as probation, court, counselling sessionsMindset Anger Management Program -- 8 week anger management program for individuals 18 years and oldYouth ServicesHealthy Youth Preventative Education (HYPE) Program -- for youth 11-25 small group sessions that promote positive healthy relationships and target a wide range of abusive and violent behaviours and addictions among adolescentsYouth Counselling Program -- for youth 11-29 individualized one-on-one support, weekly sessions for youth to discuss issues affecting their lives such as mental health, substance use, bullying, stress relationship conflict and criminal justice involvement counsellor works collaboratively with the youth to enhance their understanding, overcome challenges and meet goals

Crisis lines & Support Groups

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitationSexual Violence CounsellingIndividual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required includes date rape, cyber sexual violence, childhood sexual assault volunteer training Human TraffickingCounselling, case management, safety planning and intervention support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646Public education and outreach, including workshops and presentations around sexual violence and human trafficking, contact Public Education Coordinator sseeraj@womenssupportnetwork.ca

Support Groups

Open for in-person services. For more information call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.caOne-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomersSettlement and Integration Services needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefitsLINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry provides basic language skills training in English; allows newcomers to Canada to learn English language skills to make friends, find employment and adjust to living in Canada full-time program available at a range of levels from beginner to advanced (Literacy to Level 6) Enhanced Language Training sector specific language training and career orientation in accounting, workplace administration and customer service, teaching and education, information technology and health care individual counselling and action plan development volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparationAccreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) Program supports newcomers in the process of having their international education, skills and professional experiences recognized by Canadian employers. AQIS is an information and career pathway planning service that advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on professional certification/ license requirements and application procedures, alternative career options, training and skills upgrading programs, credential assessment and local work experiencesEmployment Supports needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications Job Search Workshops program walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individualsServices for Women, Youth and SeniorsWomen, youth and seniors often face specific difficulties to settle and live in Canada. The Welcome Centres provide specialized services, including: support groups recreational and educational opportunities social activities to help building friendships and networksOther Services Older adults exercise program Mother Goose songs, rhymes and stories for parents, caregivers and their children newcomer family workshops, health workshopsPartnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: Social Enterprise for Canada COSTI Immigrant Services Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) Job Skills

Support Groups

COVID19 -- office is closed but telephone counselling available * hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients" homes by appointment (see branch record) * all other programs temporarily closed--------------- Support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under 25) individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits childcare support parenting and personal development groups information and referrals emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food) transportation provided for some programs small donation room for mothers in need to access gently used clothing/toys/household items food security program and access to food pantryHigh School Program support of a qualified teacher to complete high school credits includes the individual support of a Rose of Sharon counsellor, group parenting and personal development programs, and childcare support for children up to age of 18 months of program participantsChild Development Centre age appropriate programs, which include music, crafts, sensory play and outdoor activities for children while mothers attend educational or group services Mom and Me programs EarlyOn programParenting Programs group programs focus on parenting topics such as attachment, resiliency and positive parentingPersonal Development Programs six to eight week programs, once a week, focus on mother, topics have included healthy relationships and self empowermentFood Security Program access to onsite food nutritionist access to healthy food choices through food pantry cooking classes one to one nutritional support Participants and their children participate in healthy cooking groups and communal mealWorkshops/drop-in twice a month covering specialized topics such as early literacy, nutrition, resume writing, cooking, and more

Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction treatment and training programs Opioid Agonist Therapy (Methadone and Suboxone) Hepatitis C testing and treatment Naloxone Training