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Confidential services for French-speaking women

Provides support to Francophone women dealing with violence including sexual assault, referrals to other community services and accompaniment, awareness and education programs

Confidential telephone support for anyone with addiction concerns or mental health needs in London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford

Trained professionals offer support, information and education * direct transfers to crisis response team or can book a call back from a mental health or addictions services within 48 business hours of call

Transportation to mental health crisis centre available in Lucan, Parkhill, Exeter and Strathroy-Caradoc areas

Services and Programs:

• Crisis Transportation for Youth

Holistic crisis telephone line providing supportive counselling

Ongoing family violence prevention plans * referral and advocacy services

Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals

Accompaniment of victim to court, hospital or police station * supportive peer counselling one-to-one or in groups * information and referrals * sexual violence education and training for professionals and the public

Safe places, shelter, support, counselling and resources for abused women, their children and other oppressed individuals

Sexual Assault Counselling - Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals

24-Hour Abused Womens Helpline and Walk-In Crisis Support - Shelter, support, advocacy and education

Clarke Road Shelter - Emergency and short term shelter for abused women and their children

Community Outreach Program - Provides ongoing assistance within the community to individuals experiencing abuse and/or violence * meetings are held in places that are safe for clients to discuss various topics such as individual safety plans, assisting with navigating systems such as legal, financial, health and housing * safe and affordable housing, connection to resources and supports in the community and advocacy and referrals

Family Court Support Program - Information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse - Group program for children provides the opportunity for children to understand the hurt that happened in their family * groups held in safe, accessible locations * transportation available * parents/caregivers also have the opportunity to learn how to support their children's healing

Mine101 - Gently-used fashionable clothing and accessories * proceeds to support children's programming at Anova

Second Stage Housing - Rent-geared-to-income, 25 unit apartment complex in South London * safe, medium security housing

Wellington Road Shelter - Emergency short-term shelter for abused women and their children

Intake available to London residents 5 days a week during regular business hours * after hours calls left on voicemail are returned within 48 hours

French language resource collection available to the public

24-hour telephone crisis intervention available in London and Middlesex

Crisis intervention, support and brief intervention to children and families * integrated/centralized intake with Craigwood,, Humana and Vanier.

Children's mental health centre offering community-based assessment, counselling and treatment for children and families

Services include:

• family therapy
• parenting support
  
• psychiatric and psychological assessment and consultation
• parent, family, child and youth groups
• in-home parent training
• residential treatment
  
• Tele-Mental Health
• eating disorders

Bilingual Intake - Intake available to London residents 5 days a week during regular business hours * after hours calls left on voicemail are returned within 48 hours

Community Services - Talk-in clinics, family therapy, intensive in-home services and treatment groups for children and families

Early Years Team - Identification and treatment of emotional, psychological, social and developmental concerns in young children including trauma, behaviour and attachment difficulties

Live-in Treatment - Long Term - Specialized program for children who have complex trauma histories and have been in multiple placements, including separation from their family * long term residential treatment available to provide them with the safety and continuity of relationships to deal with their traumatic past

Live-in Treatment - Medium Term - 6-12 month program that specializes in working with children who have complex and multiple needs

Live-in Treatment - Short Term - 3-month program designed for children who have a variety of mental health and behavioural issues, offering specialized programming * Child and Youth Counsellors staff the residential facility 24 hours a day

Respite Services - Provides family members with a short-term, break from the care of a challenging child or youth

Tandem Crisis Support - 24-hour telephone crisis intervention available in London and Middlesex

Mental health treatment for youth who experience severe emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties at home and/or in the community and who are unable to remain in the home full time or in a less intensive setting

Multidisciplinary team works with youth and family and key other supports * transitional supports available

Bridgeway - two 9-bed, voluntary, out of home treatment program serving male youth 12-18 and their families

Serenity Programs - Highly specialized and individualized out of home program

St George St - 8-bed community-based residential treatment program in London serving adolescent males and their families

Woodview Program - Highly specialized program for females involved with the youth justice system, focused on the protection of society

Caregiver and children's services for youth with emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties, and their families

Out-of-home care services, day treatment, youth justice secure detention and secure custody for young women * community-based services such as intensive family in-home service, parent education and skills training, one-on-one and family mental health counselling, walk-in clinics

Family and Community Support Programs - Integrated community-based response to youth with mental health issues, and their families

Intensive Out of Home Services - Mental health treatment for youth who experience severe emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties at home and/or in the community and who are unable to remain in the home full time or in a less intensive setting

Tandem - Intake assessment, crisis intervention, brief solution focused counselling and support services for children and families with serious behavioural, emotional and social problems

Jon Clark House (7-bed male program) and Three Quarter House (5-bed female program) transitional residential homes provide programs to prepare youth for independence

Youth live in a semi-independent environment, and are supported as they develop the skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence necessary to live independently in the community

Intensive, out of home children and youth mental health programs providing participants with therapeutic intervention, counselling and life skills * Youth attend school either in the community or at an on-site TVDSB classroom.

Walk-in and mobile assistance to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis

Community service referrals and crisis follow-ups are provided as well as overnight safe bed accommodations for short term stays * see Safebed Program

Youth Homelessness Protocol - Participating agency for the Youth Homelessness Protocol, designed to assist youth ages 12-24 in Elgin County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in finding a safe place to stay and to receive the supports needed to find safe long-term housing

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

24-hour helpline and walk-in crisis supports connect people with counsellors who understand the complexities of woman abuse * provides support to women affected by woman abuse, as well as concerned family members, friends, or neighbours

Counsellors provide immediate crisis support, safety planning, and ongoing support and education * callers given information about services offered by Women's Rural Resource Centre and throughout the community * referrals provided where appropriate

Mental health crisis phone service * service provide by Reach Out crisis response line * professional mental health counsellor helps with immediate crisis * will refer to other supports and services in the community for longer term assistance

Crisis workers are based at the Strathroy Site Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm * crisis workers on call will present at the hospital when paged during non-business hours

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

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

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

Important COVID-19 Information:
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning

Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:

* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program

Believe in Me

Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused * weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem * a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen * assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available * transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.

24 hour helpline and crisis line, counselling service for individuals in acute emotional distress and/or with mental illness, face-to-face support and assessment 7 days a week in the local community serving 8 hospital ER departments. Crisis staff will provide onsite assessment in the individual's home in the company of local police service. Will assist individuals to find the appropriate addictions or mental health service.

Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.

Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance.

Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties.

Services for women who have recently experienced sexual assault and/or historical sexual assault/abuse

Recent sexual assault services:

• 24-hour crisis response, including accompaniment to hospital and or/police station
• priority counselling with the Sexual Assault/Abuse Therapist
• accompaniment and support for court

Historical Sexual Assault/Abuse services:

• ongoing individual counselling
• group counselling when available
• accompaniment and support for court

Short and longer-term counselling is available