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• workshops and peer support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• workshops for family and friends of survivors

Trained counsellors provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following:

• gambling-related issues
• gaming
• excessive internet use
• shopping
• hyper-sexuality

Support services begin with a comprehensive assessment to explore the effect the problem area has on all aspects of one's life, followed by an individualized treatment plan, developed by the counsellor and the client

• gambling addiction treatment plan may include individual, group, couples/family counselling, as well as referrals to day treatments, residential treatments, or utilization of other community resources
• counselling services are also available to the significant others and family members affected by the problem behaviour of a loved one, regardless of whether or not the loved one is a client of ADAPT services

Problem Gambling Intensive Day Treatment Program

• offers a no-cost, 5-day intensive treatment program focused on gambling-specific issues
• through education and support, strive to assist clients in building a successful foundation for healthy, long-term lifestyle changes
• program is accessible at several locations in Ontario and runs Mon to Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
• topics covered include: education about problem gambling and how it can become addictive, exploring thoughts that maintain problem gambling, coping with emotions, developing behaviours that support change, and relapse prevention
• for inquiries or referrals please contact the Problem Gambling Day Treatment Program at: 1-866-783-7073 or 905-691-2687

• Transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment centres
• Lending of equipment and supplies (assessed individually) such as hospital beds, walkers, canes, wigs, transportation chairs
• Palliative care and respite care assistance (may provide support on an assessed basis)
• Health and Wellness (helping clients regain good health as they deal with the side effects of treatment and can provide comfort and relaxation to both body and soul)
• Partnered with Wellspring to provide emotional support services (online programs due to COVID)

Online services available through church YouTube channel

Food for Life ​

• Tuesday am bag delivery​
• Please call 905-877-8323​ to receive a bag - based on availability of volunteers
• Focus is on those with mobility constraints and those with lack of transportation

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Church service:

• Candlelight Service Sun 7:30 pm with weekly guest musician

Groups:

• Rainbows Program for children dealing with grief and/or other difficult situations
• transportation to the church can be arranged
• contact The Rev. Aaron Orear for further details

Food for Life distribution centre - a nonprofit organization that supplies surplus perishable food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, dairy and meat) free of charge to those in need

Events:

Men w/ Spatulas Community Breakfast

• last Sat of each month
• Sep-May (excluding Dec)
• 8 am-10:30 am
• small charge for meal

Christmas on the Credit bazaar

• annually, first Sat in Dec

Annual Victoria Weekend BBQ with fireworks - Sat
Canada Day BBQ, live entertainment, fireworks - Jul 1 annually

Rental Facilities:

• Hall available for rent
• main parish hall holds 100 people
• Alban House (suitable for small meetings) holds 10-12 people
• to book, contact Louise in the church office during office hours
• facilities available to everyone

• variety of faith development events and social groups
• programs and services for all ages

• three different grief groups run with support from Jones Funeral Home
• Walking Through Grief: 8 week pre-registered group program providing discussion and support
• Parent Grief Group: for those dealing with the death of a child
• Open Grief Support Group: monthly group provides a safe environment for support on an ongoing basis. Open to everyone on a drop-in basis
• email griefsupport@norvalunited.ca to connect with the group leaders

• non-professional, self-supporting, spiritually based, apolitical
  
• members share as peers how they apply the Al-Anon/Alateen program to their lives to solve common problems
  
• based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA

• part of the Al-Anon Fellowship designed for younger relatives and friends, up to age 19, of alcoholics
  
• follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and principles as Al-Anon
  
• members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of a certified adult Al-Anon member who is the Alateen Group Sponsor
  
• members focus on sharing and learning effective ways to cope with their common problems and challenges as a result of being affected by someone's drinking

• supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
• positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
• crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
• support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families

• Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
• advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
• skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability

• support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
• helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
• helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
• assistance documenting the history of abuse
• court accompaniment where appropriate

• culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
• crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
• women's groups to support health and wellness
• support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
• French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)

• drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens
• private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support
• peer mentoring
• referral to other services
• workshops and information sessions
• resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts
• promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions

• coping skills
• social inclusion
• harm reduction supplies
• care kits
• healthy sexuality clinic

• Youth Leadership Development Program: arts, heritage, mentoring and community engagement activities; youth and community safety activities
• One for One Peer Youth Mentoring Program
• Enhanced Youth Outreach Program (EYOW): short-term counselling and support, referrals
• co-op and summer employment opportunities

• mental and physical wellness information sessions
• recreational activities
• opportunity to meet with virtual mentor; computer/technology literacy training

• information and referral to community resources
• group support and information sessions
• group sessions on parenting issues
• recreational activities such as field trips and barbeques
• volunteer opportunities

• After School Homework Club -- one-on-one or small group homework help for elementary school students provided by provided by youth/young adult volunteers
• summer and March break day camps

• improving communication skills
• access to information in aphasia-friendly formats
• caregiver support
• community education

• individual counselling, advocacy, support groups
• court accompaniment, information and referral

• confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
• seasonal tax clinic

• tutoring program
• social programs
• summer camp

• youth counselling
• business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
• advocacy for issues with school
• support for substance abuse issues

• individual counselling, support groups
• for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing

• individual counselling, anger management
• monthly speaker forum

• family counselling
• support groups, parenting skill support

Meetings provide a safe space to meet with other persons who stutter and share experiences, receive and give support

• provides small group support, follow up programs, and individual support as a bridge prior to group commencement
  
• volunteers are individuals who have experienced grief in their own lives
  
• each volunteer is committed to providing safe support and compassionate care

Provides support and advocacy for children and their parents through resources, guest speakers, presentations and online networking

• advocates for the special education needs of bright and gifted students by representation on the Special Education Advisory Committees of the school boards in Halton Region (HDSB, HCDSB, French, French Catholic)

A 12 step self help non-denominational, nonprofit group for family and friends of drug addicts
* anonymity is highly valued - meetings only use first name
* literature can be downloaded from www.nar-anon.org

Offers a variety of programs and resources for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing

Peer-led and youth-focused peer program that provides young people, ages 15-25, living with mental health, substance and/or addiction concerns, a place to go, hang out, and have fun - without judgment, without stigma, on their own terms

• allows young people to just be youth
• learn coping and resiliency skills
• make social connections
• learn about resources in the community

This program is funded by Shine Out! Shout Out!

Peer support group for parents and caregivers of children, youths or adults living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

• learning help for grades 2-6
• music, art, science activities
• summer day camps

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs