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Drop-in centre programs for youth grades 6 to 12, including: Homework help Arts and crafts Wii, Switch and Playstation Computers with internet access Volunteer opportunities for registered youth with an option to earn credit towards town run programs Youth mentors leadership training for ages 16-18 LGBTQ+ Club

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update In-person Support/Exercise group not meeting Call Knowledge Network at 1-844-859-6789 for more information and to find out if group is meeting virtuallyRegular Service Support and information for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) helps people living with MS and their families/caregivers take a positive stance in coping with multiple sclerosis

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID-19 ResponseOutpatient Mental Health Services have returned to in-person therapy. They will continue to offer telephone therapy where requested. PPE is required for in-person appointments. Group therapy remains virtual.Regular ServiceOutpatient Mental Health provides mental health care for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.Provides out patient psychiatric consultation with diagnosis of acute mood or thought disorder, treatment of brain disease, and neuro-degenerative disease (dementia) with coordinated case management.Referral and support of the physician is indicated for this patient population due to the presence of medical illnesses and other complex needs of the individual.The clinic provides: connections with community services, support and education to caregivers providing and monitoring care for someone in their charge specializations include dementia intensive case management to solve problems or develop skills needed for long term psychiatric support required to sustain community function homelessness program for clinic patients who meet eligibility requirements of illness, risk and need support and education on a variety of mental health topics psychiatric consultation for diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendation with physician referral Mental Health Crisis Services are available 8 am-8 pm 7 days a week at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Emergency Department. Please present to the emergency department. Mental Health Response Unit is a mobile crisis service working in partnership with the OPP to provide service in the community Monday to Thursday 8 am-6 pm. Call the OPP dispatch number at 310-1122 . All appointments and services are arranged through the Collingwood office.

Addiction Treatment

COVID-19 Response Due the pandemic, appointments are still being conducted, but screening protocols are in affect. Masks are required while in the clinic. Regular Service Opiate addiction treatment clinic with onsite pharmacy.

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Crisis lines & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services