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- Provides education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions
- Meetings are held at the Greater Sudbury Public Library, 1346 Lasalle Blvd (across from Walmart)
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Groups may continue to hold online meetings during social distancing/Covid-19; for in-person meetings, see the website https://area84aa.org/wp/wordpress/meetings/
- Functions as a voluntary worldwide fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety
- Maintains sobriety through sharing experiences and strength and through the suggested 12-step program for recovery from alcoholism
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- Functions as a 12-step mutual support group that provides support for recovering addicts
- Offers support from one addict helping another to stay clean
- Empowers individuals to find a new way of life without the use of drugs
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Specialized case managers and rehabilitation professionals work directly with family members, friends, other service providers and clients living with the effects of an acquired brain injury to improve:
- Daily living skills
- Communication
- Community orientation and integration
- Emotional support
- Recreational opportunities
- Outreach Rehabilitation Services
- Housing Programs
- Community Support Groups
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- Offers a community based out-patient assessment and treatment program
- Offers individual, group, and family based treatment
- Provides assessment to individuals and families living in Northeastern Ontario
- Works in partnership with the Sault Area Hospital, North Bay Regional Health Centre, and the Timmins and District Hospital
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Offers a range of recovery programming that individuals can participate in for free, including:
- Creative Expression programs (quilting, multimedia arts and workshops)
- Skill-building (community based skill building workshops and volunteer opportunities)
- Recovery and Wellness Programming (Physical Activity, Food is Mood, Sharing Circle, etc)
- Peer Support (one-on-one and in groups)
- Peer Support for the Supporter (peer-led group support to family members of people living with mental illness)
- Older Adult Peer Support Program (peer-led group for older adults, or those aged 55+)
- WRAP/Wellness Recovery Action Plan (8 week course - registration required)
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- Offers a range of one on one and group peer support
- Provides recovery programming geared towards recovery and wellness, creative expression and vocational support
- Offers creative programming and the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshops to the public
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- Offers a support group for survivors of an acquired brain injury as well as friends, family members, and caregivers
- Provides a place for individuals to share stories, information, and tips about living with a brain injury
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Provides a variety of programs and support services to those living with an acquired brain injury and their families
This organization is a registered charity
This organization is a registered charity
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- Provides one-on-one assessments and support for both adults and youth who have drug/alcohol addictions
- Offers referrals to detoxification, recovery homes and rehabilitation/treatment centres
- Assists individuals in rebuilding their lives by gaining their cultural identity, dignity, respect and traditional knowledge
- 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Four Directions Wheel
- Life Cycle
- Counselling Wheel
- Healing Wheel
- The Seven Stages of Life
- Pipe Ceremonies
- Traditional Ceremonies
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- Functions as a 12-step mutual support group that provides support for recovering addicts
- Offers support from one addict helping another to stay clean
- Empowers individuals to find a new way of life without the use of drugs
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- Offers a support group for individuals living with Parkinson's disease
- Provides mutual support and information on living with Parkinson's
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Strives to create more inclusive and safer communities for transgender people across Northeastern Ontario and create a better understanding of the challenges that exist when coming out, and transitioning in Northern Ontario
Protects the rights of transgender people independent of where they are along their gender journey by providing:
Protects the rights of transgender people independent of where they are along their gender journey by providing:
- Education: Providing workshops and education for organizations, service providers, agencies, schools and businesses that are seeking to develop Trans Inclusive policies
- Direct Client Services: Providing individual, group, family and partner support for gender questioning or transgender people of all ages including doctor referrals, peer support, family sessions, supportive accompaniment to appointments, advocacy, assistance navigating transition related paperwork, and much more.
- Offering individual and group support to assist people facing challenges within the community with respect to their gender identity, including:
- Social Support Group
- Youth Group
- Gender Journeys
- Parent and Family Support Group
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- Provides a safe and welcoming space for all women who have been impacted by violence and/or difficult life circumstances
- Provides access to resources and services that remove barriers and promotes self-esteem
- Offers My Sister's Closet, providing used women's and children's clothing
- Peer Support Work
- Safety Plans
- Self Compassion Program
- Healthy Relationships and Boundaries for Women Program
- Collective Kitchen Program
- Sewing Circle
- Library and computers in Centre
- Domestic Abuse Workshops
- Employment Workshops
- Credit Counselling
- Groceries and Basic Needs (delivery and gift card pick up -- funding dependent)
- Healing and Empowerment Support Group
- Supporting Our Sisters (SOS) Northern Ontario Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance
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- Manages a mutual support group designed to help those obsessed with food and self image through a 12-step recovery program
- Assists individuals to come to terms with the emotional, mental and spiritual part of their obsession
- Is not a diet or calories club and does not recommend any particular plan of eating, although a food plan is advised
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Confidential Support Services for Women
1-877-336-2433 Office: 705-670-2517
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
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- A non-profit and charitable organization serving French-speaking women who fight against all forms of violence
- Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence
- Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
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Operates the comprehensive cancer program for Northeastern Ontario
Provides the following programs and services to patients:
Provides the following programs and services to patients:
- Ontario Breast Screening Program
- Community Oncology Clinic Network (COCN)
- Daffodil Terrace Lodge
- Dental Oncology
- Genetic Counselling Services
- Paediatric Oncology and Interlink
- Palliative Care
- Preventative Oncology & Integrated Cancer Screening
- Radiation Treatment
- Supportive Care Services
- Surgical Oncology
- Systemic (Chemo) Therapy
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- Provides support to persons with dementia and their family and friends
- Offers individual and family counselling in the individual's home or in other desired locations
- Facilitates a number of support groups on a regular basis
- Provides individual and system-wide advocacy
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Due to COVID-19, grief support is being offered online via Zoom. Call 705-674-9252 ext 227 for more information.
- Helps residents and families through the dying process and the grief and bereavement stages
- Assesses the psychosocial and spiritual needs of residents and families
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- Inspires hope in heart disease patients and their families
- Offers services to heart patients through visiting programs, support group meetings and educational forums
- a non-profit service organization of people who have undergone heart surgery, had a heart attack, angioplasty, pacemaker inserted, or any other heart condition; it also involves their family members, friends, medical professionals and other interested people
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- Provides a forum for discussion and mutual support for individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Promotes public awareness of CF in the community
- Fund raises for CF research
- Serves as a local resource CF support group
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- Offers a Parent Led Support Group for families who have children with cancer
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Supports and Services for Individuals with Vision Loss
1-800-563-2642 Office: 705-675-2468
CNIB Library: 1-800-268-8818
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Functions as the regional office for Northern Ontario
Assistive Technology Services
Assistive Technology Services
- Sells specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living
- Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of devices
- Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone
- Local offices can provide in person training and technical support
- Access to online webstore here
- Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the Helpline
- Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision loss
- Provides access to material in Braille, print Braille, talking books; descriptive videos; newspapers, and magazines
- Browse the digital collection online here
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Health Centre, 25 Reserve Rd
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek/Whitefish Lake First Nation, ON, P0M 2M0 (19km)
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek/Whitefish Lake First Nation, ON, P0M 2M0 (19km)
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Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues
- Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
- Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
- Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse and gambling addictions
- Holds educational sessions
- Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
- Facilitates recreational activities and social events
- Provides individual and group discussions
- Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
- Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
- Regular phone calls and home visits
- Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
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- Offers various community programs for health and socialization, in and for the community, which may include:
- Adult Volleyball
- Conversational French classes
- Creative Dance
- Exercise Groups
- Indoor Walking Groups
- Knitting Group
- Meditation groups
- Painting Group
- Quilting Club
- SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
- Stand UP! (falls prevention exercise program for older adults)
- Weight Loss Support Groups
- Yoga
- Provides a calendar on the website listing all programs
- Offers volunteer opportunities
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