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Working to help people with Cystic Fibrosis through:

• fund raising
• promoting public awareness
• serving as a local resource for Cystic Fibrosis Canada partners and sponsors
• supporting families and individuals affected by Cystic Fibrosis

The Walk to make Cystic Fibrosis History - the last Sunday of May held at Safari Niagara. For inquiries email cfniagara@hotmail.com.

Offers bereavement support groups, workshops and seminars. Various sessions are held for loss of spouse, young spousal loss, loss of a parent, and loss of a child.

Books on bereavement are available to borrow through the Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Home Resource Centre.

Non-profit and charitable counselling, support and referral service for women-identified individuals experiencing addiction or affected by the addiction of another.

WARM provides individual support and support groups where people with similar shared experiences can relate to one another and receive support. WARM also offers education al tools and coping strategies to help contribute to healthy individuals, families and communities.

All WARM groups are influenced by a feminist, trauma informed, harm reduction model, utilizing tools from CBT and DBT. WARM provides the opportunity for participants to stay at home and maintain families and employment while accessing counselling and support.

Personal Support Recovery Programs: Individual Support, Women's Support Groups, Workshops, Information and Referrals, Educational Resource Sharing Library

A Gam-Anon International family support group for friends and families of gamblers. Rides may be provided if required.

Served by the Carmelite Friars.

Conference Centre: facility that serves as a meeting place for ecumenical groups for seminars or conferences.

Retreat Centre: a facility providing extensive retreat programs year round for all faiths.

Private, directed, guided retreats available. Spiritual direction available for individuals by appointment.

Two-year Spiritual Director Training Program available. Although Mount Carmel is not a parish, Our Lady of Peace Parish is located on the grounds.

Mount Carmel Gift Shop and Bookstore sells various religious items, Mass cards, bibles and spiritual books.

In partnership with the Roman Catholic Diocese of St Catharines the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre is offering a Separated and Divorced Healing Ministry Support Group.

A non-profit weight loss organization.

A self-help group for anyone with a gambling addiction.

COVID-19: This program has moved to an online platform. The contact email for the link to the meeting and the topic schedule can be obtained by sending a note via email. Please email by Tuesday at noon the day before the meeting.

A family support group especially for parents and caregivers of children/teens with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Support group meetings co-facilitated by parents/caregivers who have experience living in the world of ADHD. Meeting format includes time for support and sharing helpful tips as well as education and discussion of scheduled topics. DVDs and guest speakers as listed on the schedule. Helpful take home resources available. Free child minding (children 18 months to 10 years) provided by qualified staff can be arranged to make it easier for both parents to attend meetings.

COVID-19: Offering classes, group meditations, online workshops, mobile and in-person sessions where possible and mental health support groups. Discounts available. Call to assess eligibility.

Offers a variety of holistic health services:

• Private anxiety and trauma-related sessions
• Anxiety and stress support group
• Meditation for stress management
• Yoga
• Reiki
• Wellness talks and trainings

COVID-19: Meetings are being held online.

A twelve step, twelve tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings are closed meetings restricted to sex and love addicts (or those who think they might be sex and love addicts). If the meeting is designated as an open meeting it can be attended by family members, friends or significant others of addicts at their invitation.

Provides programs and services for individuals in Niagara, Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.

Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.

Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.

Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.

Long term care home licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care with 24-hour nursing care and RN supervision. Services available:

• recreation
• rehabilitation
• worship services
• hair salon
• sitting areas
• adult day service
• dining areas, café
• transportation available for resident outings and adult day service
• Montessori programming for residents with cognitive impairments

Support available for family members of residents that provide support, advocacy, educational opportunities and facilitate communications between the home and family.

A support group for individuals with trigeminal neuralgia

Offers groups for individuals who have mental health concerns. The goal is to provide psychotherapeutic treatment to support clients in the reduction of symptoms of various mental health diagnosis.

The following groups are offered internally to case management clients:

• Anxiety and Depression Treatment Group for people who experience difficulties facing activities of daily living due to anxiety and depression.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for people who find it difficult to control emotions, relationships and behaviour, including self-harm.
• Hope Recovered for people with post-traumatic stress disorder or experiencing trauma symptoms
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals who experience hearing voices

A non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network throughout the Niagara Region.

An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts based on peer support.

Providing advocacy and support. Dedicated to improving opportunities that promote independence, confidence and inclusion to people with down syndrome.

COVID-19: Some groups are currently not meeting while others have temporarily moved to an online platform. Click here for up-to-date meeting information.

A recovery group for alcoholics. Not aligned with any sect, denomination, organization or institution * open meeting for AA, newcomers, family and friends * closed meetings for group discussion by alcoholics * 12-step program

Self help group for individuals who have an ostomy (or for people about to have ostomy surgery). Monthly meetings include information sharing and speakers from the medical or health support fields, primarily ostomy related.

Offers a number of programs for seniors and adults with disabilities.

Works to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.

Services include:

• Information and resources on acquired brain injury
• Telephone support line
• Provincial peer support program
• Online caregiving after brain injury resources (www.caregiverinfo.ca)
• Online caregiver support groups
• Online concussion support groups
• Personal advocacy and support
• Training and education for families and professionals

A support group for stroke survivors of all ages and their caregivers, family members and friends. General meetings are usually two hours long. Guest speakers are often part of the first hour, providing information on a variety of topics.

During the second hour of the meeting, stroke survivors and caregivers separate into two groups. These separate sessions allow each group to share their thoughts and provide support.

COVID-19: Phone and virtual services remain open.

A support group for those who have gone through the trauma of pre-amputation or amputation. Also offers service for the family and friends of amputees. The group offers a visitation program if requested by the family, hospital, or surgeon. Will try to provide financial assistance towards the cost of prosthetic based on eligibility and availability of funds. Also offers social events. Helps towards gym membership at Brock Wellness Center for amputees who are interested.

Committed to empowering and maximizing the quality of life for individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury and their families through support, social activities, community and peer opportunities, advocacy, and information. Committed to education, awareness, and prevention of brain injury in St. Catharines and the Niagara region.

COVID-19: Groups are currently run virtually. Not all groups are run ongoing.

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an chronic or ongoing pain who want to learn ways to better live with their pain and improve their quality of life.

GENDER QUEST: A support group for adults in any stage of gender transition, including those questioning their gender, modeled after Sherbourne Health Centre's Gender Journeys group.

HOT TOPICS IN HEALTH: A monthly drop-in session that provides information on different Hot Topics in health as chosen by our clients. Topics could range from health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes to healthy behaviours such as sleep and mindfulness.

QUIT SMOKING GROUP: A smoking cessation program that helps people develop a personal quit plan, deal with any barriers or challenges related to quitting and access 6 months worth of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (eg. patch, gum, lozenges and inhalers). * limited access currently to COVID-19*

TAKE CHARGE! CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an ongoing health problem who need help identifying coping strategies, setting goals, managing stress, making healthier lifestyle choices, working with their healthcare team and living life to the fullest.

TRANS/GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH GROUP: A monthly social support group for gender diverse youth aged 14-19 years. Provides an opportunity to meet other trans and gender questioning youth for discussion, movies, guest speakers and snacks.

Additional groups are available to clients. For more information, call or visit.