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Support Groups

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Oakville in person group remains suspended until further notice Many online support meetings are available, refer to website --------------------------------------------------- meetings are closed, restricted to sex and love addicts, or those who think they may be sex and love addicts only qualification for membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction supported through contributions of its membership and is free to all who need it

Crisis lines

Major Services: 24 hour crisis lines for abused women HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter community agency information and referral when necessary court support for interim custody and restraining orders children"s services emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary depart planning SafePet Program advocacy and public education around ending violence against women transitional support program accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here) Family 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 Schools programs EngageMENt "male ally" program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what "healthy masculinity" means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

Support Groups

A 12 step self help non-denominational, nonprofit group for family and friends of drug addicts * anonymity is highly valued - meetings only use first name * literature can be downloaded from www.nar-anon.org

Support Groups

Peer-led and youth-focused peer program that provides young people, ages 15-25, living with mental health, substance and/or addiction concerns, a place to go, hang out, and have fun - without judgment, without stigma, on their own terms allows young people to just be youth learn coping and resiliency skills make social connections learn about resources in the community This program is funded by Shine Out! Shout Out!

Support Groups

Provides support and advocacy for children and their parents through resources, guest speakers, presentations and online networking advocates for the special education needs of bright and gifted students by representation on the Special Education Advisory Committees of the school boards in Halton Region (HDSB, HCDSB, French, French Catholic)

Support Groups

provides small group support, follow up programs, and individual support as a bridge prior to group commencement volunteers are individuals who have experienced grief in their own lives each volunteer is committed to providing safe support and compassionate care