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- assessment
- consultation
- time-limited supports (30-90 days)
- short-term case management
- short-term day program supports
- access to hospital services
- short-term staffing supports
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Caregiver support, including individual counselling, peer group support; also FAMEkids specialized programming for children and youth, visit www.famekids.ca
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
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
TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Community mental health programs including individual and family counselling, and counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health and substance use
- intensive short-term crisis intervention
- child, youth and parent counselling
- youth justice programs, including diversion and rehabilitation
- transitions to adult services
- parenting support, courses and groups
- housing supports
- educational groups for youth
- volunteer opportunities
Switchboard: 905-813-2200
Patient Inquiry: 905-813-3971
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- call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- emergency, see separate listing
- cancer care including care for children
- cardiac care
- geriatric assessment clinic
- obstetrics, neonatal care and pediatrics
- rehabilitation including Seniors and Rehabilitation Day Hospital
- renal care
- sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment
- inpatient, intensive outpatient and community-based services
- child and adolescent services
- eating disorders treatment, see separate listing
- addictions and concurrent disorders
Office: 905-450-1608 ext 112
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Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
A collaborative care model integrating geriatric medicine and geriatric psychiatry anchored in primary care where the primary care provider remains the most responsible provider * medical psychiatry team includes registered nurses, an occupational therapist, a geriatrician, a geriatric psychiatrist and a primary care provider * under the supervision of geriatric specialists, RN Care Managers and allied health professionals will work with the patient and the primary care provider to manage both the mental and physical health needs with a collaborative care intervention for up to 16 weeks
Office: 905-451-4655
After Hours: 416-410-8615
Office: 905-795-3500
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Access to Mental Health Service for Children and Youth in Peel, WhereToStart.ca
Coordinated, centralized intake and access for children, youth and families seeking mental health services, call 905-451-4655 or request intake online; free webinars for parents/caregivers, register online
- 24/7 crisis response
- prevention and early intervention
- individual, group and family counselling
- Wraparound Process
- consultation for families at child care centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres
- Best Start programs
- day treatment, school-based programs, residential treatment
- case management for children with complex mental health needs
- respite services
- arson prevention
- child witness preparation
- sexual abuse treatment
- youth assessment by court referral
Online support program
For youth 14-24 years who have previously received mental health or counselling services; 8-weeks peer group support followed by 8-weeks individual support; contact for details
- EarlyOn, Early Abilities, Family Group Conferencing programs are cancelled
Community-based children's mental health centre
Community Clinic -- multidisciplinary consultation, outpatient assessment and individual, family and group treatment and support
Day Treatment Program -- for children and youth with acute or chronic behavioural or emotional difficulties
EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- online monthly calendar and list of locations available
Every Child Belongs -- special needs resourcing
- consultation and support to child care centres to enhance their ability to serve children with special needs
- Early Abilities Preschool Speech and Language -- speech and language services for children from birth-junior kindergarten
Family Group Conferencing -- culturally-sensitive, alternative approach to child protection
- extended family group members participate in the decision-making process to ensure the safety and well-being of children at risk or in need of protection
Libby's Place -- residential treatment for youth 12-18 years
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) services in Brampton, Halton and Mississauga are delivered through a network of organizations led by CarePoint Health * in-person or virtual cognitive-behavioural therapy in a one-on-one format * client will be matched with a therapist for 10-12 sessions held weekly for 5-60 minutes
Services can be provided for:
- depression and low mood
- generalized anxiety and worry
- health anxiety
- obsessive-compulsive concerns
- other anxiety and stress-related problems
- post-traumatic stress
- social anxiety and performance fears
- specific fears
- unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears
- different supports are available to meet client's needs including individual or group psychotherapy
- cognitive-behavioural approaches focus on practical strategies and skills to manage problems that happen in everyday life
Housing and Community-based Services
Community based mental health and supportive housing services for those who have an identified psychiatric illness enabling individuals to live independently in the community
- residents may apply for Connected for Success, low-cost internet access through Rogers, contact housing office
Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) for individuals ages 16-65 years living in the community
Angela's Place, 20 unit transitional housing support for homeless families, maximum stay 1 year
Early Intervention mental health counselling
Problematic Substance Use for individuals with complex addiction issues, harm reduction approach
High Support Program for individuals with complex mental health and co-occurring issues
Peer Support Initiatives include social enterprises staffed and managed by individuals living with a mental illness; Destination Cafe, target=_blank>DC Cleaning
Peel Youth Village residential program, including transitional housing and support services for youth 16-24 years
Recovery Residences supportive housing in Brampton and Mississauga
Integrated Seniors Team Program supportive and health services maximize ability of high risk seniors to live independently in their homes
Housing Services
In-Sted (In Short Term Emergency Diversion)
Short-term, community-based mental health and addiction services to reduce the need for visits to emergency departments, includes services, supports and linkages to other community-based services
Residential Multi-Service (RMST)
Community mental health counsellors provide case management to clients living within SHIP housing
Programs in Orangeville include assisted living for frail seniors
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Caregiver support, including individual counselling, peer group support; also FAMEkids specialized programming for children and youth, visit www.famekids.ca
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Caregiver support, including individual counselling, peer group support; also FAMEkids specialized programming for children and youth, visit www.famekids.ca
Office: 905-451-2123
Crisis: 905-278-9036
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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
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Comprehensive wraparound service teams for individuals with complex needs and severe mental health issues
- short and long-term counselling and case management for individuals with mental health and substance use issues
- grants and financial support individuals experiencing housing issues
- mobile outreach for people living on the streets or who are under-housed and have mental health and addiction issues
- court support, and pre-charge diversion program (Caledon)
- system navigation and case management for seniors experiencing neglect and abuse
BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)
Viirtual Intensive Online Program (via Zoom) open to women 16 years and older who are concerned about their substance use and/or gambling; contact intake department at 416-255-7359 ext 227 or 260 for details
- 3 week program with ongoing intake, and access to interdisciplinary team
- educational workshops focussed on healthy coping skills and relapse prevention
- weekly individual counselling sessions
- daily at home recovery based assignments
- support in developing continuing care plan
- referrals to appropriate service providers and access to other resources
- access to continuing care groups and other wrap around virtual supports such as trauma groups, family support group
- access to nurse practitioner services, if needed
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Intensive 3 week residential and day treatment program, or individual counselling program over an extended period
- pretreatment services and continuing care for 2 years
- counselling services for women who have experienced trauma and who have completed the general program
- family education and counselling
- child care and child development services available
- program for women with concurrent disorders currently in the criminal justice system
Pathways to Healthy Families
Holistic, culturally responsive outreach program for pregnant or parenting women
- service coordination and case management
- access to support and counselling (individual, family, group), and child development services
Also supportive housing and outreach services for women with mental health and substance use problems; all programs trauma informed
In addition to providing structured, challenging academic programs for all of its students, Wildwood is also designed to provide the support that children with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) need to achieve their goals
- programs are tailored for children with three distinct placements
- teacher ratios of 14:1 allowing teachers to cater not just to students' academic needs but also to their behavourial and social needs
- curriculum is presented through Direct Instruction (D.I.) programs and methodology
Psychotherapy - treatment to mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, phobias and personality disorders
Concurrent/Alcohol and Drug Addiction Outpatient Treatment - individual therapy, group therapy and educational classes * one month intensive outpatient program including three month aftercare (once a week) * clients stable on methadone and suboxone also accepted
Smoking Cessation Program - ten-week groups
Anger Management Program - seven-week groups
905-693-4270
Crisis: COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): 1-877-825-9011
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COVID-19 Service Change: FREE call in counselling is being provided via phone rather than in-person. Call 289-291-5396 to be contacted by a counsellor within 24 business hours. 24/7 COAST Crisis Line is available at 1-877-825-9011
Programs and services include:
Case Management
- helps people manage symptoms in positive ways, get the right care, find a place to live, make healthy choices, and connect to others who can help
Information and Referral
- provides information on mental health, addictions, and services to promote improved health and well-being
- provides current and comprehensive information for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concerns as well as family members, friends, physicians, health care workers, or service providers
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
- provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- offer a range of workshops, courses, training, groups, and services to promote positive health and create a supportive community
Free Walk-In Counselling: temporarily on hold until further notice * service is being provided via phone rather than in person * call 289-291-5396 and a counsellor will contact within 24 hours, Mon-Fri
Transitional Case Management Program:
- Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
- Justice Services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
- Court Support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
- Release from Custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner
Peer Support Program
- virtual peer support groups * weekly drop-in groups * email peermentors@cmhahrb.ca for more information
Services and Programs:
- COAST - Crisis Outreach and Support Team
- Education and Training
- Equilibrium - Mood Disorder Support Group
- Autism Services -- for current ABA and IBI clients (call 416-240-1111 ext 2359 or 2260) and current/new Private Pay autism clients (call 416-240-1111 ext 2271)
- Child Care Consultation, Counselling Services, and Day Treatment -- support to existing clients through phone
- Walk In Counselling Program -- through phone, call 647-272-8482, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to book single session
- service coordination, assessment, treatment and consultation services
- individual, family and group counselling
- accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, see separate entry ; West End Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (WESAT), see separate entry
- provided through Toronto Autism Applied Behaviour Analysis Services (TA-ABA)
- intake through Surrey Place Centre, see separate entry
- service coordination for registered centre clients
- ECC Walk-in Counselling Services, see separate entry
Specialized Consultation -- Single Session Consultation for children/youth and their families, also Child Care Consultation Services and Psychological and Psychiatric Consultation
Culturally appropriate mental health, addiction, violence prevention, settlement, geriatric, youth and family services, and community and leadership development in South Asian communities, including volunteer opportunities and student placements
Seniors and High Risk Seniors Services
Supportive services to assist in aging at home
- health promotion (diabetes education, tobacco prevention, healthy eating, cancer)
- domestic violence support and assistance
- women's and men's group programs
- group programs for youth and children
- parenting programs
- food bank services for abused women
- translation services
- resource development
- diversity training
Sahara Mental Health Program
Culturally and linguistically appropriate support for clients 16 years or over dealing with mental health challenges
- short term and long term case management
- early psychosis intervention for youth and adults 14-35 years
- supportive counselling to clients and family members
- concurrent disorder support group
- mobile community support group
Sahara Addiction Program
Culturally appropriate service to individuals and family members struggling with substance abuse
- case management
- addictions day program
- groups for men and women
- relapse prevention group
- coping skills for family members
- peer support program
- Sahara Opioid Addiction Program, including case management and prevention support group (collaboration with Home and Community Care Support Services Central West)
Settlement Services
Newcomer integration assistance, including information and referral, and information on training and skills development
- orientation sessions including Canadian laws and norms
- assistance in filling out government forms
- attestation of documents
- translation/interpretation services
- supportive counselling
Sahara Geriatric Program
Community support for seniors 55 years and older, including case management, referrals, crisis management, caregiver support and counselling
- Integrated Seniors Team (IST) Program in partnership with Peel Senior Link and Supportive Housing in Peel
- Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Day Program for caregivers of adults with cognitive impairments such as dementia
- education, assessments and capacity development in partnership with other community agencies
- Senior Caregivers Support Day Program, including separate and combined groups for women and men
Better Families Program
Support, groups, mentoring, and referrals for youth 13-24 years and their parents in addressing issues related to healthy interactions between families and communities
Community Development and Social Enterprise
Leadership and community development, and civic engagement for youth and adults in South Asian communities in Malton
One-to-one programs:
* offered in a private setting
* programs are designed to be unique to each individual and their personal challenges
* benefits include improvements in mood symptoms, the ability to focus, and overall mental well being
* group programs also available to organizations and communities to promote the benefits of physical activity
* encouraging peer-to-peer conversations about mental health among students
* educating students about the causes of mental illness, and how to build resiliency
* connecting more students to on-campus and in-community mental health resources
Friendship Bench
* more than 60 yellow benches installed in seven Canadian provinces
* for teens and young adults attending high school, college or university
* volunteers work with on campus groups to install a yellow friendship bench to remind students to get support if they are dealing with loneliness, depression or other mental health-related issues
* bench is embossed with website address, which explains the purpose of the bench and promotes the mental health resources available at the school as well as a list of resources available provincially and nationally
Benches in Halton
* Notre Dame Secondary School, 2333 Headon Forest Drive, Burlington
* Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School, 5150 Upper Middle Road, Burlington
* Aldershot School, 50 Fairwood Place West, Burlington
* Holy Trinity High School, 2420 Sixth Line, Oakville
* Sheridan College - Trafalgar Campus, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
* St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary School, 1359 Bayshire Drive, Oakville