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Crisis Intervention for Individuals with a Developmental Disability
Office: 905-273-4900After Hours: 905-278-9036
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Provides transitional, urgent supports to individuals with a developmental disability or a dual diagnosis
- 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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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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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
- Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
- also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
- Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
- Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
- Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
- Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
- Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack, personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support, information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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Mississauga Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
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
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
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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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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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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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SACHSS Mental Health Services
Office: 647-718-0786Crisis: 437-254-2794
Crisis: 647-523-6380
Crisis: 416-863-0511
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Health education and promotion, mental health treatment and counselling, violence prevention, outreach and awareness
SACHSS Distress Helpline, 437-254-2794, 647-523-6380, 416-863-0511
Telephone support for emotional or mental health issues, including depression
Mental Health and Addiction Programs
Family program includes individual, group and family counselling, stress management, addiction management
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict; supports for victims/partners of offenders, including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
- diabetes, hypertension, heart disease prevention programs
- court mandated treatment including individual and group counselling for impaired driving, violence, anger management
- HIV/AIDS support and counselling, and sexual health promotion
- LGBTQ health and welfare programs
- education, recreation and support programs for seniors
- education and life skills programs for women and youth
- counselling, support and housing help for individuals who are homeless
SACHSS Distress Helpline, 437-254-2794, 647-523-6380, 416-863-0511
Telephone support for emotional or mental health issues, including depression
Mental Health and Addiction Programs
Family program includes individual, group and family counselling, stress management, addiction management
- support for families affected by a loved one's substance use and mental health issues
- prevention supports
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict; supports for victims/partners of offenders, including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
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24/7 Helpline Peel (English)
Crisis: 905-459-7777Crisis: 1-877-298-5444
TTY: 905-278-4890
Office: 289-569-1200
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For support call Crisis Line 905-459-7777 (Brampton, Mississauga), 1-877-298-5444 (Caledon) Mon-Sun 24 hours, or send text to 45645 Mon-Sun 4 pm-12 midnight
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
- emotional distress
- marginalization and/or social isolation
- family violence
- mental health crisis
- risk of suicide
- addictions
- mental and physical health concerns
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Multilingual Distress Lines
Office: 289-569-1200Crisis: 905-459-7777
Toll Free: 1-877-298-5444
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Multilingual telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, with support on a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
- interpersonal relationships, including parenting
- stress or anxiety related to health or mental health
- depression or sadness
- loss and grief
- isolation and loneliness
- assault and abuse
- financial stress, work issues or job loss
- settlement, integration or relocation issues
- separation and divorce
- sexual orientation, gender identity or coming out issues
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Peel Elder Abuse Support Program
1-877-298-5444 Office: 289-569-1201
Crisis: 905-459-7777
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Telephone support and information on issues of elder abuse, including physical, mental, emotional and financial abuse
Referral to Family Services of Peel outreach worker as appropriate, with client consent
Referral to Family Services of Peel outreach worker as appropriate, with client consent
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COVID19 Mental health supports via phone or video; specialized programs for those who have experienced violence, sexual assault and trauma, and men who abuse
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
- coping skills
- social inclusion
- harm reduction supplies
- care kits
- healthy sexuality clinic
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Created by youth, 100% volunteer based, dedicated to providing resources and support for all Canadians affected by bullying. Provides a 24/7 toll free telephone support service. Offers information, help and support to victims, perpetrators, bystanders, parents, school staff and the community.
Presentations on Bullying, mostly virtual.
Presentations on Bullying, mostly virtual.
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How to Find - Crisis and Distress Services
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This is a general overview of Crisis & Distress resources, serving Halton region
- for a larger list of resources available, visit General Crisis Intervention Hotlines or Distress Phone Lines
- for emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see here
In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance
Other three-digit (N11) helplines serving Halton
- 811 - Health Care Information & Service Navigation Assistance (Health Connect Ontario)
- 711 - Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS, relay service, IP-relay)
- 611 - Telephone Service Provider
- 511 - Provincial Road Conditions & Tow Truck Services, in restricted Tow Zones (Ontario 511)
- 411 - Commercial & Residential Directory Assistance (YellowPages)
- 311 - Regional Services Intake & Information, Public & Family Health Information Line (Access Halton)
- 211 - Community Information, Resource & Service Navigation (Ontario 211)
General Crisis & Distress
YOUTH (17 yrs & younger)
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)
- 905-878-9785
- for children and youth in crisis, and caregivers/community members
- more information
ADULTS (16 yrs & older)
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
- 1-877-825-9011
- telephone support and mobile intervention program for those who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- more information
ALL AGES
Distress Centre Halton
- Oakville: 905-849-4541
- Burlington: 905-681-1488
- North Halton: 905-877-1211
- Hamilton: 905-561-5800
- more information
Wellness Together Canada
- Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868
- PocketWell App
- many online resources
- more information
Addiction & Gambling
ConnexOntario
- 1-866-531-2600 or text CONNEX to 247247
- online chat
- access to addiction, mental health and problem gambling services
- more information
Caregivers
Ontario Caregiver Organization
- Toll free helpline 1-833-416-2273 (CARE)
- supports Ontario's caregivers by being the one point of contact for information about existing services and supports
- online chat
- peer and community support groups
- more information
Children and Youth Mental Health
One Stop Talk (available Mon-Fri 12 noon-8 pm & Sat 12 noon-4 pm)
- 1-855-416-8255
- connect directly with a counsellor through online chat, video and voice
- offers children, youth (within 18 years of age) and their families immediate access to free mental health support through single session counselling and ensures direct referral to additional service when needed
- services are provided through an integrated network of infant, child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario
- more information
Kids Help Phone
- 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
- online chat
- bilingual help-line provides free counselling, information and referral on anonymous basis to children and youth
- ages 5-30
- more information
Good2Talk (post-secondary school students)
- 1-866-925-5454
- provides information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus or speak anonymously with a professional counsellor
- more information
Naseeha (available daily, 12 noon-12 midnight)
- Helpline and Text line: 1-866-627-3342
- Muslim youth helpline serving Muslim and non-Muslim youth across North America
- a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need
- provides workshops, web therapy sessions, and phone & texting mental health support
- more information
First Responders
Boots on the Ground
- Toll free 1-833-677-2668
- peer support for first responders
- services offered to retired and serving police officers, firefighters, EMS and corrections officers across the province
- able to provide in person peer support 24/7 in the GTA
- more information
Indigenous peoples
Hope for Wellness Helpline
- 1-855-242-3310
- online chat
- a mental health helpline, telephone or online chat, for Indigenous peoples
- provides immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support
- refers callers to additional supports if needed
- more information
TALK4HEALING
- Helpline and Text line: 1-855-554-4325 (1-855-554-HEAL)
- online chat
- 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario
- services in 14 Indigenous languages
- more information
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
- 1-866-925-4419
- immediate and culturally appropriate counselling supports to former students who are experiencing distress
- more information
2SLGBTQ+
LGBT YouthLine (available Sun to Fri, 4 pm-9:30 pm)
- Text 647-694-4275
- email: helpline@youthline.ca
- online chat
- peer support by email, text and online chat
- information and referral
- anonymous and confidential
- Youth Line blog
- referral database of LGBTQ+ youth services
- more information
Trans Lifeline (available daily 5 pm-1 am)
- Toll free 1-877-330-6366
- a hot-line that is staffed by transgender people for transgender people in crisis
- based out of the USA
- more information
Veterans
Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service
- Toll free 1-800-268-7708
- TTY 1-800-567-5803
- psychological support for veterans, former RCMP members, their families and caregivers
- more information
VETS (Veterans Emergency Transition Services) Canada
- 1-888-228-3871
- for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless and their family members
- more information
Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence
YOUTH
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (see full listing here)
For children in need of care/protection, report to either:
- Halton Children's Aid Society toll free 1-866-607-5437
- Halton Regional Police Service, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at (non-emergency) 905-825-4747 ext 8970
ADULTS
Halton Womens Place
- South Halton: 905-332-7892
- North Halton: 905-878-8555
- 24 hour crisis lines and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available
- more information
SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services)
- 24 hour crisis line: 905-875-1555
- 24 hour anti-human trafficking crisis support line: 289-837-3999
- free individual counselling for ages 14 and up
- support services for friends and family members
- advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
- more information
Femaide
- 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
- provincial crisis line and confidential services for Francophone women who are victims or survivors of any form of violence or are in distress
- crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies
- more information
Assaulted Women's Helpline
- 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
- telephone crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services
- ages 16 and up
- more information
Seniors Safety Line
- 1-866-299-1011
- 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect
- more information
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A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem
* the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling
* no dues or fees for membership
* visit website for a list of in-person meetings and also for phone and video meetings
GAM-ANON
* a 12 Step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of another
* more details here
* the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling
* no dues or fees for membership
* visit website for a list of in-person meetings and also for phone and video meetings
GAM-ANON
* a 12 Step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of another
* more details here
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Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
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By law, any individual (including professionals, officials and members of the public) witnessing or with reasonable grounds to suspect an act of child abuse, neglect, abandonment, desertion or need for protection must report the incident to:
Halton Children's Aid Society, 905-333-4441
If the matter is urgent and the Children's Aid Society cannot be reached, call Halton Regional Police Service, 905-825-4777 ext 8970
The Duty to Report applies to any child who is, or appears to be, under the age of 16 years, and to children already under a child protection order who are 16 and 17 years old
On January 1, 2018, Ontario raised the age of protection from 16 to 18. A professional, or member of the public, who is concerned that a 16 or 17 year old is or may be in need of protection may, but is not required to, make a report to a society and the society is required to assess the reported information
The Duty to Report applies even when the information is otherwise confidential or privileged, and overrides any other provincial statutes, specifically any provisions that would otherwise prohibit someone from making a disclosure.
Visit Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: It's Your Duty which provides definitions as well as responsibilities of professionals, officials and members of the public under the Child and Family Services Act (or download brochure here)
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How to Find - Help if You Witness or Suspect Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation
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If you witness or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or if a victim comes to you there are agencies in Halton Region that offer help and support services:
Reporting to Police
- Halton Regional Police Service -- call 905-825-4777 and ask for the on-duty Vice unit officer
- Crime Stoppers of Halton -- 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Crisis Support & Counselling
- SAVIS Crisis Line -- 24/7 Crisis line: 905-875-15555
- SAVIS Anti-Human Trafficking Services -- 24/7 Human Trafficking Crisis Support Line 905-483-0472
- Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network -- 1-866-528-7109 for 24/7 telephone counselling
- Distress Centre Halton -- 24/7 Crisis line Oakville 905-849-4541, Burlington 905-681-1488, North Halton 905-877-1211
- COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) -- 24/7 Crisis line 1-877-825-9011
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline -- 1-833-900-1010
Peer Accompaniment or Mobile Support Workers
- SAVIS (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton) -- 905-483-0472
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel Halton -- 905-459-1315 or 905-624-1755
Emergency Shelter and Practical Assistance
- Halton Women's Place -- 905-878-8555 (north Halton), 905-332-7892 (south Halton)
- Salvation Army Lighthouse Emergency Shelter -- 905-339-2918
- Halton Regional Police Service - Victim Services -- 905-825-4777 ext 5239
Health Care Support (sexual assault or abuse) Hospital Emergency Rooms:
- Georgetown Hospital -- 905-873-0111
- Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-632-3737
- Milton District Hospital -- 905-878-2383
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital -- 905-845-2571
- Nina's Place, Regional Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre, Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-336-4116
Support for people younger than 18 or have dependents younger than 18
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Mental Health Supports, Burlington - No Physical Address
1-877-825-9011 (COAST)1-855-449-9949
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Offers support and education to individuals and family members dealing with serious mental illness including psychosis and schizophrenia
Major services:
Support
- available by phone or email
Education
- Strengthening Families Together Education course for family members supporting someone living with a serious mental illness
- presentations in the community
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Emergency Shelter and Crisis Services
Office: Administration 905-332-1200 ;
North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8970 ;
South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-1593 Crisis: Mon-Sun 24 hours North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8555 Mon-Sun 24 hours South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-7892
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Major Services:
- 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
- HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor
- safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children
- individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter
- community agency information and referral when necessary
- court support for interim custody and restraining orders
- children's services
- emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary
- depart planning
- SafePet Program
- advocacy and public education around ending violence against women
- transitional support program
- accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here)
Family Court Support Worker 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
Schools programs
- EngageMENt 'male ally' program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what 'healthy masculinity' means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)
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Elder Abuse Enquiries / Reporting
Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1 Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4747 ext 5243; Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 ext 5243
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Working in partnership with community service agencies, the HRPS' Elder Services Unit responds and assists seniors and their families in a number of key areas, including:
- issues of neglect
- financial abuse
- physical and/or psychological mistreatment
To deter and prevent the perpetuation of crime against seniors living and working in the community, the Halton Regional Police Service Elder Services Unit offers a series of topical presentations to older adults, their families and service providers.
HRPS' Elder Services Unit consists of three Seniors Crime Investigators, an Elder Services Coordinator, District Community Response Officers and the Victim Services Unit.
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Drug and Human Trafficking Unit
Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1 Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ; Automated attendant 905-825-4747 ; Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511
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A regional enforcement unit, supervised by a Detective Sergeant, divided into three teams of specially trained investigators, two drug teams and one human trafficking team, who investigate all major drug and Human Trafficking matters in the Region of Halton
- teams work in conjunction with all three districts in the Halton Region
The unit is responsible for:
- human trafficking investigations (both domestic and international - including but not limited to the sex trade, forced labour or domestic servitude)
- prostitution investigation (including street prostitution, escort services and disorderly houses - common bawdy houses)
- adult entertainment premises investigations (including commercial massage parlours)
- gaming-related investigations
- liquor licence premises investigations
Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence, or threats of violence, to provide a sexual service or forced labour.
To provide confidential information or tips related to human trafficking contact:
- HRPS Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, 905-825-4747 ext 5331 or email HTVICE@haltonpolice.ca
For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact:
- 905-825-4747 ext. 5331, or email Drugs@haltonpolice.ca
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South Toronto Office / Helena Lam Community Services Centre
Office: 416-585-2013 ; 416-502-2323 Visit Website
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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care
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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- transportation for essential visits
- providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
- Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
- also available via phone/virtually -- telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
- Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
- Adult Day Program --in person and virtual care
- Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
- Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
- Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform
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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
- personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
- individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
- retirement groups
- seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
- intensive case management, personalized care plan
- service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care
- care coordination
- scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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Telephone and text suicide prevention and support, and online resources, including listings of local helplines and crisis resources across Canada
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Mental Health Supports, Oakville
1-800-449-6367 ext 304Support Line: 1-855-449-9949
416-449-6830
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Offers family support and education to families and friends of those living with complex mental health needs in the community
Services include:
- free virtual workshops * Go to www.iamentalhealth.ca/media-events/events
- IDEAS family support group: confidential small group meetings held monthly offering support for families who are caring for a loved one who has a serious mental illness or lives with a substance use problem * held at Joseph Brant Wellness House, Board Room, 2160 Itabashi way, Burlington
- Support line - staffed by a team of mental health counsellors who provide individualized supportive counseling, system navigation, and customized information and education to caregivers, individuals living with chronic mental illness, contact: 1-855-449-9949 or www.iamentalhealth.ca/Find-Support/Individuals
- 4-week course called Strengthening Families Together for families of individuals with a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia
- Justice and Mental Health (JAMH): for families needing support when a loved one living with mental illness comes into contact with the law
- discusses clinical treatment, provides information about the illness, and teaches skills that family members need to cope more effectively
- public forums with guest speakers providing support and education for families of those with schizophrenia
- advocacy in the community for services required by people with schizophrenia to live in the community
- public awareness and education
- raising funds for research into a cause and cure for schizophrenia
- holds the annual Peace of Minds Walk in May and an annual Peace of Minds Yogathon in February
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COVID19 Free support, including text counselling, information, and referrals, available to anyone in any type of crisis through text or Facebook Messenger
Support and information in any type of crisis by trained volunteers crisis responders
Support and information in any type of crisis by trained volunteers crisis responders
- youth 5-25 years, text CONNECT to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
- adults 25 years and older, text WELLNESS to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
- available in English and French
- does not provide medical advice
- access text or Messenger also available on website
- individuals who identify as Indigenous can ask to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Métis crisis responder by texting FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
- individuals who identify as African, Caribbean, Black or part of the Afro-diaspora can text RISE to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
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