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COVID-19 (April 29, 2020): Program still running

Crisis, distress, befriending and information line

• a non-judgmental, confidential and anonymous listening service
• staffed by trained volunteers
• volunteer opportunities

Mutual support group for those dealing with alcohol addiction

• employs a 12-step program

COVID-19 (Aug 26, 2021): The centre is open to in-person appointments and drop-ins. If in need of assistance, contact the Centre by calling 613-545-0425 or texting 343-363-8966, or emailing info@kingstonpcc.com * one of their team members will respond quickly

Crisis pregnancy centre

• offers free confidential pregnancy testing, counselling and support
• information and referrals for adoption
• education resources on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) available
• post-abortion support and counselling
• material parenting support: diapers, wipes, formula, clothes and other baby items

Residential Withdrawal Centre - KHSC Detoxification Centre

• provides short-term, non-medical withdrawal management service for women and men aged 16+ who want to detoxify from alcohol and/or drugs, are in withdrawal, waiting for intake into a treatment program, or in danger of relapse
• offers supportive counselling and referral to community supports
• provides 24-hour telephone support and crisis response

COVID-19 (April 27, 2020): Office is closed, but working from home and seeing moms at a safe distance * messages are being checked everyday during office hours * 24/7 hour staffed Helpline 1-800-550-4900 still in effect

Charitable organization which offers

• free and confidential support to pregnant women
• free pregnancy testing
• counseling and support
• referrals to community agencies
• maternity and baby clothing
• volunteers are trained in non-judgmental and empathetic listening

Provides safe shelter and services for abused women and their children

• confidential address
• basic needs and all services are free and confidential
• supportive counselling, safety planning, referrals and advocacy for health and legal issues
• Child & Youth Counselors provide parental support and specialized age-appropriate programming

Outreach services for women and children in the community include: ongoing individual counselling for women in English and in French

• culturally appropriate counselling for Indigenous women
• individual and group counselling for children and youth who have been exposed to violence
• court support and access to funds for safety needs and legal assistance
• personal safety planning including a cell phone

Second Stage Transitional Housing

• Rent geared to income
• Programming and supportive counselling
• Fully furnished units available for women and their children
• Must be connected with KIH services to apply

Danielle Duchesneau Fund:
Financial assistance of up to $300 per year for women who are victims of vioelnce, to help with:

• legal aid applications
• service of court documents
• limited legal consultation (after first free two-hour session)
• emergency transporation to court
• relocation costs connected to safty risks, change of locks, window security

Payments will be made directly to the service provider as much as possible

Crisis support and intervention to any individual in the community

• referrals to agency services and other community resources if needed
• mobile response available during operating hours

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): 24 hr crisis lines, residential programs, ACTT services and phone lines remain open and continue as usual but all other services on hold or cancelled at this time. Ongoing changes to AMHS-KFLA's services in light of COVID-19 are available on their website

Community-based mental health and addictions support

Services:

• addiction services
• crisis services and phone line
• assertive community treatment teams
• family resource centre
• case management team
• court support/justice services
• tertiary care

COVID-19 (September 28, 2022): Centre is open.

Free, confidential and non judgmental support to all survivors of sexual violence (recent or past) in Kingston and area, regardless of gender and or identity

• First Response Crisis support
• 24-hour crisis intervention and support line for survivors of sexual violence, their family, friends and support persons
• individual and group counselling
• medical, legal and police accompaniments when requested
• prevention and support services in high schools
• translation services available
• Indigenous and diverse communities programs and counselling
• rapid response program for CAF members

Public education:

• workshops
• speakers in schools
• community liaison
• media
• information
• advocacy

Volunteer opportnities:

• crisis line
• public education
• accompaniments
• fundraising
• advocacy work

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of seniors in South-Eastern Ontario through education, advocacy, and research * resources, presentations, training, community consultations, a 24/7 elder abuse peer support line, and recommendations to all levels of government * runs special services for Elder Abuse Prevention

(1 Feb 2023) COVID-19: The office continues to be closed to the public and will be re-assessed on an ongoing basis during the pandemic. COVID screening required when attending on-site appointments which can be arranged by phoning 613-345-1290.

Range of services to children and adults with a developmental/intellectual disability, as well as children at risk, families, service providers, and other community partners:

• focus on individual needs and strengths
• specialized services (psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counselling)
• advocacy
• assessments
• skill training
• groups
• short-term treatment
• residential options
• distress and information line
• Inclusive Child Care program

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Services over the telephone. Children, youth and their families can reach out at anytime to make a referral and receive service. Call-in sessions: a single session option for families to check-in with a clinician regarding anxieties or other issues by dialing 1-800-809-2494 ext 0. Flexible phone appointments available upon request.

Family and children's mental health agency

Programs and services:

• targeted prevention
• brief services
• counselling and therapy
• family skill building and support
• specialized consultation and assessment
• crisis support services
• intensive treatment services

Tele-Mental Health Services:

• offered when needed for treatment planning
• services start with a brief telephone intake where a single session consultation is scheduled in approximately 7-10 days of making a referral
• clients experiencing crisis will receive same day service

Assistance with recreational activities though the Making Play Possible program

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): ​The shelter and crisis line services are unchanged. Increased screening, physical distancing in shelter. The crisis lines remain operational: 1-800-667-1010 or 613-354-1010. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Shelter for abused women with or without children

• 24 hour crisis line, safe shelter, counselling, referral, information, transportation, advocacy, court and other accompaniments, and children's programming
• capacity of 16 beds

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Services over the telephone. Children, youth and their families can reach out at anytime to make a referral and receive service. Call-in sessions: a single session option for families to check-in with a clinician regarding anxieties or other issues by dialing 1-800-809-2494 ext 0. Flexible phone appointments available upon request.

Family and children's mental health agency

Programs and services:

• targeted prevention
• brief services
• counselling and therapy
• family skill building and support
• specialized consultation and assessment
• crisis support services
• intensive treatment services

Tele-Mental Health Services:

• offered when needed for treatment planning
• services start with a brief telephone intake where a single session consultation is scheduled in approximately 7-10 days of making a referral
• clients experiencing crisis will receive same day service

Assistance with recreational activities though the Making Play Possible program

Provides a range of Mental Health counseling, support and residential services * all of the services provided are intended to be as brief as possible and include individual, group and family therapy, and psychiatric and psychological consultation.

Provides a range of Mental Health counseling, support and residential services

• all of the services provided are intended to be as brief as possible and include individual, group and family therapy, and psychiatric and psychological consultation

COVID-19 Counselling services are ongoing over the phone. For more detail, call 613-279-3151 or visit the Facebook page.


Confidential, supportive counselling to victims of woman abuse

• primarily a mobile service with counsellors going to their clients
• counselling, support groups, referrals and emergency transportation to shelters
• court support and advocacy on behalf of women

Mental health crisis intervention program

• immediate response
• assessment
• referral
• short term counselling support
• 24 hrs crisis line
• outreach clinics in Picton, and Trenton, videoconferencing available in Madoc and Bancroft

Centre supporting free, support to those effected by sexual violence.

24 hr Crisis Line 1-877-544-6424

Supports include:

• Individual Counselling
• Crisis line support
• Support groups
• Lending Library
• Safe Space Drop-in

Access to meeting spaces in Bancroft, Belleville, Quinte West and Picton.

Mutual support group for those dealing with alcohol addiction

• employs a 12-step program

Phone Service providing a one-time brief assesment for mental wellness; intake referrals; addictions counselling; mental health case management; and psychotherapy.

An integrated, multi-disciplinary opioid management program featuring rapid access to counselling, assessment, treatment, and case management services for opioid use. Through a partnership with primary care, we are able to facilitate access to substitution therapy. Linkage to peer support is also available with agency partner.

Provides Children & Youth a range of Mental Health counseling, support and residential services

• services provided are intended to be as brief as possible and include individual, group and family therapy and psychiatric and psychological consultation
• crisis support

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Services over the telephone. Children, youth and their families can reach out at anytime to make a referral and receive service. Call-in sessions: a single session option for families to check-in with a clinician regarding anxieties or other issues by dialing 1-800-809-2494 ext 0. Flexible phone appointments available upon request.

Family and children's mental health agency

Programs and services:

• targeted prevention
• brief services
• counselling and therapy
• family skill building and support
• specialized consultation and assessment
• crisis support services
• intensive treatment services

Tele-Mental Health Services:

• offered when needed for treatment planning
• services start with a brief telephone intake where a single session consultation is scheduled in approximately 7-10 days of making a referral
• clients experiencing crisis will receive same day service

Assistance with recreational activities though the Making Play Possible program