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Support and counselling for women who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation recently or in the past. Services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. No ID required. immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line individual / group counselling and support accompaniment to hospital / police / court advocacy / court preparation / community referrals assistance with victim impact statements sexual harassment support / accompaniment risk assessments and safety planning information on and support through legal / medical / immigration processes and options information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking housing or emergency shelter support substance use community supports support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors facilitated culturally appropriate connections public education, training, targeted outreach client library and resource materialsProvides a trauma-informed, harm reduction, intersectional approach and response to crisis, working from an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework.Additional e-mail address: adminsac@gwwomenincrisis.org

Support Groups

Variety of programs and services offered to people living with dementia, their family members and friends, professionals, and community groups throughout the Waterloo Wellington area.Staff work with clients to develop a plan that meets their needs and interests, providing education, social work support, social and recreational opportunities.Programs and services include counselling, group programs, education, information and resource library.

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: CMHA Waterloo Wellington has altered service delivery to protect public health and safety. For more information about service changes, visit COVID-19: Update on Services. If in crisis, or not yet connected to a CMHA service, call 1-844-HERE247. For urgent document requests, call Reception at 1-844-CMHA-WW3 (264-2993).Provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. Promotes the mental health of all people through research and information services, sponsored research projects, education, workshops, seminars, pamphlets, newsletters and resource services. Encourages public action and commitment to strengthening community mental health services, legislation and policies affecting services.Information and Education: brochures and information sheets, workshops and educational events, leisure information, internet access, advocacy and skill developmentReferral Services: provided by HERE 24 SEVEN 1-844-437-3247, for many services in the community from a centralized location ; one-to-one meeting where staff can suggest options related to mental health support services (including those provided by the Centres for Mental Health), mental health treatment services and other services available in the communitySupport Services: coordinate support services for individuals (youth, adults, seniors and families) who struggle with a significant mental health issue so that they may live and fully participate in their community ; address and overcome barriers in housing, employment, education, leisure, relationships, financial stability and social pursuits; intensive support to short-term crisis support, to intermittent support, provided as neededBridging Employment Supports, Links To Work: helps persons with disabilities (ages 16-65) to obtain paid, competitive employment; call 1-866-387-6660 ext 4087 to make an appointmentEntrepreneurship Project: assists individuals who have been involved with the mental health system become self-employed or start their own business; referrals made through local CMHA Centres for Mental Health, other area agencies, or by self referralSelf Help Program: supportive environment for people with lived experience in mental health and addictions; mutual support, sharing of common issues and resources; one-on-one peer support and support group meetings designed to assist individuals in their own growth and development by sharing successes and developing strategies; self help resource centre; recovery planning groups (men"s and women"s groups); advocacy support, services of entrepreneurship facilitatorSelf Help, Spark of Brilliance: community-based mental health initiative that promotes healing, recovery and discovery through the expressive arts; workshops open to people living with mental health issues and / or addictions and their supportive allies, including family members, friends and mental health workers

Community Mental Health Centers & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment

COVID-19 Update: All CMHA WW offices are open by appointment only. Virtual care options remain for some programs and services. Call for more information. provides access to community mental health and addictions services specialized mental health clinical programs and services, including seniors programs, adult programs and crisis services dialectical behaviour therapy, psychiatry, telepsychiatry, and first step recovery early psychosis intervention and eating disorders programs centralized patient intake services, service resolution and network coordinationDirect services are offered through a number of locations in the region.

Support Groups & Crisis lines

Counselling is offered in person/phone or by video for most programs. Staff continue to be in contact with developmental service clients. Walk-in mental health clinics (Mon in Mount Forest - call for appointment, Tue in Harriston - call for appointment, Wed in Guelph - in-person walk in, and Thu in Fergus - in-person walk in. For appointments, call 519-824-2431.Distress Line is available 7 days a week, 8 am-10 pm: 519-821-3760 or 1-888-821-3760Individual, couple, and family counselling: Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential counselling and referral services for employees and their families Service coordination / case management services for people with a developmental disability and autism spectrum disorder across the age continuum Access Information and Referral - AIR- intake for children"s developmental services for Guelph and Wellington CountySupport GroupsChildren: Breaking Free - children who have witnessed family violence Child and Youth Sexual Assault Team (CYSAT) - children who have been sexually abused, and youth at risk for sexually offending High Conflict Communication - separating or divorcing families to foster good communication with children and develop a parenting planMen and Women: Partner Assault Response Program - for people who perpetrate violence men"s and women"s groups - people surviving childhood sexual abuse trauma counselling and support groups women who have experienced domestic violence member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in OntarioConsultation and Training:Employers and community groups with respect to interpersonal work-related issues, stress, parenting, problem solving, conflict management and other areas where personal issues impact work and family life. (EAP)**Satellite offices in Mount Forest, Fergus and Harriston

Support Groups

Housing trust that supports adults with severe autism and high health needs.Offers outreach activities and support groups.