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March of Dimes After Stroke Chapter provides survivors and caregivers with a forum for learning about recovery, gathering resources, and socializing with others in similar situations who share common experiences

Support and education for those with neuromuscular disease and their friends and family members * raises funds for Muscular Dystrophy * support group presents educational speakers on topics, including research, equipment, therapy and social activities

Parenting support group and social group for fathers *education and networking to connect fathers in London and area * online discussion, newsletters, fundraising, volunteering, sports leagues, hobby clubs, and more

Awareness, support, networking and education to families and people living with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Support meetings for family and friends of problem drinkers

Group and individual counselling regarding the effects of childhood trauma, abuse or neglect * training and consultation for other agencies and professionals aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the needs of adult survivors * leadership training for individuals wanting to be certified Road to HOPE group leaders * parenting seminar * speakers and
presentations about working more effectively with adult abuse survivors

Information and support to parents of children with Down Syndrome * arranges 2 social events per year plus semi-annual meetings * telephone support * a collection of resource materials at the London Public Library

Programs include:

• music therapy
• social skills
• cooking school
• speech therapy camp
• tween club
• youth blast

Support group for people with any form of dystonia including generalized, focal, laryngeal and oromandibular dystonia, blepharospasm, and spasmodic torticollis

Friendship, sharing and moral support for parents of multiples * warm line and one-to-one informal advice * support meetings for expectant and new parents, with guest speakers on occasion * family events and parents events * discount list * library resources * semi annual clothing and equipment sales (spring and fall)

Authorized chapter of Multiple Births Canada

Parent support, public education, advocacy and support of Auditory Verbal Therapy to families with children with hearing loss * London Chapter of national organization * group gets together for events and information sharing with families of children who are deaf or have hearing loss * opportunity for children to meet other kids and their siblings

Peer support for people with inflammatory bowel disease and their caregivers * educational programs and information

Online resource support for people living with an eating disorder and disordered eating and their caregivers

Services include:

• access to virtual facilitated support groups through partner organizations
• online directory of community resources
• access to virtual education for friends, parents and family members, through partner organizations
• community education and awareness
• early intervention workshops for teens
• programs to support older adults, including healthy eating and reducing social isolation

Telephone support and information to anyone with questions or concerns about sexual orientation and/or gender identity/gender expression issues * gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-identified, parents, youth, teachers, friends, employers and health care workers

Support and information group for multiple myeloma patients and their caregivers throughout South West Ontario

Mutual support groups to avoid the use of addictive substances or any other mood-altering substances

12-step program to overcome compulsive eating compulsive food behaviours, such as food addiction, binge eating, anorexia nervosa, bulimia or weight preoccupation.

Weekly drop-in social support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +) youth between the ages of 14 and 18

Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS

Information and referral to services in the community, transportation to medical appointments, food bank and support groups

Programs and services to support individuals and families affected by cancer through diagnosis, treatment and beyond * services are professionally delivered and volunteer supported * call for more information about meeting times for support groups and programs

Peer and Group Support - Groups include peer support, patient support group, caregiver support group, ovarian cancer support group, survivor support group, cancer genetics support group, bereavement support group and Look Good Feel Better workshop

Coping Skills - Programs include Yoga, Qi Gong and T'ai Chi, Aquafit Therapy and Body-Mind Meditation

Expressing Programs - Programs include Art Therapy, Meditative Drumming, Reiki and Therapeutic touch

Lending Library - Offers cancer-related materials in the form of books, videotapes, audio tapes, CDs and pamphlets

Treatment planning and community-based outpatient treatment for people with gambling, gaming, internet/technology, shopping/overspending or pornography/sex concerns

Assesses people with gambling, gaming, internet/technology, shopping/overspending or pornography/sex concerns using standardized assessment tools * develops treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate * telephone consultations available

Offers support and assistance for abstinence, moderation, or harm reduction goals * referrals to other services as needed * one-to-one, couple, family and group counselling * specialized counselling services for youth, young adults and adults 55 years and older * consultations and ongoing counselling available by telephone or in person * counsellors work with clients on co-occurring substance use concerns if requested

Note that we do not offer services to people with outstanding charges that are sexual in nature or if the index offense is being appealed

Mental health education, promotion and resources for the general public

Public Education - Mental health education, promotion and resources for the general public

Mental Health Education and Promotion

• Workplace presentations
• Workshops and conferences
• Public education forums and awareness

Hosted professionally facilitated and peer support groups * maintains online list of professionally facilitated groups in London-Middlesex

Groups:

• London Region Mood Disorders Self Help Group
• London Shyness and Social Anxiety Support Group
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends)

Family Support Educational Groups - Program that provides family members, caregivers, and friends with tools to help during the recovery process of a loved one

Peer Support Program (OCD) - Mutual support group for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Services are available to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one as a result of suicide or an overdose * bereavement counsellors assess and support you with improving the quality of your own life by developing coping strategies, reducing isolation, integrating your loss and regaining your own well-being

Survivors of Suicide Loss - A 12-week group offered 3 times per year * topics covered include guilt, shame, anger, stigma, depression, denial and helplessness * dates and times determined at time of program

Mastectomy and breast surgery support group offering aqua fit and discussion

Assistance in preparing for registration exam * orientation to nursing
and the health care workplace in Ontario * job shadowing placement
opportunities * one-on-one counselling and group support * branch office
in Hamilton 905-521-1777