• Aînés
• Soutien a domicile (SAD)
  • Service psychosociaux
  • Soins infirmiers
  • Service de réadaptation: ergothérapie, physiothérapie
  • Inhalothérapie
  • Services de nutrition
  • Services médicaux
  • Activités de promotion de la santé et de prévention
• Aide a domicile
  • Assistance personnelle
  • aide domestique
  • activités de soutien civique
  • assistance a l'apprentissage
  • appui aux tâches familiales
  • activité d'intégration sociale ou pour contrer l'isolement social
• Déficiences
• Famille, petite enfance, jeunesse
• Grossesse, nouveau-né et accouchement
• Hébergement
• Hospitalisation et chirurgie
• Passer un examen, recevoir un traitement et être suivi
• Rendez-vous et consultations
• Situation de crise
• Soin palliatifs et fin de vie
• Soutien èa l'autonomie
• Santé publique

Tamara is a provider of  Nationally recognized WSIB safety courses.

Guiding Hand offers life-saving courses to schools, businesses and the layman.

• WSIB approved first aid/cpr training
• education workshops
• certified end of life doula
• grief/bereavement support
• reiki

KidsGrief.ca is a free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or has died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life’s losses in healthy ways.

Mind|Matter Counselling & Psychotherapy Services is a privately owned registered psychotherapy practice. As the proud owners of Mind|Matter, it is our mission to provide a humanistic based approach to therapy, offering a wide range of modalities and therapies to children, youth and adults in the Tri-Town area of Temiskaming Shores.

*VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES (VIA ZOOM)
antoinette.stca@momsstoptheharm.com

*VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP 4 GUYS (VIA ZOOM)
HoldingHope4Guys@gmail.com

Healing Hearts: Peer Support After a Loss from Substance Use Related Causes. Healing Hearts support groups offer an open-format peer-led model of support. The group facilitators have lived experience and have personally lost a loved one to substance related harms.

Contact form: https://www.healingheartscanada.org/contact 

North Bay: healingheartsnorthbay@gmail.com

Rural Area Online SUPPORT GROUP: healingheartscanadavirtual@gmail.com

The Centre for Psychology + Emotion Regulation

We are a team of dedicated and highly trained clinicians specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. The Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. We provide clinical assessments, diagnostic clarification, individual therapy, group therapy, case consultation, and team training. 

• Get Assessed
  • Diagnosis is the first step in understanding the unique pattern of strengths and challenges of your neurodivergent brain. 

• Acquire Skills

  • Discovering tools and skills to unlock your Neurodivergent Super Powers with our post-diagnosis coaching services, is the second.

• Live Happier

  • Our comprehensive services are delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of ASD and ADHD experts.

Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments

The Neuro-Divergent Team is pleased to offer assessment services to all adult residents of Ontario and British Columbia.

Dr. Morgan is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in both of these Provinces.

NOTE: Assessments are done 100% online – we have no physical offices.

Child Assessments

If you are a resident of Ontario and are interested in having your child assessed, Dr. Morgan works with several Ontario clinics in the Greater Toronto Area who provide those services. For more information, please visit our parent company, AAA Psychology: www.aaapsychology.com

When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.

9-8-8 Partners are the backbone of the service. They are located across Canada. They provide existing crisis services within their communities, as well as taking 9-8-8 calls and texts. They are here to make sure that you can connect to a responder within your local community. Other 9-8-8 partners include Hope for Wellness who offer specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and Kids Help Phone, who specialize in supporting young people reaching out to 9-8-8.

• North Bay Regional Health Centre (Our Schedule 1 Facility)
  • Adults 18+: The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others.  The referral must be Physician led to the On-Call Psychiatrist  (705) 474-8600 ext.7200.  The patient must be medically cleared prior to acceptance and transfer to NBRHC.  Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital.  **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.
  • Pediatric (less than 18yrs):  Physician to contact the Pediatric Unit (705) 474-8600 ext 4250 or Pediatrician on-call after hours (705) 474-8600 ext 7200. The admitting doctor notifies Bed Allocation which informs unit lead of admission.  Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital.  **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.

Temiskaming Shores Area

• Central Booking (x2289): The Temiskaming Hospital has access to visiting psychiatry for both Adults and Youth through Central Booking for outpatients.  Psychiatry typically sees the patient for assessment only.  There is a waiting period of approximately 3-6months.  Physicians can refer directly through dictation, and are encouraged to complete the Temiskaming Hospital Psychiatric Referral Form.  Health care partners such as Social Workers/Occupational Therapist/etc.. whom the client follows clinically, can refer patients by completing the Temiskaming Hospital Psychiatric Referral Form, attaching a biopsychosocial assessment providing pertinent information to referral needs, and providing the level of priority.
• Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA:  Community visiting psychiatry at CMHA is available when:
  • The individual is an active CMHA client receiving counselling services and the clinician faciliates the psychiatric referral.    There is a waiting period of approximately 6months to access psychiatry once the patient has been assigned to a mental health clinician.
  • Primary care refers to community psychiatry and are able to attend the psychiatric appointment to facilitate the psychiatric referral.
• SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program: TeleLink provides expertise in the area of child and adolescent mental health to the province of Ontario and beyond. Through the use of live video broadcasting we connect children and youth, their case managers and families to psychiatrists and other mental health professionals for clinical assessments, capacity building and education.  Referral forms can be found on their website: https://www.sickkids.ca/tele-link/index.html The waiting period is approximatly 4months, however there is possibility of being seen more urgently if noted.  Fax referral to: (416) 813-8351
• Seniors Mental Health Program CMHA: Referrals must be made through primary care and is not an emergency service.  Referrals must been the criteria of: 65+, mental health problems complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs, must be medically stable, and must reside in the community.  This program is a consultation service and consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists.  

Regional Specialized Mental Health Programs:

• NBRHC Evergreen Lodge 65+:  In-Patient Seniors Mental Health Unit for late onset (age related) psychiatric disorder.  Referral can be found online.  Fax the referral to North Bay Regional Health Centre Inpatient Mental Health Units Regional Mental Health Central Referral (705) 495-7843.  Criteria: Must exhaust local psychiatric/geriatric services (including acute psychiatry in North Bay).  The patient must be assessed by a psychiatrist and trialed treatment options prior to referral.  Also have connected with the BSO Behavior Support Ontario, Seniors Specialized Program (705) 675-9193 x8903.  .
• NBRHC Birch Maple Lodge Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit: Birch Maple Lodge provides short-term (up to 18 months) inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults (18+) with a moderate to profound developmental disability and mental health concerns (dual diagnosis). 
• NBRHC Oak Lodge Regional Dementia Care Program: The Regional Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment of older adults (usually >65 years old) and/or adults with an age-related dementia, which is complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms, and/or medical comorbidities that exceed the capacity of the community, general hospital, complex continuing care and long-term care system.
• NBRHC Nickel Lodge Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service: Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service which provides care and support to those with a severe mental illness who often present with a co-morbid condition. It is a specialized unit that is patient driven, recovery oriented and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to successfully address the problems that have limited successful transition into the community by maximizing individual potential, reducing mental health and behavioral challenges, teaching new skills to optimize functioning, improving relationships and enhancing quality of life necessary to return the patient to the community, whether that is to their home, or a supervised living arrangement.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form. 
• NBRHC Northern Lights Lodge Intensive Rehabilitation:  Northern Lights Lodge provides tertiary mental health services to individuals within the North East region who are experiencing serious mental illness requiring a longer and more intensive approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation than is provided by district level inpatient services.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form.
• NBRHC Osprey Lodge Intervention & Self Care: Osprey Lodge provides care and support to those individuals experiencing a serious mental illness with a focus on maintaining or increasing their ability to care for themselves, wellness planning, skill building, placement, and follow up. A person directed approach allows patients to regain control of their lives as partners in an interprofessional team. Interventions aim to increase wellness and autonomy, to develop essential life skills, and supports to ensure a successful discharge.  In order to access services must complete the Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form.

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. The online videos are immediately available to patients; however, a referral is required in order to receive access to the telephone coaching and workbooks.

The referral can be done either through a health care provider or self-referral, as long as the contact information of the primary health provider is included.

To access videos: sign up on their website using your email and the access code: bbtodayon

*To Access Services:

Please see referral forms.  Patient must initiate contact to access services by call-in or walk-in; no appointments required.

Addictions Services

CMHA-CT offers Outpatient Concurrent and Addictions Services for client struggling with Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling. 

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

Behavioural Supports Ontario

• (see referenced resources)

Case Management & Community Support

• Referrals welcome. Individuals referred are contacted within a two week period by the intake worker to schedule an intake and to come in to sign consent forms for release of information. Clients who do not have a psychiatric diagnosis or with no history of psychiatric difficulties are encouraged to come in on a crisis intervention basis or brief service. If there is a waiting list, clients are contacted on a weekly to bi-weekly basis for a follow up and encouraged to utilize crisis intervention if in need.

Concurrent Disorders

Consumer Survivor*

Court Diversion

Developmental Disabilities Service

• (see referenced resources)

Regional Early Intervention in  Psychosis

Housing Services

Justice Support Services

• (See referenced resources)

Postpartum Mood Disorder **This service is temporarily available at CMHA as they are filling in the gaps in the community for PPMD.  This program was offered through the Health Unit.  This is currently being sorted by both agencies. Please indicate on the referral request for PPMD Services.**

Primary Care

Senior’s Mental Health Program 

• This program is a consultation service that is offered in the Timiskaming area.  The Seniors' Mental Health team consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists and nurse clinicians who are committed to meet the needs of the elderly.  Following an in-depth assessment, a consultation report with recommendations as well as a follow-up plan is forwarded to your family physician.  Your care will continue to be coordinated by your family physician in order to maintain a high quality of life in the least restrictive environment.
• The referrals to the program MUST be made through your family physician or your nurse practitioner.  This is not an emergency service.
• Client Criteria:
  • Seniors (65yrs or older) with complex mental health needs, or younger than 65 who have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia.
  • Mental Health Problems: complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs.
  • Must be medically stable; not in medical crisis
  • Must reside in the community: living at home, supportive housing, or in a facility based environment such as long-term or chronic care.

Social Recreation

• Intrepid Place (Timmins)
• Rendez-Vous Place ( New Liskeard)

Harm Reduction: Provides sterile safer injection and safer inhalation supplies Also offer safe disposal of used equipment and additional education resources for safer use.

As the intake and assessment unit, it provides comprehensive specialized assessment and treatment for older adults with complex age related psychiatric needs. Older adults exhibiting any of a broad range of affective, cognitive, or behavioural symptoms (usually representing a significant negative change from their previous levels of functioning) may be considered for admission to this tertiary care regional service.

The referral form (Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form) can be sent to The North Bay Regional Health Center (705) 495-7843

**Must exhaust local psychiatric/geriatric services (including acute psychiatry in North Bay).  The patient must be assessed by a psychiatrist and trialed treatment options prior to the referral.  Must have also connected with the Behavior Support Ontario BSO, Seniors Specialized Program (705) 675-9193 x8903. 

• Family Support and Prevention Services
• Advocacy
• Band Representative Function
• Counselling and Referral
• Customary Care/Foster Care

Works through central office in Timmins and also through band offices throughout the general North Chochrane to South Temiskaming regions.

Services in English ; French ; Cree; Ojibwee

• Acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities,
• District referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, 
• Specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario

Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit AIPU (For Adults 18+)

The Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) unit provides high-intensity, acute psychiatric services 24 hours a day for individuals in acute psychiatric distress and who are 18 years of age and older experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or at risk of harm to self or others.  

Does not accept patients who are: acutely medically ill; acutely intoxicated; or who have a diagnosis of dementia and/or delirium.

Contact by dialing NBRHC main switchboard and asking for the on-call psychiatrist.

The referral must be Physician to Psychiatrist  contact and all patients must be medically cleared prior to acceptance and transfer to NBRHC.  Patients can be admitted to the AIPU through the on-call psychiatrist (705) 474-8600 ext.7200.  The admitting doctor notifies Bed Allocation which informs unit lead of admission.   Consultations are available anytime during the assessment, treatment and management of patients at the Temiskaming Hospital

 **If there isn't a bed available, it is the responsibility of NBRHC to contact other hospitals for bed allocation.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit:

Both crisis and planned services for children and adolescents under the age of 18 with serious mental health problems. Crisis services are usually acessed through hospital emergency services. Referrals for planned non-crisis assessment and treatment require scheduling a preadmission session which engages the child/adolescent and family as well as referral sources in informed discussion.

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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Program:

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Program provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals with a serious mental illness. Prior to accessing our services, individuals will have exhausted all appropriate district level supports and services.

Contact --

Mental Health Clinic:

• see referenced resources

Nipissing Detoxification and Substance Abuse Programs:

• see referenced resources

Wordplay Early Intervention:

• Preschool Speech and Language Services Sudbury Manitoulin
• Northeast Ontario Infant Hearing Program
• Northeast Ontario Blind Low Vision Early Intervention Program

Apply by contacting Wordplay in Sudbury.

Developmental Disabilities Service DDS (For Dual Diagnosis):

• See Referenced Ressources. 

Regional Specialized Mental Health Lodges: 

• Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit (Birch Maple Lodge)
• In-Patient Senior Mental Health Unit (Evergreen Lodge)
• Regional Dementia Care Program (Oak Lodge)
• Specialized Adult Rehabilitation and Transitional Service
• Intensive Rehabilitation (Northern Lights Lodge)
• Intervention & Self Care (Osprey Lodge) 

Contact Central Referral For In-Patient Lodges

Assertive Community Treatment Teams ACT :

For persons with serious mental illnesses.  ACTT services are individually tailored with each client and address the preferences and identified goals of each client.

• suffering from schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar illness
• 18 years of age and over
• who have had multiple hospitalizations and complex needs due to long-term and persistent symptoms.

Contact --

Crisis Services:

The Nipissing and area crisis line is available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week to provide mental health assessments, support and referrals.

Referral process not verified for children's mental health unit (Manager Lyne Kennedy),

Psychiatric rehab (705-474-8600 ext. 2538 for manager) or

Assertive community treatment (Team 1 705-494-3031).

Offers behavioural assessment & treatment, education, support and links to specialty care for:

• An older adult presenting with one or more of the above related criteria who is presenting with responsive behaviour(s);
• An adult with an age-related diagnosis who is presenting with responsive behaviours;
• An individual whose behaviour(s) is not effectively supported in their current care environment;
• Caregiver(s) of an older adult with responsive behaviours.
• A referral may be made on behalf of the older adult or caregiver by anybody; including the older adult, caregiver/Substitute Decision Maker, healthcare professionals, primary care and specialty care partners.
• This program is not age specific, will accept those under 55 with an age-related disorder.

Provides:

• Intergrated Response Teams
• Clinical Behaviour Response Specialists: Works directly with older adults presenting with responsive behaviours and are linked with existing Seniors Mental Health Teams
• Behavioural Support Facilitators: Provides support, education and care strategies to family caregivers of older adults with responsive behaviours and are linked with Alzheimer Society Chapters
• Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants: Provides education, indirect clinical consultation, network building and support for professionals working with older adults with responsive behaviours
• Long-term Care BSO Nurses and Personal Support Workers: Provides coaching/mentoring, behavioural assessment and individualized holistic care approaches and are based in various long-term care homes throughout the North East

How to Apply:

• Health service providers may enroll in the electronic database by filling and forwarding the Request Form (see below), or by calling their toll free number. This is to setup an account on the electronic intake website.
• Anyone, inlcuding family, caregivers or health service providers may refer a patient using the electronic intake form. 

There are also a Community Outreach Service that provides support to patient, family and community resources during the transition to community living after discharge. Education and skill development provided to patients, families and community. Integration and development of the necessary community resources, to ensure successful community living while optimizing individual strengths of the patient.

In order to access our in-patient services we require that a Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form be completed and returned.

9AM—5PM; 7 days/week

Harm Reduction (Women Only):
Provides sterile safer injection and safer inhalation supplies Also offer safe disposal of used equipment and additional education resources for safer use.

Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 nights per week.

1.866.856.WARM (9276)

First Link: is a referral program designed to help newly diagnosed people with dementia get the help they need as soon as possible. The Alzheimer Society provides services and support at the time of diagnosis and throughout the duration of the disease. Individuals and their families are linked to learning, services and care as early as possible in the disease process.

How to apply:  Anyone diagnosed with alzheimers, concerned friends, family or caregiver can self-refer to First Link. They can arrange for an appointment to assess their individual needs and be connected to the ideal supports.  Call any of the number below, or visit an office.

The goal is to assist patients in asserting themselves in their care planning to enhance quality of life and wellness, decrease behavioural challenges, teach new skills, and improve relationships.

Call to find locations for completion of ADAT or other standardized assesment forms required for residential programs.

Primary focus on students aged 17 to 25. However, anyone who does not fit into that group will receive referrals to other services based on an assessment of their needs.

 Good2Talk counsellors will use their professional skills to talk through any challenges, including:

• mental health, 
• well-being and success
• academic-related stress and anxiety,
• relationship,
• employment 
• financial challenges
• substance use and abuse,
• panic or crisis 
• thoughts of suicide

Texting service is free and available across Canada 24-7. To start using the text service, text CONNECT to 686868

It is a specialized unit that is patient driven, recovery oriented and integrates patient wishes and goals through a wellness framework. The goal is to successfully address the problems that have limited successful transition into the community by maximizing individual potential, reducing mental health and behavioral challenges, teaching new skills to optimize functioning, improving relationships and enhancing quality of life necessary to return the patient to the community, whether that is to their home, or a supervised living arrangement.

In order to access our in-patient services we require that a Regional Mental Health Central Referral Form be completed and returned.

Services:

 -24/7 assistance when requested by police or emergency services.
 -Needs assessment
 -Practical assistance
 -Referrals to relevant community and government support services.
 -Support to assess eligibility and apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
 -Safety Planning
 -Provision of Information
 -Enhanced Support
 -Community Support Sessions; and
 -Client Follow-up

Self-referrals are welcome by contacting our office at 705-647-0096 or 705-568-2154 during business hours.

Provide confidential crisis assistance and support for anyone who has experienced any crime or tragic circumstance, including:

•  Assault
• Break & Enter
•  Criminal Harassment/Stalking
•  Cyber Crime
•  Elder Abuse
•  Fire
•  Hate Crime
•  Homicide
•  Human Trafficking
•  Intimate Partner Violence
•  Missing Persons
•  Property Crime
• Sexual Violence
• Sudden Death/Suicide

• Diabetes prevention
• Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
• Aboriginal Healthy Babies, Healthy Children  
• Family Well-Being Program
• Youth Mental Health Program
• Home Visits Family Support
• Youth Programming Cultural Teachings

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis 
• 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 resolutions 
• Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies 
• Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services  
• Provides assistance to First Response Team

Vous pouvez obtenir de l’aide, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter!

Peu importe :

• Votre âge, votre identité ou expression de genre;
• La nature et la gravité de l’acte criminel;
• Le moment où l’acte criminel a eu lieu;
• Que l’auteur de l’acte criminel ait été identifié ou non;
• Que la personne victime ait porté plainte ou non.

https://cavac.qc.ca/contact/joindre-un-cavac/

Provides a variety of resources on their website, such as handouts and resources for patients and health care professionals 

Crisis Intervention Services

• Crisis Line
• Mobile Crisis Team
• Free for those of all ages living or visiting in the Sudbury & Manitoulin Districts,  no appointment

Look For Crisis Line Below

NEO Kids & Family Program:

• Children's Treatment Centre (motor and communication impairments)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) (no referral necessary)
• Pediatric 12-bed unit

Call NEO Kids (see number below)

Child, Adolescent and Family Services:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CAMHP) 705.523.7100 ext. 8012 (Ramsey)
• Regional Eating Disorders Program (REDP) 705.523.4988 ext. 4211
• Perinatal Mental Health Program (Print/ Complete Ediburgh Scale and bring to appointment) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242
• Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPI) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Transitional Services:

• Short Term Crisis Safe Bed Program View contact under locations below
• Transitional Outpatient Service (TOPS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4291

Addictions Care:

• Outpatient Addictions and Gambling Service (OAGS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4211
• Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) View contact under locations below

Counselling and Treatment Services:

• Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP) 705.523.4988 ext. 4242

Psychosocial Rehabilitation:

• POSITIVE STEPS (chizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder) 705.523.4988 ext. 4377
• Community Treatment Order (CTO) 705.523.4988 ext 4377
• Assertive Community Treatment Teams 705.523.4988 ext 4282 or ext 4283

Developmental Services:

• Developmental Clinical Services (DCS) 705.523.4988 ext. 4256
• Specialized Residential Beds 705.523.4988 ext. 4320

Senior's Mental Health Services:

• Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program (SMHOP) 705.523.4988  ext 4291    
• Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) 705.523.4988 ext. 4130

Once connected services can be delivered in person, over the phone, or by video conference.

For non-urgent matters, referrals to the MHA programs, or for help navigating mental health and addictions services in your community please contact our confidential support services at:

Toll Free Number: 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7
Email: MHA@metisnation.org

Monday—Friday
9AM—4:30PM

Harm Reduction: Provides sterile safer injection and safer inhalation supplies Also offer safe disposal of used equipment and additional education resources for safer use.

Finding a resource in health and social services - Répertoire des ressources en santé et services sociaux

Services include: Counseling, variety of group therapies, advocacy, practical assistance, access to food and clothing bank, information and referral tailored to the specific needs of the women.

Hosts a Healthy relationship workshop (offered in 4 weekly sessions) primarily designed for women in partner relationships, but suitable for any type of relationship.

Features:

• Anonymous peer support
• 24/7 moderation by clinically trained ‘Wall Guides’
• Self-guided courses
• Self-improvement tools and resources
• Safe space to express yourself without judgement

No referral needed. Register on their website. You must be 16 years of age or older to be eligible.

• Hearing impairments
• Visual impairments
• Mobility impairments
• Learning differences/ADHD
• Mental health problems (including anxiety and stress)
• Medical conditions

• clinical tools and
• evidence-based materials

For health care providers, social service workers and others.

While the resources on the core Portico pages are designed for professional use, they can be of equal interest to those with lived experience and their families.

Offers four programs: *ADAO is not currently offering any programs.* Call, or check website to check.

• Anxiety Management Program (AMP) for adults
• Young Adults Program, for individuals ranging in age from 17-24
• Mindfulness Program, for graduates of the AMP
• Train the Trainer Conference,  for those wishing to become certified in teaching anxiety management techniques to others

You may apply online or making a phone call.

See "Areas of Focus" tab on their website for patient and physician handouts.

An Addictions Counsellor trained in Aboriginal/First Nations/Metis cultural-specific practices is available.

Programs:

• Addiction Services
• Developmental Services
• Counselling for People who Abuse their Partners
• Counselling for Men Who have been Sexually Abused
• Counselling for Women who have been abused
• Partner Intervention Program
• Counselling for Women who have been Sexually Abused
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Credit Counselling
• Post Partum Mood Disorder Program
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Walk-In Counselling Services

Available every Tuesday from the beginning of Septemeber to th end of June. No fees or appointment needed. Some topics that people wish to discuss include couple and family relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, alcohol or substance abuse regarding themselves or significant others, financial or debt challenges, among others.

Developmental Services Program

Children and families can access us directly by calling. Adults, who are 18 years old or over, who need our services can apply through Developmental Services Ontario. Please ask for an APSW.  There are no fees for these services.

You can find:

• Information on how to get help (for yourself or a friend)
• Facts about mental illnesses
• Wellness and coping tips
• Interactive tools
• Works of personal expression (stories, artwork, poems, etc.)
• Interviews (bands, advocates, athletes, etc.)