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• Functions as a 12-step mutual support group that provides support for recovering addicts
• Offers support from one addict helping another to stay clean
• Empowers individuals to find a new way of life without the use of drugs

Find a meeting location on the NA website

Provides counselling and referral services to individuals connected with AIDS North Bay

• Helps individuals access the services they need and works with other community agencies to provide referrals
• Offers one-on-one counselling
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups, wellness groups, peer support groups, and women's groups
• Provides goal planning, life skills, and leisure counselling

Church offering various youth groups and programs throughout the year including:

• Overcomers Outreach: Christ-centered 12-Step group recovery program for people of all denominations who have gone or are going through hurt in their lives. Facilitated by lay persons who are going through their own recovery program
• youth group meets weekly, call to confirm location
• men's group offering monthly breakfast and planned activities
• women's group offers social and inspirational connections with other women and receive inspiration
• Vacation Bible School and weekly house league soccer program in summer.

COVID-19 Response
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the offices are closed to the general public. Services will be provide by phone, by appointment. In Muskoka call 705-645-2262, in East Parry Sound call 705-384-5392, in West Parry Sound call 705-746-4264 to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources

If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333

Regular Service
Centre governed and operated by consumer/survivors of mental health issues to provide initiative program offering:

• peer support
• self-help and personal development
• networking
• social recreation
• resources
• life skills workshops

COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Great Beginnings program continues to operate through closed Facebook groups, video conference drop-in sessions, individual telephone consultations. They continue to provide healthy groceries to pregnant women to support prenatal health. Connect with local coordinators through the Great Beginnings Facebook page or contact the manager, Joshua Boutotte directly at 705-645-3155 ext. 3219 or jboutotte@handstfhn.ca to be linked to the local programs

Regular Service
Developmental Support Services for Children including:

• Great Beginnings
• Infant and Child Development

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues

• Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
• Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request

Prevention

• Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of alcohol, drug abuse, tobacco and gambling addictions
• Holds educational sessions in schools
• Coordinates cultural and spiritual events

Intervention

• Facilitates recreational activities and social events
• Provides individual and group discussions
• Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings

Aftercare provided for preventing reoccurrence:

• Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
• Regular phone calls and home visits
• Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Offers assistance for women in crisis, abused women and their children. Provides individual confidential counselling, group sessions, legal advocacy as well as accompaniment to court and legal and Crown appointments, referrals.

Also raises awareness about the issues of abuse and violence against women and children in speaking to service groups, churches, schools, individuals or agencies throughout the District of Parry Sound.

COVID-19 Response
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the offices are closed to the general public. Services will be provide by phone, by appointment. In East Parry Sound call 705-384-5392, in West Parry Sound call 705-746-4264 to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources

If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333

Regular Service
Provides support and education to individuals living with mental health issues and to family members and/or caregivers who care for individuals with mental health issues. Provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for growth and healing.

Groups also provided at Powassan, Bracebridge, Huntsville

COVID-19 Response
Due to COVID-19 precautions, please call to schedule an appointment. In East Parry Sound call 705-384-5392, in West Parry Sound call 705-746-4264 to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources

If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333

Regular Service
Provides:

• mental health crisis intervention, treatment, and community support (case management) services
• assessment and referral
• counselling/psychotherapy
• psychiatric consultation
• intensive case management for individuals with serious mental illness
• group services in some cases

Core Services include:

• Crisis/Intake support services - single point of entry for all services of the Core Program.
  • Screening and review of all referrals.
  • 24 hour telephone Crisis support service.
  • Community crisis support.
  • Post crisis follow-up.
  • 24 hour consultations to hospitals.
• COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) - a multidisciplinary, mobile, outreach team providing individualized treatment for a persistent and serious mental illness, including:
  • housing
  • medication
  • rehabilitation
  • employment and financial services
• Court Diversion and Support - redirection from criminal justice system for minor offenses. The person agrees to an individualized support/treatment program in the community.
• Supportive Housing Service - rent supplements to clients who have experienced serious mental illness, are homeless or at risk of being homeless and receiving ongoing service from the Agency.
• Counselling, Psychotherapy and Education Service - individual counselling (as resources allow) including:
  • assessment, treatment planning and case management
  • group counselling
  • community consultation and education of mental health issues

Other programs include:

• Regional Seniors' Mental Health Consultation Service - mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment recommendations and limited follow-up and/or referral on an outreach basis for people with age-related mental health problems. Collaborates with health care agencies and caregivers to provide advocacy for clients and their families.
• Adult Protective Services (APS) - assist developmentally disabled adults to live independently in the community including:
  • locating and retaining accommodation
  • counselling for life skills, financial management and emotional issues
  • co-ordinating medical and dental appointments, etc
  • advocating for client rights
  • assisting clients with the judicial system
• Council of Consumer/Survivor and Family Initiatives - peer-guided community program for people who live with mental health issues (see separate record).
• Volunteer Program - volunteer opportunities to assist in services and enhancement of quality of life for people with a serious mental illness or developmental disability. Volunteer Coordinator can be reached at 705-645-2262.
• Partner Assault Response Program - a 12 week court ordered education group involving domestic violence (see separate record).
• Developmental Disabilities Regional Outreach Program - psychiatric consultation and treatment for adults with developmental disabilities and serious mental health illness

COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Great Beginnings program continues to operate through closed Facebook groups, video conference drop-in sessions, individual telephone consultations. They continue to provide healthy groceries to pregnant women to support prenatal health. Connect with local coordinators through the Great Beginnings Facebook page or contact the manager, Joshua Boutotte directly at 705-645-3155 ext. 3219 or jboutotte@handstfhn.ca to be linked to the local programs.

Regular Service
Developmental Services for Children including:

• Great Beginnings
• Infant and Child Development
• Developmental Support Services for Children

COVID-19 Response
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the offices are closed to the general public. Services will be provide by phone, by appointment. In East Parry Sound call 705-384-5392, in West Parry Sound call 705-746-4264 to schedule an appointment,

COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources

If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333

Regular Service:
Provides support and education to individuals living with mental health issues and to family members and/or caregivers who care for individuals with mental health issues. Provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for growth and healing.

Health centre that houses a variety of health care providers such as:

• Diagnostic Imaging, X-ray: ext 224
• Lab blood work, E.C.G. tests: ext 225
• Physiotherapy, by referral: ext 235
• Addiction Outreach, by referral: ext 234
• Ontario TeleMedicine Network, by appointment through Family Health Team: ext 222
• Burk's Falls Family Health Team: 705-382-4020 - see separate listing
• Arnica Pharmacy (at 162 Huston St): 705-382-2111
• Foot Care Clinic: 705-787-5910
• Diabetes Education Program 705-789-2311 ext 2312
• Al-Anon Meetings: 705-382-3138
• The Friends (office only): 705-382-1030 ext 22
• Home and Community Care Support Services North East: 1-888-533-2222
• Burk's Falls and District Food Bank: 705-380-4669
• East Parry Sound Community Support Services: 1-888-521-0000
• Highlands North Physio: 705-382-3323