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Professional counselling services and psychotherapy services

• virtual counselling sessions
• free single session counselling for people experiencing issues such as: family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation, divorce or abuse
• further sessions offered by appointment
• fees based on a sliding fee scale according to household income and family size

Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, 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 exploitation

Sexual Violence Counselling
Individual 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 Trafficking
Counselling, case management, safety planning and intervention

• support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646

Public education and outreach, including workshops and presentations around sexual violence and human trafficking, contact Public Education Coordinator sseeraj@womenssupportnetwork.ca

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, confidential, and non-judgemental walk-in counselling for survivors of past and recent sexual violence, who do not currently have access to a counsellor and/or other supports

Includes:

• sexual harassment
• sexual assault
• commercial sexual exploitation

COVID19 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information

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Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureau

Child, Youth and Family Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessions

Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking

Adult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Group
Group therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapy

Group Therapist Training Program
For professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma

Outreach and Prevention Program
Includes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties

• GBA1975 Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey and Bruce
• BAR2680 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
• MET1305 Kids Help Phone
• MET1823 Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
• MET1443 Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotlines & Sexual Assault and Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties

• MET0056 Assaulted Women's Helpline
• MET4619 Fem'aide : Francophone helpline for women affected by violence
• MET1911 Ministry of the Attorney General, Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program

Collingwood (Simcoe County)

• CWD0077 My Friend's House (serving Blue Mountains ; Meaford)

Owen Sound

• CWD0140 The Women's Centre Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA1566 Grey Bruce Health Services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• BRU0309 Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Kincardine

• GBA1604 Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Stratford (Perth County)

• PER0027 Family Services Perth-Huron, (serving Bruce County)

In Person Crisis Intervention
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties

• MET4619 Fem'aide : Francophone helpline for women affected by violence
• IMP0032 Métis Nation of Ontario
  

Collingwood (Simcoe County)

• CWD1070 Mental Health Response Unit (serving Blue Mountains)

Owen Sound

• GBA1566 Grey Bruce Health Services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• CWD2080 Grey Bruce Health Services, Mental Health Services Department (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Specialized Information and Referral
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Connex Ontario Mental Health Information and Referrals

Talklines/Warmlines
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties

• ALL0933 Krasman Centre, Alliston, Drop in Centre (serving Simcoe South)
• MET2344 Good2Talk
• MET3641 Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine
• MID0138 Hope+Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• CWD6468 The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, Telephone Support Line
• BAR2680 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
• IMP0092 Trans Lifeline

General Counselling Services
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties

• MET2199 Wellness Together Canada, COVID-19 Mental Health Supports
• IMP0116 Canada. National Defence, Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program
• MET1823 Kids Help Phone, Administrative Office, Crisis Text Line Canada Toronto

Chesley

• GBA3496 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Chesley Arran-Elderslie)

Collingwood (Simcoe County)

• CWD0123 Salvation Army, Community and Family Services (serving Blue Mountains)
• CWD6618 Georgian Bay Family Health Team (serving Blue Mountains)

Durham

• GBA3497 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving West Grey)

Hanover

• GBA2955 South West Home and Community Care Support Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA0944 Central Grey Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Markdale

• CWD1164 South Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Blue Mountains ; Chatsworth ; Grey Highlands ; Southgate ; West Grey)

Mildmay

• BRU0097 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving South Bruce)

Owen Sound

• GRE0047 Métis Nation of Ontario, Owen Sound, Healing & Wellness Branch (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA1601 M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA1762 Closing the Gap Healthcare (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA2442 South West Home and Community Care Support Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GRE0404 Owen Sound Family Health Team, Mental Health Counselling Services
• GBA0943 North Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GRE0267 Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (serving First Nation communities in the surrounding area, both on and off reserve and from the community of Owen Sound).

Paisley

• BRU0098 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Arran-Elderslie)

Saugeen First Nation

• GBA0112 Saugeen First Nation, Building Healthy Communities (serving Bruce County)

Southampton

• GBA0941 Bruce Shoreline Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County - Bruce Shoreline area)

Stratford (Perth County)

• PER0027 Family Services Perth-Huron (serving Bruce County)

Walkerton

• GBA2805 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Chesley ; Durham; Mildmay ; Paisley ; Walkerton)

Wiarton

• GBA0107 North Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Northern Bruce Peninsula ; South Bruce Peninsula)

Wingham (Huron County)

• GBA2364 Salvation Army, Community Family Services and Food Bank (serving Huron-Kinloss; South Bruce)

Community Mental Health Agencies
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

• BRU0314 Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Youth Mental Health Program (serving Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation ; South Bruce Peninsula)

Collingwood (Simcoe County)

• CWD6618 Georgian Bay Family Health Team (seriving Blue Mountains)
• CWD1632 Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Outpatient Mental Health Services (seriving Blue Mountains)

Hanover

• GBA0944 Central Grey Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Kincardine

• GBA1547 Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)

Markdale

• GBA1548 Canadian Mental Health Association (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• CWD1164 South Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Blue Mountains ; Chatsworth ; Grey Highlands ; Southgate ; West Grey)

Owen Sound

• CWD2080 Grey Bruce Health Services, Mental Health Services Department (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA0943 North Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GBA1974 Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• CWD2607 Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
• GRE0267 Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (serving First Nation communities in the surrounding area, both on and off reserve and from the community of Owen Sound)

Southampton

• GBA0941 Bruce Shoreline Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County - Bruce Shoreline area)

Wiarton

• GBA0107 North Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Northern Bruce Peninsula ; South Bruce Peninsula)

Psychotherapy for Men

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Anger Management (Group Therapy & Individual)
• Trauma Recovery (Group Therapy for Male Survivors of Childhood Physical and/or Sexual Abuse)
• Emotional Integrity Group Therapy
• Sexual Integrity Group Therapy
• Training services on Men, Trauma and Recovery
• Resources and Products

COVID-19 Update
To protect clients and staff due to COVID, all sessions are virtual via phone or video until further notice

Regular Service
Individual, couples, family and group counselling specializes in

• marriage, anxiety, depression, sexual assault and childhood abuse counseling and in the areas of stress, self-esteem, relationships, boundary issues, grief, LGBT
• counselling via telephone and skype available
• Group Sessions, 'Partners of Survivors' (of Assault/Abuse) and 'Warriors of Recovery' available

COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals

Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
• social reform, public education and advocacy

Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)

Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Short-term individual trauma based counselling and family support available by appointment

Specialized nurses on call 24 hours for emergencies

Emergency Services - for those who experienced a sexual assault within the past 12 days, were assaulted by a partner within the past 2 weeks or a child who has been or is suspected to have been assaulted in the past 72 hours

• physical examination and treatment of injuries, emotional support
• testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, emergency contraception
• collection of evidence of assault
• risk assessment, safety planning and referral to community services

Emergency services primarily available at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital (services also available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital but there may be a delay in treatment);

Non-Emergency Services - for children, youth and adults who have experienced a sexual assault outside of the emergency care guidelines, and/or are experiencing abuse by a current or former partner and have no injuries at this time

• follow-up medical care
• documentation of injuries
• risk assessment. safety planning,
• counselling services, family support

Non-emergency services by appointment only at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital

COVID19 Office closed; all services operating from Central Branch | Lipa Green Centre, call or visit JF&CS website for information

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Individual and group counselling, information and referrals, parenting support, mental health and wellness programs and workshops, supplementary financial assistance program

Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto

Woman Abuse Program includes support with effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse; partners with Jewish Women International to provide kosher apartment on emergency basis for one woman and her family until able to obtain appropriate living arrangements

1 Open Door: community hub of UJA Federation's partner agencies such as JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Service) Toronto, JVS Toronto

COVID-19 Response
Beginning July 4, 2022, in-person and virtual/phone counselling will be offered to current clients. Groups and workshops will work within the hybrid model and be available in-person and virtually, based on registration. Drop-In groups will be virtual in July and begin in-person in August.

Beginning September 6, 2022, 100% of counselling sessions to be actively offered in-person. Virtual/phone appointments still accepted based on client's needs. Groups and workshops will continue with a hybrid model, based on registration. Drop-In group will continue to be 100% in-person.

People visiting the space are currently required to wear a mask, and if not, to maintain social distancing. All staff are required to wear a mask when they are in common areas. All women entering the space will be asked to complete COVID-19 screening questions. Visitors to the space who are displaying two of any of the prominent COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted.

Regular Service
Provides free and confidential services for women 16 years of age and older, throughout Simcoe County, who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Services include:

• a 24 hour telephone crisis line
• individual counselling and support groups
• court and hospital accompaniment
• legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
• public education to end violence against women in our community

Partner Abuse Program

• Information, support, and individual and group counselling for women who have experienced abuse in a partner relationship
• program helps women plan for safety, decrease isolation and increase self-confidence and assertiveness
• program is offered in various locations throughout Simcoe County, call for information

Presentations are done in person or virtually on consent, healthy relationships, digital abuse, gender, and self-esteem, and
'rape culture'.

In this listing, you will find information about Safety Resources, Crisis/Distress Lines, support for Older Adults, Online Community Groups to help you through this pandemic.

Safety
In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and ambulance

Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie

• call Crisis Line at 705-728-2544 or 1-800-461-1716 for immediate help
• call Outreach Services at 705-721-9977 for phone support
• 24 hour crisis line and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available
• see website for more resources

Athena's Sexual Assault Counselling & Advocacy Centre

• 24 hour crisis line 705-737-2008 or 1-800-987-0799
• free and confidential individual counselling for women 16 yrs and up who have experienced sexual violence at any time

Sexual Assault Treatment Centre, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

• provides emergency medical care and treatment options to victims of sexual and domestic assault
• police involvement is not required to access the service
• see website for more resources

Assaulted Women's Helpline

• counselors continue to be available 24/7 to support women and seniors experiencing abuse
• Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511
• Senior Safety Line 1-866-299-1011
• see website for more resources

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

• access child protection services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 705-726-6587 or 1-800-461-4236
• see website for more resources

Canadian Centre for Child Protection

• Charity dedicated to personal safety of all children with goal to reduce the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and prevent child victimization
• see website for COVID-19 Resources

Older Adults
Seniors Centre without Walls

• free interactive telephone-based program that connects seniors and enables them to be social, informed and connected during difficult times, program run by City of Barrie 55+ Centre staff and volunteers
• enjoy a variety of topics each week ranging from informal coffee chats and fun brain stimulating games to health and wellness seminars and educational talks
• see website for more information

Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe, Reassurance Call Program

• free regular phone calls Mon-sun 9 am-9 pm available to anyone within the local calling area who experiences loneliness or isolation, is housebound, has reduced mobility and would like to engage in friendly conversation with a trained volunteer
• to register for service in Barrie call 705-726-7922, in Orillia call 705-325-9534

Ontario Caregiver Organization

• 24/7 Helpline for caregiver information, assessment and referral to connect people to community services
• live chat through website, Mon-Fri 7 am-9 pm
• online support groups and tip sheets related to COVID-19
• call Helpline at 1-833-416-2273, for all other details see website

North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network

• Regional Bereavement Support Line 705-325-7871
• if you are anticipating the loss of a loved one or have recently lost a loved one, this support line can connect with you with resources to help you through your grief journey
• line is monitored from 8am to 8pm daily, all calls received after hours will be returned on the next day in order they were left - * please note that this is not a COVID-19 information resource
• see website for more information

Resources for Supporting Kids

• a kids book about COVID-19
• Cora and the Corona

Barrie Transit

• paid transit resumed Aug 2, 2020
• regular buses run hourly Mon-Sat from approximately 5:30 am-12:30 am and Sun from approximately 9 am-11 pm
• for routes see Schedules and Maps or call 705-726-4242
• for people with functional mobility problems who are unable to access regular public transit call Specialized Transit 705-792-5033, press 1 for more information
• For assistance with Food, including grocery or meal delivery, see Grocery and Food Delivery Options

Facebook Groups

• Barrie Families Unite Facebook Group, started in March 14, 2020 - A space created to facilitate HELP within our community. Posts of NEEDED help; due to self quarantines, school closures or other trickle down effects that have resulted from the current COVID-19 pandemic

• Hometown Masks for Hometown Heroes, Barrie Simcoe North Facebook Group, started Apr 4, 2020 - This group has been created as the result of an urgent need for masks and caps for healthcare workers as well as immune-compromised folks in the Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Elmvale, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood areas.

Professional counselling and psychotherapy services

• in-person and virtual counselling sessions
• free single session counselling for people experiencing issues such as: family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation, divorce or abuse
• further sessions offered by appointment
• fees based on a sliding fee scale according to household income and family size

Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Non-profit organization offering professional counselling services and education

• Professional counselling services and education
• individual, couple and family counselling
• male survivors program
• group programs
• Diversion Addiction program
• main office for counselling clinics throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka
• provide counselling for Newcomers and can arrange interpreters for counselling sessions when necessary
• Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Francophone prevention centre for violence against women and sexual assault

• free and confidential services offered include counseling, transitional support, housing support, family court support, advocacy, representation and accompaniment (when possible)
• offer information and referrals to community services and provide resources for support (books, CD-DVD's, etc)
• services offered are available by phone, or by email, in-person services are available by appointment only

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

Counseling services

• Offering in person sessions and phone sessions; COVID protocols are required for in person appointments, contact for more information
• specializing in case management, coordinating medications and treatment therapy for adults with Bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression and anxiety
• offer in-home, mobile counselling service within the City of Barrie, call for more information
• Medical designation allows for medical receipts to be issued for income tax purposes
• counseling topics include:
  • stress management
  • cancer support care
  • mood disorders (Bipolar, Depression)
  • treatment resistant anxiety disorders
  • eating disorders/self mutilation
  • post traumatic stress disorder
  • couples conflict resolution
  • brief strategic interventions
  • past childhood recovery work from physical/verbal/emotional/sexual abuse
  • addictive lifestyle recovery
  • separation and divorce issues
  • life/career transition
  • business stress management
  • grief counselling
  • obsessive/compulsive behaviour

Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills

• capacity 73
• maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
• safe environment
• spiritual care
• recreational events

24-hour emergency care

• medical assessment and treatment
• crisis intervention, counselling
• forensic documentation and evidence collection
• risk assessment, safety planning
• referral to community resources

Follow up counselling services provided at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, 416-847-4144, see separate listing

Partners with North York General Hospital, see separate listing

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Choosing to Change
12 week group program for men who have used abuse in their relationships with female partners and want to end violence in their intimate relationship

Being a Dad Program
8 week group treatment/prevention program for men who have been abusive to their partners, includes focus on effective and caring parenting, and screening and exit interviews

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple, and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs, anger management, mentoring program

Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years

• focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
• in partnership with North York Violence Against Women agencies
• available fall, winter and spring

Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing

• information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
• safety planning and goal setting

Managing Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma

RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse

Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year

• focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation

Women Helping Women Program
Peer support for women in counselling, provided by trained volunteer mentors

• individual support
• community awareness, speakers

The Sunrise Centre at Headwaters Healthcare Centre is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. This centre provides resources, support and treatment for all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:

• assessment and treatment for injury, pregnancy, and sexual transmitted infections
• private interview room for individuals who choose to meet with police or provide a video statement to police
• Follow-up visits both virtually and in-person.
• referrals to community partners for counselling and other supports
• collection of physical evidence that can be used at a later date if the individual chooses to pursue legal action.

The centre includes an area for children and volunteers to sit with children while their parent/caregiver is receiving treatment