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Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team
Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1 Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ; Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111
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A program that adds a layer of additional police response to mental health calls and intervention
Two teams join the rotating platoon shifts each day and are specifically available to respond to calls involving people in crisis:
- response teams consist of a registered healthcare professional (registered nurse or social worker) coupled with a specially trained uniformed police officer
- advocate for the person and families in crisis
- ensure mental health assessments are completed
- better equipped to provide resources, help and support for everyone involved
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Mental Health - Outpatient Services
1-844-216-7411 (one-Link)905-338-2983 (one-Link) ext 4897
Crisis: 1-877-825-9011 (Halton Crisis Outreach and Support Team, COAST)
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Provides a comprehensive range of outpatient services to children, youth, adults, and seniors * services include psychiatric consultation and assessment, treatment, community outreach, day programming, bridging support, and community education workshops * referrals are screened and processed by one-Link
Outpatient services for adults:
Outpatient services for children and adolescents
Services and Programs:
Outpatient services for adults:
- Community Support Team (provides long-term case management to enable individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses to attain self-sufficiency, stability and integration into the community)
- Community Treatment Order (CTO) (allows individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to receive treatment, support and supervision in their own community)
- Concurrent Disorders Program (offers help to individuals who have a concurrent addiction and mental health issue)
- Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) 1-877-825-9011
- Older Adult Mental Health Clinic (provides assessment, consultation, treatment and follow-up services to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases)
- Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program 905-681-8233
- Mental Health Day Program (six week intensive group program * focused on crisis management, symptom stabilization, education, group and individual counselling and the coordination of resources for follow-up after discharge)
- Medication Clinic (provides long-term medication management for adults diagnosed with serious and persistent psychiatric illnesses)
- Medication Review Clinic (provides short-term psychiatric assessment, treatment initiation and stabilization to individuals who are followed by family physicians in Halton)
- Outpatient Psychotherapy Services (individual and group therapy for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders)
- Phoenix Program, Early Intervention Service for Psychosis (clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario that provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis)
Outpatient services for children and adolescents
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Service (CAPIS) Day Hospital (provides assessment, stabilization, and treatment for children and youth, up to the age of 17 years, experiencing acute mental health symptoms)
- Child and Adolescent Clinic (outpatient services offering specialized programming for transitional aged youth, attention deficit disorders, and anxiety)
- Eating Disorders Clinic (provides multidisciplinary consultations, assessment and short-term treatment to meet the needs of adults, children, youth and their family members)
- Navigator Service (provides short term support and case management to children, youth and their families as they navigate through the mental health system and transition to longer term services)
- Phoenix Program, Early Intervention Service for Psychosis 905-845-2571 ext 4800
- Recovery Through Education for Adolescents and Children in Halton (REACH) (provides intensive mental health treatment and education services in a local community high school to prevent hospitalization or to support students as they transition from the inpatient unit into a community setting)
Services and Programs:
- Child and Adolescent Services
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Specially trained staff and volunteer crisis responders, who work with HRPS offering crisis intervention, emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals to victims of crime and tragedy throughout Halton Region
Crisis Intervention
- Unit is equipped to respond to crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when requested by a police officer
- when called upon, volunteers respond where required and provide immediate assistance to serious incidents involving a broad spectrum of physical/psychological trauma, including:
- sudden death
- homicide and suicide
- assault, including sexual assault
- domestic violence
- elder abuse
- robberies
- motor vehicle collisions
Victim Quick Response Program
- provides quick limited financial assistance to victims of homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, criminal harassment, child abuse and hate crime
- for more information, visit OAK0194
Mobile Tracking System
- a GPS tracking device that acts as a personal alarm for individuals identified as at risk of further violence
- places a priority on victims safety and promotes an improved response to victims
Project Lifesaver
- a program that combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals
- for more information, visit OAK9152
Vulnerable Person Registry
- this service allows a family member and/or caregivers of vulnerable persons to submit critical information to Halton Regional Police Service that may be used during an emergency situation
- for more information, visit OAK0076
A Victim Services Unit office is located in each of the Service's four divisions:
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Anti-Human Trafficking Services
Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-875-1555 1-877-268-8416
905-825-3622
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South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 (18km)
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 (18km)
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Crisis Support Workers provide support and assistance to survivors of human trafficking. Services include:
- crisis intervention
- crisis housing
- basic needs
- emotional support
- advocacy & accompaniment
- safety planning and/or risk assessment
- supportive counselling
- practical assistance for transportation & service accessibility
- system navigation and housing supports
- life skills and mentorship
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Provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- mobile team of mental health professionals and specially trained, plain-clothed police officers may also visit to help those in crisis remain safe in their own environment and connect with ongoing care
- help is available Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day
- not an emergency response unit
- if your situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1
- COAST is provided through a partnership of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch and the Halton Regional Police Service
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COVID19 All CMHA Peel Dufferin offices closed to walk-in service
For crisis situations call 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin)
For support, assessment and access to programs call Intake at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123, Monday to Friday 8 am-8 pm
Staff available through teleconferencing during regular business hours, all non-essential in-person meetings suspended, and internal events, training and workshops postponed; visit website for updates and information
Crisis support via phone to individuals experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and support to families, friends and caregivers
Mobile Crisis Response -- Team mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and plain clothed police officers provide in-person support to individuals experiencing non-emergency, high risk, mental health crisis
For crisis situations call 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin)
For support, assessment and access to programs call Intake at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123, Monday to Friday 8 am-8 pm
Staff available through teleconferencing during regular business hours, all non-essential in-person meetings suspended, and internal events, training and workshops postponed; visit website for updates and information
Crisis support via phone to individuals experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and support to families, friends and caregivers
Mobile Crisis Response -- Team mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and plain clothed police officers provide in-person support to individuals experiencing non-emergency, high risk, mental health crisis
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Peel Children's Crisis Response Services
Crisis: 416-410-8615Crisis: 905-451-4655
Office: 905-795-3500
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COVID19 Offices closed to walk-in service until further notice; crisis support service for children, youth and families remains available at 416-410-8615, Mon-Sun 24 hours; call 911 for emergencies; call, email or visit EveryMind website for details
Telephone and mobile crisis response to mental health crises, such as parent-child conflict, school concerns, suicidal or self-harm, substance use, stress, anxiety or depression, and parenting concerns
Telephone and mobile crisis response to mental health crises, such as parent-child conflict, school concerns, suicidal or self-harm, substance use, stress, anxiety or depression, and parenting concerns
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Emergency Shelter and Community Support Programs
1-855-676-8515 Office: 905-403-9691 ext 2221
Crisis: 905-403-0864 ; 905-676-8515
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COVID19 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program, Central Intake Line, Emergency Shelter Program, and Community Support and Outreach Program continue without disruption, as well as all support and counselling programs and services; enhanced screening in place using Ontario Ministry of Health Assessment Tool, PPE, and antigen test
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and there dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
- community and client meetings available by phone or online
- sexual violence counselling available by phone or online
- online Anti-Black Racism Sexual Violence Support Group
- 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program 905-403-0864, 905-676-8515, or 1-855-676-8515
- Central Intake Line 905-676-0257 or 1-800-676-0257 for Transitional Housing supports available 9 am-4:30 pm
- for donations, contact Julie Shultz, Development Manager, julie@embrave.ca
- visit website for updates and service information
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
- one-to-one support
- risk assessment and safety planning
- emotional support
- legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
- housing supports
- information and referrals
- problem-solving, advocacy
- shelter access
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and there dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
- capacity 54
- stay up to 4 months
- service provided regardless of geographical location
- referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
- pressuring/convincing
- sexual assault
- childhood sexual abuse
- sexual harassment
- online sexual violence
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
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Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
Information on the family court process
- individual counselling
- support and accompaniment
- transitional support
- school and community workshops
- computer courses
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
- Action Femmes social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
- self-employment and entrepreneurship
Information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Child, Youth and Parenting
- supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
- positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
- support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
- skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
- helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
- helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
- assistance documenting the history of abuse
- court accompaniment where appropriate
- culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
- crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
- French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)
- drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens
- private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support
- peer mentoring
- referral to other services
- workshops and information sessions
- resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts
- promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions
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Community Team
Home and Community Care Support Services Burlington Office 1-800-810-0000 ext 1500Office: Home and Community Care Support Services Burlington Office 905-639-5228
Crisis: COAST Halton 1-877-825-9011 * for emergencies call 911
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Provides support to clients and families living in the community or retirement homes
* provides a holistic assessment of the person and their responsive behaviours, focusing attention on discovering the causes and
the care approach that addresses the reason for the behaviour
* develops a care plan collaboratively outlining strategies for care partners to manage the responsive behaviours
* connects older adults and their care partners with community supports and needed services
* supports clients and caregivers through education and advocacy
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COVID19
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- continuing to operate during COVID
- comprehensive care that includes crisis support, health and forensic services
- follow up and counselling services will also continue to be provided
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- one-to-one care in a safe, private, secure unit
- assessment, documentation of injuries
- treatment
- safety planning, emotional support
- information concerning medical, legal and counseling options
- follow-up medical care
- free counselling for people who have been referred through the medical services
- counselling at Mississauga Hospital site
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services
Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services, including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education
Mental Health Counselling and Support
Confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services, including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education
Mental Health Counselling and Support
Confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services
- individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
- service coordination and referral to treatment
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
- referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
- assistance with documation and completing applications
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
- homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
- workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
- parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
- assistance accessing free or affordable community programs
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
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Nina's Place: Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Nina's Place 905-632-3737 ext 5708;
Emergency Department 905-632-3737 ext 411 6Crisis: If you are in immediate danger call 9-1-1 Mon-Sun 24 hours: Halton Women's Place Burlington 905-332-7892 ; Halton Women's Place Milton 905-878-8555 ; Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555
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The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton
- team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
- RN's work with paediatricians when caring for children
- a registered social worker is also available
- offers choice of care
- services can be provided with or without police involvement
Services include:
- acute care for an assault has occurred within the last 12 days including crisis intervention and emotional support, documentation of assault and injuries, safety planning, and referrals to community agencies for further support
- non-acute care for an assault has occurred more than 12 days ago
- follow-up care
- sexual assault
- domestic abuse
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Community Mental Health Services (Outpatient)
Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Community Mental Health Services 905-631-1939 ;
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) 905-631-0694 ;
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) 905-639-3724 ;
Youth Early Intervention (YEI) 905-632-3737 ext 7506Visit Website
Joseph Brant Community Health Centre (in Brant Centre); 1182 North Shore Blvd E, Lower Level
Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5 (23km)
Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5 (23km)
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Provides a Full-Continuum Model of Care, planned and designed according to needs of the patients
- provides early detection and early intervention
- removes barriers and the unnecessary challenges for patients and families trying to navigate a complex system
Adult Mental Health Programs & Services:
- General Psychiatrist Consultation Clinic
- Short-term treatment
- Intensive Case Management
- Medication Clinic
Youth & Adolescent Mental Health Programs & Services
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) Program
- Youth Early Intervention (YEI) Program
Innovative Programs and Services
- Prioritizing Health Through Acute Stabilization and Translation (PHAST)
- Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
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Joseph Brant Community Health Centre, Lower Level; 1182 North Shore Blvd E, Room B41
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2 (23km)
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2 (23km)
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A community outreach program, serving residents of Halton
- also known as Hospital without Walls, the program is organized as a mobile interdisciplinary team that provides round-the-clock clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness, in their homes
Services provided by PACT include:
- comprehensive case management with a rehabilitation focus
- crisis assessment and intervention
- symptom assessment and management
- administration and monitoring of medication
- activities of daily living
- social and leisure skills development
- supportive counselling
- education
- consultation
- support to caregivers
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Confidential coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and domestic violence, trauma and abuse counselling
Confidential coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and domestic violence, trauma and abuse counselling
- personalized safety planning
- housing and shelter placement support
- assistance with legal aid certificate application
- family court support and bail court updates
- settlement services
- case conferences
- child resource packages and parenting support
- financial subsidy application support
- partner in human trafficking prevention and intervention
- community partner collaborations, including Peel Regional Police
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Community programs
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Court support for youth
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy and referrals to community resources for counselling, education, employment, housing
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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Community programs
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Youth programs
Court support for youth
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Youth programs
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy, and referrals to community resources for counselling, education. employment, housing
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counselling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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COVID19 -- services continue * phone and virtual assistance only * no in-person meetings
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE) -- outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE) -- outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
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Services for long-term users of shelters. Case management, housing information, and ongoing support available.
Transitional beds Program includes:
Transitional beds Program includes:
- six suites with private bathrooms
- personal support workers, housekeeping, laundry services
- three meals daily, snack, beverages
- recreational activities
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One-on-One supports for coordinating services. Includes personal advocacy, community referrals, assistance with filling out forms, and intervention and supports for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation.
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The program supports seniors who are at risk of homelessness and/or has an urgent/emergent that requires immediate supports. It develops goal oriented crisis support plans aimed to assist individuals in stabilizing their current crisis and connects individuals with the most appropriate community services. A plan of care is created that responds to the presented crisis. The program also provides short term case management (up to 3 months) as well as linkages and referrals to long term community supports.
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The program is designed to provide support, information, early intervention and referral to other services for parents with youth who are experiencing parenting challenges or parent/child conflicts. Service is strength-based, family-centered and offered in individual or group formats. The goal is to assist families to find positive solutions to conflicts and concerns by identifying and using family strengths, creating greater understanding between parents and youth and providing a skills building process for parents of youth.
Parent Support Workshops are also available and delivered on and off site. Call for further information.
Parent Support Workshops are also available and delivered on and off site. Call for further information.
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On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+.
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses. Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above. Financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims.
Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).
Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses. Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above. Financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims.
Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).
Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.
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