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A recovery group for alcoholics. Provides opportunities to share experiences and receive support at group meetings

A not-for-profit organization run for and by persons living with mental illness. Daily programs are offered including peer support, education, social-recreational opportunities, advocacy, networking and community resource navigation. All persons living with mental illness are eligible to participate in programs.

A non-profit organization that brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Two Spirited and Queer (LGBTTQ) community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of our community by producing quality, inclusive and safe events and initiatives to celebrate.

Offers a number of programs to enable patients to learn how to manage the symptoms associated with chronic illness.

AGE WELL
Available to community members who are in their senior years, are at a risk for falls, and/or living with a chronic health condition. The Age Well team consists of a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist. In partnership with the client, the team provides practical tools, knowledge, and skills clients need for safe and independent mobility in their homes and community and to optimize their management of chronic health conditions. Some of the programs and services included are home safety assessments, exercise programs, support groups and a grab bar program. For information, call 519-397-5455 ext 225.

BEAT THE ODDS
A healthy lifestyle program designed to help you feel better, be healthier and reach your weight loss goals. This program focuses on small changes that have a big impact! This program assists in identifying and overcoming risk factors and barriers, creating healthy eating habits, and designing a healthy physical activity routine. For more information, call 519-397-5455 ext 154.

BREATHE WELL
Led by a Respiratory Educator and Physiotherapist to help those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) build self-management skills and exercise tolerance. Participants learn about medication management, action planning, breathing techniques and more. This program is in partnership with the Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St Clair. For information, call 519-397-5455 ext 225.

CARDIAC REHAB AND SECONDARY PREVENTION
Outpatient program for men and women with known cardiac disease such as a previous heart attack or heart surgery. Participants are offered a 6-month supervised exercise program with general risk factor education and counselling as needed in nutrition, stress management, medications and general information on heart attack and stroke. For information, call 519-397-5455 ext 102.

COPD SUPPORT GROUP
Drop-in program providing support to those living with COPD. For information, call 519-397-5455 ext 131.

MASTER YOUR HEALTH
6-week workshop focuses on enabling clients to self-manage their chronic diseases. With an emphasis on goal setting, action plan development, and problem solving, group members will work together and support each other in a journey towards empowerment over their own health. Each program session includes education on different aspects of chronic disease conditions. This program is offered in both English and French. For information, call 519-397-5455 ext 117.

Provides supportive care to children and teens aged 4-18 who are facing a life-threatening illness themselves, the life threatening illness of a loved one, or who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Support is offered through age-appropriate activities and education that help the child grieve in a safe and healthy manner while giving them the tools needed for normal, healthy grieving. The program is centered on the unique needs of each child and the focus is to provide one-to-one and group support for children and teens in an environment where they can feel safe to share their feelings.

Visits take place at the child's school, in hospitals, homes or the child-friendly space at the VON office. There is no limit to the number of support sessions.

Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their families.

• First Link - a partnership program to provide direct referrals that link individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias to a community of learning, services, and support as early as possible in the disease process
• Behavourial Supports Ontario - provides enhanced and integrated services meeting the needs of older adults with responsive behaviours
• Counselling - for those who have questions about dementia, are concerned they may have dementia, have been diagnosed, or are caring for someone with dementia
• Cognitive Assessment - can be administered in the office, with or without a referral from your primary care provider
• Support Groups - to share experiences and learn new coping strategies
• Day Program - provides a safe and stimulating environment for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• In-Home Respite Care - a non-emergency support program that is tailored to meet individual needs in their own home
• Education Programs - to assist with the distribution of information to people living with dementia, formal and informal care partners, students and the general public
• Lending Library - available for those who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease or related dementias through books, videos and resource guides
• Finding Your Way - will provide a safety kit which contains tools to help ensure the safety of the individual, while allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity
• MedicAlert - a national program designed to help identify those who are lost and assist in a safe return home
• In-Home Mobility Monitor - offers a safe alternative to monitoring the person in your care when in your home

Chatham Day Program
36 Memory Lane
Mon-Sat 9:30 am-3 pm

Wallaceburg Day Program
212 Elizabeth St
Tue-Fri 9:30 am-3 pm

COVID-19 - The Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent building is closed to the general public and appointments are encouraged for all services. The centre is providing in person and virtual services based on the needs of our clients and families. Referrals are still continuing to be accepted and forms are available through the website. Referrals are accepted through email, voicemail and fax. For information on our services refer to the website at www.ctc-ck.com.

Telepractice services available during Covid-19 for intervention, screening, assessment and consultation.

Some services may be different due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and increased focus on health and safety and reducing exposure to Covid-19.

Coordinated Service Planning (CSP)

Children and Youth under the age of 18 (or 21 if still in school) who have multiple and/or complex needs whose need for service coordination goes beyond the scope of inter-professional collaboration to address and who would benefit from the added support provided by Coordinated Service Planning, due to the breadth and cross sectoral nature of their needs, across multiple areas of development.

Life Links Program

Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent's Life Links program provides service coordination support to families with children and youth ages 6 through 21. Specialized social workers help family to Understand and support the family's goals, work together to create a plan towards goal attainment, obtain access to CTC-CK programs (youth groups, specialized life skill groups, short term therapy services), be a part of the transition planning process from childhood to adulthood, learn about and gain access to community programs and services, seek support and assistance with referrals to community agencies and programs.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program (FASD)

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder program is a family centered support program for families with children between the ages of 0-18 years of age, (21 if in school,) who have diagnosed or suspected FASD. Parents/caregivers will be provided a Family Support Worker who can provide: consultation for parents and caregivers, coaching, support for services, training and resources.

Community Referral Form Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program and Principal Referral Form are to be completed with parent's consent by the school principal and submitted to the Children's Treatment Centre.

A social/recreational program for survivors of acquired brain injury and stroke. Offer day programs for adult survivors of acquired brain injury and stroke, and for their families/caregivers. Also provide community integration for survivors and respite and support groups for caregivers and family members.

Daily activities are available and include arts & crafts and group and individual exercise programs, along with leisure activities such as billiards, Nintendo Wii games, woodworking, a baking club, etc.

Voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with lupus through education, public awareness, support and research. Support Group meetings online using zoom during the pandemic.

Provides support to families, caregivers and support people that have children with Down Syndrome in Chatham-Kent. Prepares information packages for hospital maternity units.

Professional Life Coaching and Bereavement Support Services
Coaching:
* Coaching covers a variety of topics.
* look at the areas where a person would like to grow, change and overcome obstacles.
Areas of focus:
* relationships
* communication
* personal growth
* youth coaching and leadership
* parenting
* career transition
* retirement lifestyle
* death and dying
* In addition to in-person sessions, telephone or Skype services are also available.

Support groups for family members, relatives and/or friends of alcoholics. To find a meeting, click here.

Provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief/trauma (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. The program also offers ongoing seminars about coping with grief and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public.

• Structured therapy for individuals experiencing traumatic death and complicated grief
• Facilitated Support Groups
• Widows and Widowers of all ages
• Bereaved Parents of Older Children as well as Infants
• Adults Bereaved by Suicide
• Adults Bereaved by Homicide
• Adult Grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member)
• Educational Seminars
• Community Group and Public Educational Presentations about grief and supporting grieving individuals
• Annual Candlelight Vigils for those bereaved by suicide, homicide and the death of a child.

One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services

Support group for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families and friends * support group can help provide knowledge, understanding, hope and a sense of community

Children's programming available for all ages

• Jr High Ministry
• Sr High Ministry
• Summer Day Camps in July and August (click here for details)

• Art and music is a healing medium used in the support groups.
• Unique process - Learning styles addressed

Adapted 12 step program and more: GAIN , SMART< motivational interviewing that addresses;

• bullying
• finances loss of job, home, gambling and more
• loss of job
• relationships
• death people and pets.
• phobias
• personal boundaries
• self-esteem
• abuse and the emotions associated with these topics, (PTSD) Post Tramatic Stress Disorder
• Play therapy, Expressive Art, Journalling, Music
• Safe, confidential and anonymous

Trademark, FREEDOM!, stands for Fully Releasing Every Emotion Dominating Our Mentality.

* website under construction
Services include : Cognitive, Brief Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Theraplay (play therapy)
Motivational Interviewing, GAIN, SMART
* Art therapy
* Biofeedback.
* Psychotherapy
* Relationship counseling
* non invasive mediator
* addressing Trauma PTSD Sexual Abuse, Trauma and Loss GRIEF Support group -- Women only and Mixed Group Sat mornings

* Doctor of Natural Medicine
* emotional and physical counseling, Nutrition, Energy Medicine (Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique -EFT, Emotional Release Therapy (ERT)
* Private one on one assistance for the whole person. Body, Mind and Spirit.
* Group sessions offered for special needs, after an intake form is filled and approved.

COVID-19 Service Delivery Update: All in-person meetings postponed until further notice. See website for Zoom meeting information.

Offering support for persons living with Crohn's and colitis

• offers educational materials
• conducts fundraising events throughout the year
• November is Crohn's and Colitis awareness month

Elderly Persons Centre (seniors club)

• offers opportunities to socialize and play card games
• Hall Rental Available for events such as

Support and information for individual with Huntington disease, those at-risk and family members

• Huntington disease is a hereditary neurological disease
• May is Huntington Disease awareness month

Mutual support method of will training to regain and maintain mental health

• teaches recovery methods to control behaviour and change attitudes
• leadership provided by lay people

Julien's House offers:

• virtual or in-person drop-in sessions for bereaved members of the community
• peer to peer support programs called companioning
• matching with others who have experienced similar circumstances of loss
• restorative activities (gardening, breakfast clubs)

The Centre functions as a partnership with other community agencies that offer free social, educational, nutritional and wellness programs for all ages (Volunteer Opportunities Available).
Community Centre Programs:

• Addictions Counselling
• Advocacy Services & Community Resource Assistance
• Alzheimer's Memory Care
• At Home Instead
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Brain Injury Cafe
• Community Cafe
• Computer Usage
• Cornhole Social
• Counselling
• Crafts with Karen
• Device Advice
• Eating for Better Health
• Guides
• Introduction to Ancestry
• Kingsville Courage to Change
• Milk Bag Creations
• Pathfinders
• Scrapbooking 101
• Self Defence
• Tai-Chi
• Tone and Stretch
• Toy Making
• Yarn Social Time