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Support and information to those who have prostate cancer
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Health and well-being hub for boys, men, fathers and families * services, research, advocacy, outreach and public education concerning men's issues
Programs and services:
Programs and services:
- Domestic Abuse Support Program
- Legal Information Clinic
- One on One Therapy/Counselling
- Fathers After Separation or Divorce
- Men's Peer Support Group
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Support group for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families and friends * support group can help provide knowledge, understanding, hope and a sense of community
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Caregiver Training, Information and Education, Elgin-St Thomas Office
Admission and Customer Service: 1-866-865-6711 Office: St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
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Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives, safety issues, housing options, caregiver wellness and more
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Hospice and Bereavement Services, Elgin-St Thomas Office
1-800-201-0909 Office: St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
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Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers living with a life-threatening illness at any stage of illness from diagnosis on
Support Through Your Journey - Monthly support for individuals in early stages of a life-limiting illness * 2nd Thu of each month, 1-3pm
Connecting Caregivers - Support group for caregivers supporting someone with a life-limiting illness * offered two times a month
Bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
Bereavement Services
Support Through Your Journey - Monthly support for individuals in early stages of a life-limiting illness * 2nd Thu of each month, 1-3pm
Connecting Caregivers - Support group for caregivers supporting someone with a life-limiting illness * offered two times a month
Bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
Bereavement Services
- Healing Souls - 10 week support group held in various communities across Elgin throughout the year
- Our Mourning Walk - bereavement walking program held every Tuesday at Pinafore Park from 10-11am followed by social support at Sunset Cafe from 11am-12noon * walk also offered Thursdays 7-8pm
- clients can also be matched one-on-one with trained volunteers for grief support
- ongoing grief maintenance group meets every 6 weeks across the county
- Cooking for One
- Mindfulness Meditation for Grief, Gentle Yoga for Grief
- Kids' Circle
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Meetings for people dealing with alcoholism * meetings following the twelve steps to recovery to assist alcoholics to attain and maintain sobriety
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Family Support Group, Elgin Region
Information line for out of town meetings: 1-888-425-2666 Answering Service: 519-434-2613
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Support meetings for family and friends of problem drinkers
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A 12-step program supporting families and friends who are affected by addiction
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Support group for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families and friends
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Resource centre that provides support groups throughout Southwestern Ontario
Support - information and referral line, information packages, link to support groups and community programs
Education - printed and online, educational conferences, workshops and webinars, Parkinson Education Program (PEP) Online for Community Caregivers, community presentations and in-services for health care professionals
Advocacy - ensuring the voices of people living with Parkinson's are heard on issues through advocacy committee
Research - funding local research initiatives through Graduate Student Scholarship Program
Services and Programs:
Support - information and referral line, information packages, link to support groups and community programs
Education - printed and online, educational conferences, workshops and webinars, Parkinson Education Program (PEP) Online for Community Caregivers, community presentations and in-services for health care professionals
Advocacy - ensuring the voices of people living with Parkinson's are heard on issues through advocacy committee
Research - funding local research initiatives through Graduate Student Scholarship Program
Services and Programs:
- Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
- Parkinson Support Group - London
- Parkinson's Carepartner Coffee Club
- Parkinson's Support and Lunch Group - Hanover
- Parkinson's Support Group - Goderich - Huron
- Parkinson's Support Group - Kincardine
- Parkinson's Support Group - Meaford and Area
- Parkinson's Support Group - Owen Sound
- Parkinson's Support Group - South Grey Bruce (Hanover)
- Parkinson's Support Group - St Thomas
- Parkinson's Support Group - Stratford
- Parkinson's Support Group - Strathroy
- Parkinson's Support Group - Tillsonburg
- Parkinson's Support Group - West Lorne
- Parkinson's Support Group - Woodstock
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Support group for single and isolated mothers in the community
Group meets weekly on Fridays to discuss issues of interest * speakers come from the community *
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Discussions about parenting and cultural issues * facilitated in Arabic * Two locations:
- Let's Chat and Play for Arabic Speaking Mothers at South London Community Centre (1119 Jalna Blvd )
- Let's Chat and Play for Arabic Speaking Mothers Southcrest at St. John Divine Parish (390 Base Line Rd W)
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Support to young mothers who are parenting young children
Discussion topics include parenting and child development issues * information about child development and parenting strategies * meets at the South London Community Centre * light dinner and $10 grocery card provided
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Programs include Newcomer Seniors Support Group, Newcomer Women's Support Group, International cooking club and Middle Eastern women's aerobics
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Meetings for people dealing with alcoholism * meetings following the twelve steps to recovery to assist alcoholics to attain and maintain sobriety * weekly visits to local jails and detention centres * diversity groups available including LGBTQ+ group
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One-on-one information and assessment, support safety planning and referrals to other woman abuse services * information and clarification of men's program
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Regional cancer centre * radiation therapy, chemotherapy and supportive care to patients and their families (social work and nutrition services)
Multiple Myeloma Support Group - Support myeloma patients and their caregivers
Look Good Feel Better - Workshop to help cope with emotional reactions to diagnosis and physical side effects of treatment
Palliative Care - Focus on relief of suffering by meeting the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the person and the family
Supportive Care - Social work, bereavement and counselling services to patients and their loved ones on an outpatient basis
Services and Programs:
Multiple Myeloma Support Group - Support myeloma patients and their caregivers
Look Good Feel Better - Workshop to help cope with emotional reactions to diagnosis and physical side effects of treatment
Palliative Care - Focus on relief of suffering by meeting the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the person and the family
Supportive Care - Social work, bereavement and counselling services to patients and their loved ones on an outpatient basis
Services and Programs:
- Accommodation for Out of Town Radiation/Chemotherapy Patients
- Patient and Family Resource Centre
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Clinical consultants provide education and support best practice and standards of care for health care providers involved in the delivery of maternal newborn child and youth care in Southwestern Ontario * offers professional education and consultation services
Regional Perinatal Program - Perinatal Departments in Southwestern Ontario with continuing medical and nursing education related to the care of mothers and newborns
Regional Pediatric Program - Continuing medical and nursing education in relation to pediatric care
Regional Perinatal Program - Perinatal Departments in Southwestern Ontario with continuing medical and nursing education related to the care of mothers and newborns
Regional Pediatric Program - Continuing medical and nursing education in relation to pediatric care
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Offers patients, family members and staff access to reliable information on children's health and medical care
Services available for use include email, fax, internet, photocopying or scanning, phone line for local calls
Services available for use include email, fax, internet, photocopying or scanning, phone line for local calls
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Supports for children and families affected by childhood cancer
- newly diagnosed family pack (resources, gift cards and special quilt for each child)
- parking support programs (London, Toronto, Windsor and Kitchener)
- family meal vouchers program
- special holiday meals
- individual family assistance program
- support groups
- family fun days (Canada's Wonderland and holiday parties)
- post-secondary bursaries
- super star award
- volunteer tutoring program
- palliative support program
- research
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Support group for caregivers of those affected by Parkinson's disease
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Community Services
519-433-0334 (24 hour)Office: Administration: 519-433-3101
Intake Services: 519-433-0334
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Talk-in clinics, family therapy, intensive in-home services and treatment groups for children and families
Family Therapy - Family therapy offered to infants, children, youth up to 14 years old and their caregivers * therapy provided by Child and Family Therapists and interns * services are offered in London and various sites in Middlesex County (Strathroy, Lucan, Parkhill, Glencoe, Dorchester)
Group Services - London-based groups:
Intensive Family Service - In-home support assisting parents to establish and maintain daily consistency and routines within the home, provide service coordination and improve communication and relationships through consistency and structure
Talk-In Clinics / INsite Clinics - Drop-in counselling sessions for children, youth, and their families * offered at various locations in London and rural Middlesex
Family Therapy - Family therapy offered to infants, children, youth up to 14 years old and their caregivers * therapy provided by Child and Family Therapists and interns * services are offered in London and various sites in Middlesex County (Strathroy, Lucan, Parkhill, Glencoe, Dorchester)
Group Services - London-based groups:
Intensive Family Service - In-home support assisting parents to establish and maintain daily consistency and routines within the home, provide service coordination and improve communication and relationships through consistency and structure
Talk-In Clinics / INsite Clinics - Drop-in counselling sessions for children, youth, and their families * offered at various locations in London and rural Middlesex
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Counselling services to help people increase understanding of their situation, provide a safe place to express and examine feelings, develop and expand coping strategies, enhance self-esteem and strengthen supportive relationships
Coming Out Over Coffee - Drop-in discussion and support group for people over 19 years of age who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, queer, or who are questioning * every second and fourth Tue of the month
Communication Skills Groups for Couples - 8 week program for couples who would like to improve their communication and relationship skills
Managing Anxiety and DepressionFor Women- 10 week program for women suffering from anxiety and depressive symptoms, and who can benefit from support and symptom management
Men Managing Emotions - 6 week program for men who want to learn strategies for identifying and coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and other emotions
Men Moving Towards Healing - Healing the Impact of Abuse - 12 week program for adult male survivors of child sexual abuse with focus on processing the impact of abuse, the survivor's sense of self, and connecting with others
Men Moving Towards Healing - Coping and Support - 8 week program for adult male survivors of child sexual abuse with focus on understanding the impact of sexual abuse and developing coping strategies and stability in daily life
Mindfulness - 6 week program for adults over 18 years of age who are interested in bringing more awareness and intention to their everyday lives * discusses stress, self-care, mindfulness exercises, and weekly themed activities
Rebuilding after Separation and Divorce - 10 week program for men and women to work through the impact of separation on their lives * 8 week program also available
Women and Anger - 8 week program for women who would like to better understand their anger, learn conflict resolution skills and assertiveness skills
Coming Out Over Coffee - Drop-in discussion and support group for people over 19 years of age who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, queer, or who are questioning * every second and fourth Tue of the month
Communication Skills Groups for Couples - 8 week program for couples who would like to improve their communication and relationship skills
Managing Anxiety and DepressionFor Women- 10 week program for women suffering from anxiety and depressive symptoms, and who can benefit from support and symptom management
Men Managing Emotions - 6 week program for men who want to learn strategies for identifying and coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and other emotions
Men Moving Towards Healing - Healing the Impact of Abuse - 12 week program for adult male survivors of child sexual abuse with focus on processing the impact of abuse, the survivor's sense of self, and connecting with others
Men Moving Towards Healing - Coping and Support - 8 week program for adult male survivors of child sexual abuse with focus on understanding the impact of sexual abuse and developing coping strategies and stability in daily life
Mindfulness - 6 week program for adults over 18 years of age who are interested in bringing more awareness and intention to their everyday lives * discusses stress, self-care, mindfulness exercises, and weekly themed activities
Rebuilding after Separation and Divorce - 10 week program for men and women to work through the impact of separation on their lives * 8 week program also available
Women and Anger - 8 week program for women who would like to better understand their anger, learn conflict resolution skills and assertiveness skills
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Mental health services and supports geared toward the complex needs of people experiencing mental illness * one-on-one and group supports available
Information and Referral - Information about local community resources is provided by telephone
Community and Group Support Programs - Includes art therapy and self-esteem groups * other groups run at various times during the year depending on client need
Crisis and Counselling Supports - One-on-one counselling, referral to other agencies and other supports as required, available to existing clients or new clients
Community Wellness - Variety of leisure and life skills focused groups and activities offered to support personal growth and recovery
Justice Community Support Program - Mental health community support with an emphasis on short-term support and specialized support for those with justice involvement
London Coffee House Program - London Coffee House is currently operating from My Sisters' Place, 566 Dundas St.
Family Support Program - Program provides family members, caregivers and friends with tools to help in the recovery process of a loved one
Information and Referral - Information about local community resources is provided by telephone
Community and Group Support Programs - Includes art therapy and self-esteem groups * other groups run at various times during the year depending on client need
Crisis and Counselling Supports - One-on-one counselling, referral to other agencies and other supports as required, available to existing clients or new clients
Community Wellness - Variety of leisure and life skills focused groups and activities offered to support personal growth and recovery
Justice Community Support Program - Mental health community support with an emphasis on short-term support and specialized support for those with justice involvement
London Coffee House Program - London Coffee House is currently operating from My Sisters' Place, 566 Dundas St.
Family Support Program - Program provides family members, caregivers and friends with tools to help in the recovery process of a loved one
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Support, education and information and funds research * free Patient Resource Handbooks, in both adult and children's versions * support groups for all ages allow people to share information and experiences
Northey Family Library - Health resource library * 519-642-7755 ext 234
Northey Family Library - Health resource library * 519-642-7755 ext 234
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