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| This program helps youth, who have a history of involvement with Children's Aid Society (CAS), find and access adult services and resources and make the transition Youth In Transition Worker helps youth to make plans and decisions regarding:
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Clinical associates providing private counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples
Services offered:
Services offered:
- financial assessment
- drug and alcohol assessment
- assistance with adolescent and child behaviour, personal issues, marital and couple issues, separation and divorce, trauma and grief, childhood abuse recovery, stress & anxiety, financial stress, custody & access & financial mediation for separating partners
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Nonprofit agency mandated under the provincial legislation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- investigate allegations of and complete assessments of where children may be in need of protection
- protect children where necessary
- provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
- provide care for children assigned or committed to Society's care under the CYFSA
- place children for adoption under Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing)
- uphold the rights inherent to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and families under the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- facilitate customary care
- perform any other duties as determined by the CYFSA or the regulations of any other Act
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Family resource centre staffed with Early Childhood Educators and Social Workers designed to promote and enhance family living and foster independence and health among participants, families, and individuals
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre https://calendar.brantford.ca/earlyoncentre for program information
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Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Team provides care to survivors to help meet their health, emotional and social needs
Services include:
Services include:
- specialized, specially trained, healthcare team of nurses
- collection of forensic evidence
- crisis intervention
- documentation and photographs
- physical examination and treatment of injuries
- testing and prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI), pregnancy and HIV
- referrals to community agencies for counselling
- no charge for any services or medication
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Provides services to individuals who are being abused, are abusive and/or at risk for abuse.
Outreach Services available:
Outreach Services available:
- Intake - the first person a client will speak to, whether by the Crisis Line or walk-in. The Intake Worker will complete the Intake package with the client to determine the appropriate programs and services
- Transitional Support Services - provides supportive, individual long and short-term transitional planning, safety planning, advocacy and referral services to individuals who are seeking violence-free lives and a holistic well-being
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Ganohkwasra provides services to individuals who are being abused, are abusive and/or at risk for abuse. Community Counselling offering the following services:
- Women's Program: Women's individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for women living in high-risk situations
- Child & Youth Program: Children's individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for children living in high-risk situations
- Youth Lodge: 6-bed co-ed residence for youth ages 12-18 experiencing serious difficulties in their lives
- Men's Program: Support and counselling available for men who have been abused or are abusive
- Emergency Shelter: 24-hour safe shelter for abused individuals and their children; provides in-house individual and group counselling
- Next Step Housing: Individuals and their children who require housing on reserve may stay up to 2 years Individual and group counselling supports are available
- Community Education: Available to present information to the community regarding the dynamics of abuse and its effects on individuals, families, and communities
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This program assists Indigenous, Metis and Inuit youth. It is designed to support the youth while transitioning out of the Child Welfare system into adulthood Youth In Transition Worker assist in long/short term plans and decision making with regards to:
- housing
- education
- health
- mental health
- legal
- employment
- life skills
- personal goals & well being
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A child welfare agency ensuring the protection of Ogweho:weh children on the Six Nations Territory, in the City of Brantford and Brant County
- incorporates Haudenosaunee culture when working with families
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Individual and group counselling
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Counselling services
Services offered for:
Adult children of alcoholics and other dysfunctional families - contact and networking services offered as there are presently no local group meetings
Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Services offered for:
- addictions
- eating disorders
- trauma resolution
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- people who grew up in troubled families
- assessing childhood trauma
- therapy
- education
- workshops are offered on many topics (on hold due to COVID)
- treatment of food addiction
- contact person for AA (12-step program) and Over-eaters Anonymous
Adult children of alcoholics and other dysfunctional families - contact and networking services offered as there are presently no local group meetings
- confidential mutual support group provides aid and support for adult children living or have lived with a problem drinker, or other dysfunctional families
- provides mutual understanding, discussion, and emotional support
Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
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SADVTC is 24/7 on call team of forensic nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. Emergency and short-term follow up care is also offered to those accessing the team.
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Office: 519-623-6970
Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-622-5174
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Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-622-5174
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- Adoption Services
- Community Education
- Counselling and Referral Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Investigation of Abuse and Neglect
- Ongoing Support for Families
- Residential Services
- Sexual Abuse Survivor Services
- Training for Foster Parents
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Specialized assessments and individual, group & family therapy for children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse (including peer sexual assaults) or who have engaged in concerning or sexually harmful behaviours. Counselling is available to families impacted by a recent report. Parent/Caregiver involvement is encouraged throughout therapy. Consultation is also available to clients and professionals regarding sexual abuse treatment and healthy sexuality.
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Nonprofit agency mandated under the provincial legislation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- investigate allegations of and complete assessments of where children may be in need of protection
- protect children where necessary
- provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
- provide care for children assigned or committed to Society's care under the CYFSA
- place children for adoption under Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing)
- uphold the rights inherent to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and families under the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- facilitate customary care
- perform any other duties as determined by the CYFSA or the regulations of any other Act
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Several clinical associates provide private counselling services for preschoolers, children, adolescents, adults and couples
Offer assistance with adolescent and child behaviour, personal issues, marital and couple issues, separation and divorce, trauma and grief, childhood abuse recovery, stress & anxiety, financial stress
Offer assistance with adolescent and child behaviour, personal issues, marital and couple issues, separation and divorce, trauma and grief, childhood abuse recovery, stress & anxiety, financial stress
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Office: 519-576-0540
Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-576-4709
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Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-576-4709
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- Adoption Services
- Community Education
- Counselling and Referral Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Investigation of Abuse and Neglect
- Ongoing Support for Families
- Residential Services
- Sexual Abuse Survivor Services
- Training for Foster Parents
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Specialized assessments and individual, group & family therapy for children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse (including peer sexual assaults) or who have engaged in concerning or sexually harmful behaviours. Counselling is available to families impacted by a recent report. Parent/Caregiver involvement is encouraged throughout therapy. Consultation is also available to clients and professionals regarding sexual abuse treatment and healthy sexuality.
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Protects, promotes, and supports the best interest of children. Contact to discuss concerns that a child you know is suffering from abuse or neglect.
If you suspect a child is in need of protection or is being neglected or abused call.
If you suspect a child is in need of protection or is being neglected or abused call.
- You do not have to be certain that abuse or neglect has occurred in order to report it.
- You can report anonymously.
- You are protected from liability resulting from any report made in good faith and on the basis of reasonable grounds.
- The duty to report applies to all children ages 0-15.
- You are encouraged to report any known or suspected child abuse or neglect for youth aged 16 and 17.
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SADVTC is 24/7 on call team of forensic nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. Emergency and short-term follow up care is also offered to those accessing the team.
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Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child and Family Services Act * provides children brought into the care of the agency with temporary or long-term care through placement in foster homes, kinship homes, group homes or institutions * ongoing supervision, counselling and group support to families * referrals to other community services for families requiring non protection child/family services * handles adoptions and adoption disclosure
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
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- Women's healing group
- Men's healing circles
- Men's drum group
- Youth groups
- Community lunch
- Community clothes closet
- Cultural programming
- Language classes
- Court Support Worker
- Certified Gladue Writer
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Private foster care agency. Recruits, trains, and supports foster care providers who care for children placed in their homes.
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Nina's Place: Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Nina's Place 905-632-3737 ext 5708;
Emergency Department 905-632-3737 ext 411 6Crisis: If you are in immediate danger call 9-1-1 Mon-Sun 24 hours: Halton Women's Place Burlington 905-332-7892 ; Halton Women's Place Milton 905-878-8555 ; Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555
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The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton
- team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
- RN's work with paediatricians when caring for children
- a registered social worker is also available
- offers choice of care
- services can be provided with or without police involvement
Services include:
- acute care for an assault has occurred within the last 12 days including crisis intervention and emotional support, documentation of assault and injuries, safety planning, and referrals to community agencies for further support
- non-acute care for an assault has occurred more than 12 days ago
- follow-up care
- sexual assault
- domestic abuse
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Child Protection Services in Hamilton
Office: 905-522-1121French Language services: 1-855-550-3571
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Protects, promotes, and supports the best interest of children. Contact to discuss concerns that a child you know is suffering from abuse or neglect.
If you suspect a child is in need of protection or is being neglected or abused call.
- You do not have to be certain that abuse or neglect has occurred in order to report it.
- You can report anonymously.
- You are protected from liability resulting from any report made in good faith and on the basis of reasonable grounds.
- The duty to report applies to all children ages 0-15.
- You are encouraged to report any known or suspected child abuse or neglect for youth aged 16 and 17.
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