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Provides free and confidential medical treatment for sexual assault victims of all ages or genders and for individuals experiencing domestic violence (intimate partner abuse). Specially trained Registered Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• emergency health care
• evidence collection and photo documentation
• testing and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV
• emergency contraception
• crisis counseling and referral
• safety planning
• follow up care
• navigation through complex network of systems

Patients can decide if police are involved or not.

Provides protection services for children and youth, including:

• assessment and investigation of situations where a child may be deemed to be at risk of physical, sexual or emotional harm or abuse, or in situations of neglect
• case management, service coordination, crisis intervention
• temporary relief for parents on a planned basis to alleviate stress when receiving counselling
• residential care when necessary to protect a child from harm in the home
• foster care, group care and placement with extended family as kin in care
• supervised and semi-supervised access visits while children are not residing with a parent
• adoption and post-adoption support
• financial literacy, life skills courses and independent living support for youth transitioning to independence
• financial support for youth over 21, primarily for education costs
• pregnancy counselling and planning regarding the pending birth of a child to a single parent

Offers the Triple P Parenting Program one-on-one in the home. Provides coaching and education on positive parenting

Family Preservation Program provides practical assistance for parents and teens experiencing conflict. Provides support for child management and parenting in cases where child is at risk

Also provides an Adoption Disclosure Service to adult adoptees in accordance with relevant legislation

Child and family services agency that delivers culturally appropriate services.

Services include:

• Works to reclaim the inherent right to protect and care for Indigenous children
• Ensures the safety and well-being of youth with culturally appropriate, community oriented and case specific services provided to families so they can begin to reconnect and rebuild their lives in order to restore the family unit
• Mental Health and Addiction services
• Accompanies Children's Aid Society workers to ensure cultural practices are respected
• First point of contact for families, children and youth in need of support
• Provides advocacy

Child and Family services for 8 First Nations:

Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation (Simcoe County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 11 O'Gemaa Miikaan

Chippewas of Georgina First Nation (York Region)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 144 Hello Road

Mississaugas of Hiawatha First Nation (Peterborough County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 517 Hiawatha Line

Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation (Northumberland County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 8467 County Road 18

Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation (Durham Region)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 22600 Island Road

Pottawatomi First Nation of Moose Deer Point (District of Muskoka)

• 3719 12 Mile A Road

Wahta Mohawks (Simcoe County)

• 2664 Muskoka Rd #38

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

• 5884 Rama Road, Suite 200

Provides primary care and programming to meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health care needs of Curve Lake First Nation members

• Emphasizes a holistic approach to health including traditional methods of healing
• Specialized services include treatment of diabetes, massage, foot care, nutrition and physical activity

Also offers:

• Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
• Child Protection Worker
• Addictions Worker
• assistance with the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program

Women's Resources provides emergency shelter, support and referral for abused women, those identifying as women, and their children in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Outreach appointments can be conducted in person or virtual. All current COVID protocols are in place.

• 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter staffed 24 hours a day.


• Community services include: individual counselling, housing supports, support groups, Bridges of Kawartha Lakes, Family Court Support and a resource library.
• Resource Centre - information and education on women's abuse and women's issues
• Outreach Services - supportive, one-to-one counselling for those who have experienced past abuse or are experiencing current abuse
• Bridges of Kawartha Lakes - connects women with necessary community partners and resources such as housing, legal aid, children's aid, medical consulting and parenting support
• Family Court Support - Information, support and referrals to help women navigate the family court support system
• Support Groups - support groups for women who have experienced violence in their lives
• Child Witness Program - groups for children who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their home. Sessions involve both boys and girls and groups are organized by age.
• Individual teen counselling for youth ages 12-16 who are experiencing abuse or issues of past abuse including sexual abuse. All calls are confidential.
• Public Speaking and Education - Women's Resources offers speakers to church groups, schools, service clubs and other organizations or businesses who are interested in learning more about Women's Resources or issues related to women abuse.
• Vicky's Values - gently used clothing store provides affordable quality clothing and household items to the community.
• Volunteers - are the cornerstone of Women's Resources. We rely on their dedication and commitment to support the services we provide. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please call 705-878-5938 or go to our website https://womensresources.ca/join/

A service agency under provincial legislation to provide the following services: Protection, Child Care Services, Adoption.

• Where it is impossible to keep families together, Protection Services gives protection by taking children into their care.
• It is the aim of the Society, wherever possible, to maintain the child in his/her family through the services of Social Workers.
• Child Care Services provide foster care for children admitted in the care of the Society.
• Adoption Services finds homes for children whose parents cannot make a permanent home for them.

Services offered by Mental Health Outpatient Program & Community Counselling include:

• Psychiatric Consultation (requires referral from physician or nurse practitioner)
• EPI- Early Psychosis Intervention
• Day Hospital Program (Group Therapy)
• Metabolic Clinic / Medication Clinic
• Brief Intervention
• Adult Counselling

Assesses all complaints of children in need of protection.
Other programs include:

• adoption
• residential care
• foster care
• protection services
• volunteer services
• prevention services
• preparation for independence program for older adolescents

Counselling, therapy, and skill-building support for children and youth. Services provide skill development for improving communication, decision-making, and problem-solving as well as managing emotions such as anxiety, stress, and anger.

• Support offered on an individual basis, with flexible hours
• Family support, case management, and coordination with community agencies are provided for the short and long-term needs of young people and their families.

Walk-In Counselling Clinic in partnership with Northumberland Hills Community Mental Health Services, 1011 Elgin Street, Cobourg - available Tue and Thu. Limited in-person appointments are available. Call 905-377-7784.

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

Child protection services to children under the age of 18 and their families who live in Durham Region

• investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect
• protect children and youth when at risk of harm
• support for families
• support for parents-to-be who may need assistance
• support for children and youth in care
• place children for adoption
• public education and training on identifying and reporting child abuse

If you have a concern about a child at risk, please call 905-433-1551

Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year

DVSARP offers a 24-hour response team of nurses who are specially equipped with knowledge specific to intimate partner domestic violence and /or sexual assault (SA/DV) across the lifespan acute cases

• providing service to women, men and children
• within the team is a follow up nurse who is able to provide ongoing support to patients following the acute stage
• follow up nurse also can provide support to patients requiring assistance with historical Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault and works as a liaison with the community supports

The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault team responds to all four hospitals within Quinte Health Care:

• Belleville, Trenton, Picton and North Hastings
• on-call nurse responds when paged by a local Emergency Department to assist the team with the care of a patient whom discloses to the triage nurse that they have been assaulted and require assistance
• collaborates with the Emergency Department Team as well as the sexual assault center social worker, or children's aid society as well as other social service sectors to support the assault victim and together provide a comprehensive assessment and a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient who has encountered an acute assault
• takes turns at being available for on call shifts
• legal and medical information will be offered as well as forensic collection in the event of an acute sexual assault at the patients discretion
• access to a sexual assault worker is also provided in conjunction with the Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault response nurse or coordinated by the local Emergency Department as required
• victims of an acute Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault are encouraged to engage 911 and/or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department for assistance

• Charitable arm of Highland Shores Children's Aid Society

Programs include:

• Camp Hope
• Playing for Keeps
• Family Services Care Program
• Helping Hands
• Reach for Success Bursary Program
• Counselling and Support
• Public Education & Awareness Programs

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

On-site and off-site support services for children who have witnesses violence offering both individual and group counseling services. Child Witness Programs, partnership and referral with other related agencies and educational programing.

On-site and off-site support services for children who have witnesses violence offering both individual and group counseling services. Child Witness Programs, partnership and referral with other related agencies and educational programing.

A service agency under provincial legislation to provide the following services: Voluntary Prevention and Protection Supports, Family Preservation Program, Foster Care Services, Adoption.

• Foster Care is provided for children admitted into the care of the Society.
• Adoption Services find homes for children whose parents cannot make a permanent home for them.

Rama Community and Family Services is an advocate of the safety, health and well being of the Rama community in the body, mind, spirit and emotions.

Works toward creating awareness for the protection and safety of children.

Serves as an umbrella organization from which an assortment of preventative programs stem.

Developed Biidaaban Circle to help the community cope with sexual, physical and mental abuse.

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

COVID-19 -- in-house programs are cancelled

• Vehicle Donation Program -- accept cars, trucks, motorcycles donations
• call 1-855-234-5677 to arrange pick-up

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Assists Canadians affected by the life-long trauma of abuse

• education and advocacy
• supports child and adult victims of abuse
• elder abuse awareness and prevention program

Boutique - open to the public

• offers gently used clothing, accessories and housewares sold at reasonable prices

Huggam's Hope Memorial -- receives deceased abandoned babies and provides memorial and burial

Dreambuilds -- provides funding to agencies to make facilities more victim-friendly

COVID19 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information

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Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureau

Child, Youth and Family Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessions

Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking

Adult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Group
Group therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapy

Group Therapist Training Program
For professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma

Outreach and Prevention Program
Includes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

COVID19 To report child abuse or neglect, call 905-895-2318 or 1-800-718-3850, Mon-Sun 24 hours; telephone, email and virtual services available, contact for information on in-person services

Placement in homes for children in need of protection

• training, support and financial compensation to foster families
• plans to re-unite foster children with family, kin or plans for their adoption
• foster parents receive daily, non-taxable compensation for children's living expenses and reimbursement for other essentials

COVID19 To report child abuse or neglect, call 905-895-2318 or 1-800-718-3850, Mon-Sun 24 hours; contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services, or visit website

Child protection services, including family counselling, and adoption and foster care services and recruitment; investigates allegations or evidence of child abuse or neglect

Satellite locations:

• 120 East Beaver Creek Rd, Ste 301, Richmond Hill
• 3901 Hwy 7 W, Ste 202, Woodbridge

Child protection and children's mental health agency promoting, supporting and protecting the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth

• Branch offices located in Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Huntsville, Midland, and Orillia
• Investigates allegations of neglect and abuse and provides protection for children when necessary, programs include:
  • intake and assessment
  • family service
  • children in care
  • adoption
  • foster care
  • volunteer programs
  • after hours programs

Community Relations and Fundraising

• funding from this program is used to help offset the costs associated with prevention programs and educational opportunities
• Community Programs include Holday Sponsorship Program, Camp Program, Education Program and Basic Needs Program, see BAR2469 for more information