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Twelve step program to overcome compulsive overeating or any eating disorder * Anorexia Nervosa * Bulimia * weight preoccupation

This an online Support group for parents whose children may have developmental or physical disabilities, mental health issues, learning or speech difficulties, ADHD * once a year we run a Mom's Getaway Weekend at Stevenson Camp near Dorchester.

Seeks to provide information, education and support to families of children and youth with communication disorders and with speech and language barriers * activities are organized from a home office, with meetings held in a variety of community locations


Services include * parent support * information on speech and language disorders and on community services * a website providing information about activities * links to other organizations that can help children and their families

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

Individual support * information and discussion groups * Early Stage programs * education series * In Home Social Recreation Program * Volunteer Companion Program * public education * Resource Library (adult, children and teen resources) * Medic Alert Safely Home * Finding Your Way * children and teen programs * conferences and workshops * elder abuse

Provides free pregnancy tests * pregnancy support and counseling * material support (clothing, diapers, formula, etc) * peer counseling (adoption, parenting, birth coaching) * mom's support group * dad's support group * adoption services * community referrals * advocacy

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

COVID-19 Update:
Due to COVID restrictions, support is being provided virtually, either by phone or via ZOOM. As restrictions lift, we will slowly begin to offer face to face support safely.

Offering peer based bereavement support for children, teens and adults. Hospice volunteers also available to support individuals living with a life-limiting illness as well as support for caregivers

Important COVID-19 Information:
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning

Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:

* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program

Believe in Me

Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused * weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem * a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen * assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available * transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.

Seeks to provide information, education and support to families of children and youth with communication disorders and with speech and language barriers

• chapters are run by parent volunteers and have been set up across the province
• activities are organized from a home office, with meetings held in a variety of community locations

Services include:

• parent support
• information on speech and language disorders and on community services
• website providing information about activities
• links to other organizations that can help children and their families
• public awareness activities

Mom's Timeout won't be resuming until January 2022

Mom's Time Out is time where mothers of preschoolers can come together to be encouraged and grow in their faith and parenting * place for mothers to become more involved in the community and a great place to make friends * childcare provided for children 0-4 years old.

COVID-19 Update:
Due to COVID restrictions, support is being provided virtually, either by phone or via ZOOM. As restrictions lift, we will slowly begin to offer face to face support safely.

Offering peer based bereavement support for children, teens and adults. Hospice volunteers also available to support individuals living with a life-limiting illness as well as support for caregivers

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

Fellowship of people sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. Recovery program involving a Twelve Step program to develop a life without alcohol.

HOPE is a Christian home schooling association.

Confidential fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism

• Recovery Program - program of recovery from alcoholism
  • contacts are available for those wishing individual help
  • meetings are held at various times and many locations throughout the region
• Public Information - speakers available to speak to interested groups
  • pamphlets and printed materials provided on request

Not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in controversy; and neither endorses nor opposes any causes

Organized self-help/mutual support to help families cope with the reality of the death of a child, sibling, or parent

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

Latest news on COVID-19: Please refer back to our hospital website.

One-on-one appointments or workshops focusing on self-management skills, problem-solving, self-care and topics related to diabetes.

Team includes: Registered Dietitians, Registered Diabetes Nurse Educators, and a Social Worker

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

Non-denominational, confidential, mutual support group for persons who have or have had drug problems

COVID19 Program currently on hold.

For children of divorce or separation aged 7-12. Sessions run alongside the adult DivorceCare program with two 13-week sessions in the fall and winter.

COVID19 Program currently on hold.

A group program to help people work through issues relating to divorce with thirteen week session. Meal is provided followed by a video and discussion. Program for children ages 7-12 (DivorceCare 4 Kids) runs alongside this program