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• Peer Support Meetings


• LGBTQ2SIA+ Workplace Inclusion Training

• working towards creating a place for families who have been impacted by a child or youth's mental health challenges to come together in supportive and meaningful discussions, and to create a growing, caring network of families
• ensuring that all parents and caregivers feel supported, listened to and heard in their families' journey

The following opportunities have been offered for parents and caregivers:

• Educational Workshops
• Parent Meet ups
• Focus groups
• Family Advisory Committee
• Bring your family to a Family Night Social

The Hub provides assistance to women facing domestic abuse whether emotional, psychological, financial or physical

Supports include:

• support group where women feel safe to interact and share their experiences
• assisting survivors in getting the resources they need
• offering programs and classes to survivors that are culture and age group appropriate
• working with other organizations to help strengthen survivors emotional, social and financial situations

• Online Support Programs: After Stroke Virtual Community Conversation * Polio Virtual Support Group * Caregiver Conversations
• Online Information Programs: After Stroke - Ask an Expert * Caregiver Support E-learning sessions * Family Caregiver Webinar Series
• Online Exercise and Movement Programs: Virtual Stroke Recovery Program * Virtual Exercise
• Online Social Programs: Aphasia Peer Connect Virtual Group & Connect & Share
• all online programs require registration

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

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

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!

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

• 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

• guest speakers include individuals who live with a mood disorder, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, specialists in nutrition and relaxation, and community partners
• video presentations by medical specialists or professional documentaries
• open discussions
• no registration or membership required
• all those affected by a mood disorder are welcome, including family and friends supporting someone with a mood disorder

Maternal Child Program at OTMH provides safe, skilled and individualized care for expectant mothers and pediatric patients and their families * healthcare team includes obstetricians, family physicians, anesthetists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, midwives, social workers and nurses * Doula Care is allowed to provide non-clinical support and care to a woman during childbirth

Inpatient services include: labor and birth, postpartum care, and special care nursery

Outpatient services include prenatal online tour, gestational diabetes education clinic, breastfeeding support clinics and support groups * for more information about breastfeeding or to find a suport group, please visit the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative at www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca

• psychiatric assessment and treatment
• medication and symptom management
• case management, group and individual counselling
• family education and support
• relapse prevention planning and strategies
• addictions counselling
• peer support
• community program referral and illness management instruction after discharge
• assistance with education, work, and housing

• breast, lymphoma, myeloma, and metastatic cancer support groups
• family programming * parents' support group * children's support group
• bereavement support group
• pediatric oncology networking and education (PONE)
• peer support is available via telephone * email dawn@wellsping.ca to book an appointment

• visiting post-operative patients
• distributing of ostomy literature to interested parties
• books, brochures, resources and extended guides on a variety of ostomy related topics
• communicate with healthcare providers such as hospitals, surgeons, and ETs about the needs of people living with an ostomy
• support group newsletter (10 issues per year)

• compassion, knowledge and understanding are offered through support groups across the country, connecting patients, survivors, and caregivers
• comprised of volunteers, members, and management led by a board of directors
• a medical advisory board of professionals in the field of colorectal cancer provides counsel to the association to ensure members are kept abreast of the latest medical advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease