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Self-help recovery group for women with substance use disorders
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A grassroots support group providing adult survivors of childhood cancer with the opportunity to meet fellow survivors in a fun environment that nurtures friendships
* groups are active in the GTA, Ottawa and London, Ontario
* groups are active in the GTA, Ottawa and London, Ontario
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COVID19 Coordinated access and information regarding 30 community-based mental health agencies in Toronto, including mental health services, crisis lines, distress lines, family services, self-help groups, and information and referral; online list of partner agencies
What's Up Walk-in Counselling, www.whatsupwalkin.ca
Coordinated intake for single-session counselling available though participating mental health agencies on a variety of issues; telephone, video-conferencing, and in-person format varies by agency, contact for details
What's Up Walk-in Counselling, www.whatsupwalkin.ca
Coordinated intake for single-session counselling available though participating mental health agencies on a variety of issues; telephone, video-conferencing, and in-person format varies by agency, contact for details
- depression
- anxiety
- conflict in the family
- suicidal thoughts
- bullying
- sexual and gender identity
- parenting challenges
- parent-child relationship challenges
- child development
- racism, sexism, homophobia
- newcomer issues
- sexual assault
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Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape
Office: 416-597-1171Crisis: 416-597-8808
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Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, support and referral * support for families and friends of survivors * support groups * information on alternatives to legal justice system * court support, accompaniment and advocacy program * research, public education, workshops * comprehensive volunteer training * all services confidential * trans-positive environment
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Support to refugee claimants in Canada and abroad
- legal, crisis intervention and emotional support
- weekly support group
- Network of Iranian Queer HIV/AIDS Program, info@niqha.net -- education and support to people with HIV/AIDS and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
- SHER Fund, Safe House and Emergency Relief for LGBT refugees residing in Turkey to pay living expenses
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of Iran Program -- support to parents and families of LGBT individuals
- information and referral
- newsletter, magazine
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Information and support to people with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and their families * promotes awareness, educates members, the public and professionals * creates acceptance * supports research * May is NF awareness month
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COVID19 Virtual supports and programs available, contact for details or visit website
Employment support and skills training, includes:
Employment support and skills training, includes:
- customer service and leadership training
- vocational training and career planning
- paid placement
- resume and interview preparation
- online employment connections and resources
- support groups, mental health and wellness groups
- inancial management seminars
- recreational workshops
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COVID19 Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Line available Mon-Sun 24 hours, 416-929-5200 (TTY 416-929-9647); Substance Use Crisis Team also available Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm at 416-962-0220; visit GCC website for service updates
24 hour non-medical crisis intervention for acute psychosocial crises
- virtual face-to-face support, wellness checks and short-term follow-up support available
- mobile team in-person visits 8 am-12 midnight, 2 short stay beds
- virtual wellness groups for service users and frontline professionals
- virtual crisis intervention and suicide awareness workshops
- mobile team visits and new house stays running at reduced capacity
- referrals from agencies: clients can call crisis line Mon-Sun 24 hours, or for wellness checks or follow-up-call referrals, call main office line and follow the prompt
24 hour non-medical crisis intervention for acute psychosocial crises
- mobile response in the home or other community setting
- concrete assistance and support with problems immediate to the crisis
- brief stay at base facility when necessary
- referrals for assistance with ongoing needs such as financial, housing, case management
- assistance with remaining in the community
- no medical or psychiatric treatment, or emergency medical service
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Counselling and support provided by staff and trained volunteer grief facilitator teams, follow up group meetings, peer support, bridging telephone support, consultation and debriefing for professionals and community members affected by suicide or homicide
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Community counselling, support groups for women and children, advocacy, accompaniment to legal services, assistance finding housing, and telephone contact
Violence prevention programs for girls, including tweens, teens and young women; contact for program details and registration information
ReelRealMen online 10 week program for male identified youth 14-18 years; safe space for male-facilitated discussions on gender based violence, healthy masculinity and relationships; contact for details on registration and schedule
Violence prevention programs for girls, including tweens, teens and young women; contact for program details and registration information
ReelRealMen online 10 week program for male identified youth 14-18 years; safe space for male-facilitated discussions on gender based violence, healthy masculinity and relationships; contact for details on registration and schedule
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Well on the Web, Wellspring's Centre for Online and Telephone-based programs, is an extension of the programs available in the Wellspring Centres across the country, giving those who live far from physical centres, or those not well enough to leave their homes, with access to Wellspring's cancer care and support
- can help you overcome the emotional, physical and practical challenges you may be experiencing
- wide range of online groups, programs, self-paced educational webinars and downloadable resources
- workshop topics include art, family, meditation, music, wellness, and writing
- for a full list of programs, see here
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Education programs, guest speakers, discussion groups * family/parent activities
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Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
- Individual counselling
- Support and accompaniment
- Transitional support
- School and community workshops
- For all francophone women
- Computer courses
- Sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- Prevention within the community
- Volunteer opportunities
- Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- Accompaniment
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
- Assistance in finding housing
- Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- Computer courses
- Self-employment and entrepreneurship
- Information on the family court process
- Assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- Referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- Safety planning
- Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Community programs
- support groups
- employment and leadership
- mental health support
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Information and support to those with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and their families
Support Services - Registered clients and their families are eligible to receive the following support services:
Support Services - Registered clients and their families are eligible to receive the following support services:
- home visits by a Regional Manager who can assist in navigating the ALS journey and help connect patients with other health care providers and community support services
- equipment and assistive devices available through the loan program or through funding assistance
- the opportunity to be part of an ALS Canada support group (where available)
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Opportunities for patients and caregivers to socialize and help each other by sharing ideas and experiences
Services and activities for those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):
Services and activities for those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):
- information and referral
- educational program for health professionals
- public education
- medical equipment loans program
- support group meetings for patients and their caregivers
- guest speakers provide insight and information on various topics of interest
- accepts donations of gently used medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, and hoyer lifts
- pick-ups can be arranged and tax receipts are provided
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Online information, resources and educational webinars for caregivers supporting family members, friends, and neighbours
SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness Learning and Empowerment)
- online caregiver support groups for all ages, including young caregiver online support group for ages 15-25 years
SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness Learning and Empowerment)
- information sessions
- online group coaching and one-on-one telephone counselling
- registered caregiver participants connect by phone or online/virtual discussion with an assigned mentor, the Peer Mentors share their experience and knowledge
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COVID19 Virtual program; tablets and art supplies available, contact for details; child care not currently offered
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Expressive Arts support groups; limited child care available, and TTC fare provided
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Expressive Arts support groups; limited child care available, and TTC fare provided
- program locations in South Scarborough and West Central Toronto
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COVID19 Modified programs available with remote support
Facilitated support group in Jane/Finch area, includes creative arts, breathing and meditative practices; TTC tickets provided
Facilitated support group in Jane/Finch area, includes creative arts, breathing and meditative practices; TTC tickets provided
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Supports the needs and well-being of people with dystonia and their families * promotes awareness and education * funds dystonia research
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Multiple Sclerosis Society-Durham Northumberland Chapter
1-800-268-7582 ext 3343Office: 905-626-8654
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada-Head Office, 250 Dundas St W, Unit 500
Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 (1km)
Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 (1km)
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Support for individuals living with multiple sclerosis, family and friends * literature and liaison with community agencies * education and inservice's upon request * research material available * assists with funding for equipment * self help and support groups available
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Information and referral * subsidies for equipment * public education including workshops for families, friends and health professionals * 1:1 peer program * wellness programs * support groups
Also site of national and Ontario Division offices
Also site of national and Ontario Division offices
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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 -- Contact for details on in-person service changes and enhanced safety measures; call Muhaari A. Director of Programs & Services at 416-831-9729 or email a.muhaari@black-cap.com for support and information.
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
Support Programs
Counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
- community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
- community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials
- volunteer opportunities
Support Programs
Counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients
- practical assistance
- home and hospital visits
- treatment, support groups
- housing and employment support
- youth program
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
- orientation
- information and referrals to community services
- assistance in accessing services
- assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment
- assistance with immigration system
- form and documentation completion
- housing and employment help
- interpretation and translation
- social opportunities and networking
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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COVID19 Limited takeaway meals; showers and laundry for registered guests only; call ahead
Drop-in services include referrals, counselling, advocacy, and case management
Drop-in services include referrals, counselling, advocacy, and case management
- access to phone, showers, and laundry facilities (call for times)
- breakfast, lunch, supper, refreshments, snacks
- social and recreation activities and outings
- support groups
- harm reduction support and supplies
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