MENTAL HEALTH

Welcome to our community resource booklet!

Seeking help can be overwhelming and finding the right resources can be a discouraging task. That's why we have assembled this booklet to make the process easier for you.

This guide is designed to provide you with a comprehensive list of support available in our community for various mental health disorders and concerns. It includes information on local organizations, support groups, hotlines and other services available in Mississauga, Brantford, Ottawa and the Niagara Region.

We believe that access to information is a powerful tool in addressing community needs. By providing this booklet, we hope to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

We encourage you to take advantage of the resources provided in this booklet.

Seeking help is a sign of strength, and you are not alone in your journey towards healing and recovery.

ANXIETY

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

411 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 100, Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9

(613) 820-9931 | info@oicbt.ca
Utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat severe anxiety disorders such as Social anxiety disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, and Agoraphobia. The Intensive Day Treatment Program comprises weekly individual therapy, coach therapy, group therapy, and interpersonally-based sessions for an average of 12 weeks—the therapist and client work on addressing self-esteem and interpersonal patterns.
- Recognizes the importance of family integration in the therapy
- Implements home and community-based visits to determine issues with home management, difficulties with organization and planning, identify compulsive behaviors and determine client's feared situations, events, and objects.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

For information about fees, see website

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Website: https://www.ottawacbt.ca/dbt-program-1
Femade

1335 Carling Avenue, Suite 212, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8N8

(613) 722-1674 | info@femade.ca
A women's health clinic in Ottawa addresses the treatment and management of anxiety using a holistic approach, whereas both physical and psychological aspects of pain are considered. Femade recognizes those who have transitioned and those assigned females at birth.

Services and treatment programs offered:
- Acupuncture for anxiety - regulates the body's stress response, balancing hormones and relaxing the nervous system
- Naturopathic medicine for anxiety - identifies the root causes of anxiety
- Massage therapy - focuses on managing and reducing anxiety symptoms by alleviating chronic pain, leading to relaxation and increased neurotransmitters related to low anxiety.
- Counselling for anxiety - the client is engaged in a therapeutic relationship where her experiences and feelings are validated.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

For information about fees, see website

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Website: https://www.femade.ca

Peel Region/Mississauga

Anxiety And Mood Disorder Center

Address: 2000 Credit Valley Rd
Suite #413, Mississauga ON
L5M 4N4

Phone:
905 - 607 – 1262
905 - 817 - 8179

Email: amdc.lenet@gmail.com

Private health center specializing in treating individuals with mood, anxiety, and attention disorders in a confidential and respectful environment. Psychiatric consultations and evaluations are performed on-site.

Website: http://www.anxietymoodcenter.com/home.html

Referral: No

Fee: $160-$230/hour
CarePoint HEALTH – MISSISSAUGA

Address: 2695 North Sheridan Way, Suite #120
Mississauga, ON L5K 2N6

Phone: 905 - 607 – 1262
905 - 817 - 8179

Email: info@carepointhealth.ca

This Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program is short-term, evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy. The program focuses on developing skills in treating various forms of anxiety - low mood generalized anxiety, worry, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, social anxiety, performance fears, other anxiety, specific fears of unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears). It is also designed to treat stress-related problems, post-traumatic stress and depression.

Website: https://carepointhealth.ca

Referral: Self-referral or referral by healthcare providers

Fee: Free; Most services covered by OHI
POSITIVE KIDS

Social
Emotional Skills Training and Child Therapy (Anxiety and ADHD)

Address: 420 Britannia Road East #200A,
Mississauga Ontario,
L4Z 3L5

Phone: 1-866-302-7358
Positive Kids specialize in assisting children with social and emotional skills development through group and individual treatment for children early as 4 years of age.

Website:
https://positivekids.ca

Referral: No

Fee: $160/hour

Other Services:
- Parental Counseling and Coaching
- Group Counseling for Children
- Individual Counseling Session

Brantford

The Anxiety Treatment And Research Clinic

Phone: 905 522 1155

Address: West 5th Campus 100 West 5th Street Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3K7

The Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic offers both medical and mental health treatments, as well as a mix of both. The Seniors Mental Health Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton evaluates, diagnoses, and treats seniors who are having problems with their mental health.

Website: https://www.stjoes.ca/contact/mental-health-crisis

Referral and Fees
· Yes, a referral from a family doctor or specialist is required
· Covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)

Population/Eligibility

· Services for seniors experiencing mental health issues.
Maratos Counseling & Consulting

Phone: (519) 752-3653

Email: info@maratoscounselling.com

Address: 214 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON

Maratos Counseling & Consulting helps people of all ages with prenatal mental health, anxiety and depression, stress and overload, breakup recovery and relationship counseling, adolescent mental health, life transition, and ADD/ADHD.

Website: https://maratoscounselling.com/

Referral and Fees
· Referral not required
· Varies from $135 to $160

Population/Eligibility

· For adolescents and adults

Niagara

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Phone: 905-641-5222

Email: info@niagara.cmha.ca

Address: 570 King Street Welland, ON L3B 3L1

The Canadian Mental health association is a non-profit organization that works to promote mental health and provides support and services to individuals and their families living with mental health challenges. Services include peer support, counselling, and education programs.

Website: https://niagara.cmha.ca

Population/Eligibility
- People 16 years and older in need of mental health services and supports

Referral and Fees
- For referrals call ACCESS Line1-866-550-5205 ext.2.
- Free
Niagara Health: Mental Health and Addiction Services

Phone: 905-378-4647

Address: 5546 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
Niagara Health is a public healthcare provider that offers a range of mental health services, including assessment, treatment, and support for individuals with anxiety and other mental health challenges. They provide services for children, youths, adults, and seniors including outpatient and inpatient care, crisis intervention, and specialized programs for those with complex needs.

Website: https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/mental-health-community-partners#top

Referral and Fees
- No referral required.
- Free
Population/Eligibility
- Available to anyone 16 and older

SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE
PREVENTION

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa

2675 Queensview Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2

(613) 729-0577 | aponcia@ysb.ca
Individuals and organizations in Ottawa collaborate under the YSB to establish the 'Suicide Prevention Ottawa' program in developing awareness of and preventing suicide among children, youth, and young adults. They focus on research, suicide post-intervention, and building capacity. Also provide trainings and resources to effectively prevent and respond to suicide.

Helps parents and others working with children and teens recognize suicide by listing warning signs or changes in behaviours, such as:
- Prolonged negative mood or attitude
- Marked personality change
- Declining school performance
- Comments about feeling worthless, helpless, or hopeless
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Call or email for all other inquiries

Crisis line at 1-866-996-0991

Website: https://www.ysb.ca/
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region

P.O Box 3457, Station C, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4J6

(613) 238-1089
Operates for suicide prevention and crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include a 24/7 Distress line, Chat & Text, and 24/7 Crisis line -all offer support for grief, fear, isolation, abuse, mental health changes/diagnosis, suicidal thoughts or behaviour, emergency housing, and so on.
- It also offers support and resources for psychological stabilization, referral, and education services.
- Provides 'Wellness Check' services for individuals who were hospitalized or were at the emergency department.
Distress line (613) 238-3311
Crisis line (613) 722-6914
Chat & Text 343-306-5550

Website: https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/

Peel Region/Mississauga

Trillium Health Partners
Credit Valley Hospital
Crisis Intervention Team

Address: Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1

Phone: 905-451-2123

Email: info@carepointhealth.ca

Located at the Credit Valley Hospital, onsite team social workers and nurses specializing in crisis intervention who works closely with the Emergency Department and the Mental Health Program, provide consultations, clinical assessment, and referrals to the community to people experiencing a mental health crisis and issues with addictions

Website: https://www.thp.ca/Pages/Home.aspx

Referral: YES

Fee: FREE, Medical services are covered by OHIP

Other Services: Call Crisis Support Peel Dufferin (24/7) for mental health or addiction crises at 905-278-9036. Telephone crisis coverage includes consultation and community resources information to family physicians and crisis counseling to persons and family members who may call the hospital in crisis.
aysp – Associated Youth Services of Peel

DBT KIDS Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Address: 160 Traders Blvd E,
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7

Phone: 1.800.762.8377
905.890.5222

Email: general@aysp.ca

DBT KIDS Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program provides therapeutic services to youth ages 14-17 who have experienced suicidal thoughts, actions, self-harming behaviour, and the quality of life-interfering behaviours and interpersonal issues. 24/7 phone coaching for youth and caregivers and family counselling as needed.

DBT program includes:
Weekly in-person individual therapy sessions
Group skills training.

Website: https://www.aysp.ca

Referral: Yes

Fee: No
Connect Cognitive Therapy

Address: 168 Queen St South, Suite 211,
Mississauga, ON

Phone: 905-275-0665

Email: reception@mailcct.com

Group of practitioners offer individual and couples' psychotherapy, psychological assessment and treatment, and general counseling services for adults and adolescents. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy are primary psychotherapy practicing modalities.

Website: https://connectcbt.com

Referral: No

Fee: $130/hour

Brantford

The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council

Phone: 519-884-0422

Email: wrspc-admin@wrspc.ca

Address: 165 King Street East Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council is a non-profit group based in the area. Its goal is to get more people involved and educated about suicide prevention so that suicide and its effects can be reduced in the long run. The Waterloo Area Suicide Prevention Council runs educational and awareness initiatives, particularly ones for kids and teenagers, to stop suicide.

Website: www.wrspc.ca

Referral and Fees

Referral not required
Free

Population/Eligibility
Services for all population
Canadian Mental Health Association – Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch

Phone: 519-752-2998

Email: mail@cmhabhn.ca

Address: 44 King Street, Suite 203 Brantford, ON N3T 3C7

Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, short-term care for families, education, training, and wellness; group and peer support; housing and homelessness; and help for everyone with mental illness and addiction. One may get translation services. The program gives survivors the ability to contact other survivors and openly discuss suicide with people who really understand what they are going through.

Website: https://bhn.cmha.ca/

Referral and Fees

Referral not required
All services are free

Population/Eligibility
Mental health for all age group

Niagara

Distress Centre Niagara

Phone: 905-688-3711

Address: 350 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 9
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Distress centre Niagara is a crisis intervention telephone hotline that provides immediate assistance to people experiencing emotional distress. Their aim is to defuse the crisis, ensure the person is safe, and assist the person with taking steps to resolve the problem. They also provide suicide awareness training and suicide help.

Website: https://distresscentreniagara.com

Referral and Fee
No referral required. Individuals can call or visit website.
Free

Eligibility/Population
Open to anyone experiencing a crisis.
Pathstone Mental Health

Phone: 905-688-6850

Address: 1338 Fourth Ave
St Catharines, ON L2S 0G1

Pathstone Mental Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Niagara region. Services include counselling and therapy for individuals going through emotional distress, crisis support, early intervention support, and education and training programs.

Website: https://pathstonementalhealth.ca

Referral and Fees
No referral required. Call or walk-in, however, appointments are encouraged.

Eligibility/Population
Children and youth 6 to 18 years, and their parents and caregiver.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Carlington Community Health Centre

900 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5Z8

(613) 722-4000 | info@carlingtonchc.org
It offers a culturally diverse community with the right services and supports tailored to the individuals' physical, emotional, and mental needs. CHC works to protect women against violence through programs such as Individual counselling, Transitional support, VAW Phase 1 Group, and Wednesday Women Group.
- Individual counselling - assist women in gaining self-empowerment and setting healthy boundaries within a trauma-informed and strength-based approach.
- Transitional support - offers community services such as parenting support, housing, education, and employment opportunities to help women transition from traumatic experiences to a life free of violence.
- VAW Phase 1 group - group session addresses impacts of abuse, emotions, safety, self-esteem, and support network
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Call or email for all type of inquiries

Website: https://carlingtonchc.org/
Unsafe at Home Ottawa

Online Service

Women and members of 2SLGBTQ who have experienced or are experiencing verbal and emotional abuse, or physical and sexual violence, have access to 'Text+chat Support for Violence & Abuse' developed by Unsafe at Home Ottawa. Emotional support, safety plans to reduce the risk of harm, community resources, and referrals are available 7 days a week, from 8:30 am to midnight.

Chat or text at (613)-704-5535

Website: https://unsafeathomeottawa.ca/

Peel Region/Mississauga

HOPE 24/7

Address: 10 Gillingham Dr #305,
Brampton, ON L6X 5A5

Phone: 905 792 1567
1800-810-0180

Email: info@hope247.ca

A non-profit organization that provides specialized support for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Website: https://www.hope247.ca

Referral: No

Fee: 12 free sessions for individuals aged 12+

Other Services:

Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR)
Individual Crisis Counselling
Community Support and Outreach Services
Catholic Crosscultural Services - Mississauga Office
Supportive Services for Women

Address: 3660 Hurontario Street SW, 7th Floor
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C4

Phone: 905-273-4140

Email: zalhamdan@ccscan.ca

Website: https://www.cathcrosscultural.org
Newcomer women who are experiencing domestic violence can access in-person individual support. Culturally sensitive crisis intervention counselling is provided in most languages. Group support sessions, workshops, and referrals to community services are offered with staff assistance.

Other Services:

Mental Health Program
- Newcomer individuals, couples and families can access cultural and language-specific counselling to get the necessary tools needed to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transition
Settlement Services
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
Transitional Housing Support Program
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC)

Brantford

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services

Phone: 519-752-1005

Email: info@novavita.org

Address: 59 North Park Street Brantford, ON N3R 4J8

Nova Vita offers great programs and services to women, children, men, and people who identify as others. They do this by taking a trauma-informed approach to fighting intimate partner abuse, domestic violence, and gender-based violence.

Website: https://novavita.org

Referral and Fees
Referral not required
Sliding fee scale

Population/Eligibility
Services for all age groups
Thrive Counselling

Phone: (905) 637-5256

Email: info@thrivecounselling.org

Address: 77 Guelph Line, Suite 207 Burlington Centre, Office Galleria Burlington, ON L7R 3N2

Thrive Counseling offers counseling and support services for people who have been abused or hurt in some other way. They provide professional services in both English and French for all age groups. Thrive Counseling welcomes, supports and respects LGBTQ2+ people.

Website: https://thrivecounselling.org

Referral and Fees
Referral not required
Sliding fee scale

Population/Eligibility
Mental health for adults and seniors, especially for domestic violence and abuse

Niagara

Victims Services Niagara

Phone: 905-688-4111 ext 5084

Fax: 289-248-1034

Address: 5700 Valley Way, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1X8

Victim Services Niagara is a non-profit organization that provides support, information, and assistance to victims of crime and their families. Services include crisis support, information and referrals, court support, follow-up support and community education.

Website: https://www.victimservicesniagara.on.ca

Referral and Fees
No referrals required
Free

Population/Eligibility
Anyone experiencing domestic violence
Women's Place of South Niagara

Phone: 905-356-3933

Support Line: Call or text 905-356-5800

Email: ARUNova@wpsn.ca

Address: 8903 McLeod Rd, Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3S6

Women's Place of South Niagara is a non-profit organization that provides services to women and their children who have experienced abuse or violence. The organization operates two shelters located in the Niagara region. Services include 24-hour support line (call or text), counselling and emotional support for women and children/youth who are being or who have been abused, development of safety plan, transitional and housing support, public education programs, and referrals to other community organizations as needed.

Website: https://womensplacesn.org

Referral and Fees
Contact their support line (call or text) to speak to a trained counsellor
No referrals required
Free

Population/Eligibility
Women experiencing abuse and their children

CHILD ABUSE

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Nelson House of Ottawa

P.O Box 5381, LCD, Merivale, Nepean, ON K2C 3JC

(613) 225-3129 | info@nelsonhouse.on.ca

Nelson House of Ottawa focuses on infants, children and youth between 0 to 18 who have witnessed or experienced abuse by providing counselling services. It also includes support in finding a lawyer, legal aid, advocacy for the safety of children and youth, and assistance in reunifying children with their mothers.

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Crisis line (613) 225-3129

Website: https://www.nelsonhouse.on.ca/
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre

2 MacNeil, Ct, Kanata, ON K2L 4H7

(613) 591-3686 | info@wocrc.ca
They are committed to providing children and their families with the most practical support and services for their unique situations. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre helps children who witnessed and experienced abuse by adapting positive and healthy coping methods through discussion, videos, crafts, and activities.
- Works with children and their families on the development of safety strategies or plans for safety, and assistance with parenting skills.
- Provide access to cultural interpretation.
- Children's group focuses on understanding abuse, healthy expressions of anger, self-esteem, and safety planning
Hours of Operation:
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Thursday and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Crisis line (613) 591-5901

Website: https://wocrc.ca/

PEEL REGION/MISSISSAUGA

PEEL CHILDREN AID SOCIETY

Phone: 905 363 6131
Email: mail@peelcas.org

Address: 25 Capston Drive, Mississauga, ON L5W 0H3

Peel Children's Aid Society focuses on building safe, solid communities with healthy families. Educational programs offer guidance and essential skills development for better parent-child communication. Peel Children's Aid Society assists with accessing psychotherapy and other vital community services. Temporal placement for children in safe and nurturing environments and adoption are also part of the services provided by the Peel Children's Aid Society.

Website: https://www.peelcas.org

Referral and Fees
No referrals required
Free

Population/Eligibility
Anyone experiencing domestic violence

Brantford

Child Witness Centre

Phone: (519)-744-0904 or 1-(888)-544-0904

Email: admin@childwitness.com

Address: 111 Duke Street East Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1A4

The Child Witness Center is a non-profit organization that helps local children, teens, and families navigate the criminal justice system with compassion and understanding. It also helps clients deal with stress and anxiety during the criminal investigation and/or court process by giving them coping skills and emotional support.

Website: https://www.childwitness.com

Referral and Fees
Referral not requires
Free services

Population/Eligibility
Services for children, youth, and families
Child And Family Services Of Grand Erie

Phone: 519-758-8228

Address: 220 Alice Street, Brantford, Ontario, N3R 1Y5

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie does more than just look into and evaluate allegations of child abuse and neglect. They also help families in many different ways. Also, they offer counseling to young people who have been abused or who have been through traumatic events.

Website: https://cfsge.ca/

Referral and Fees

Reference not required

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie offers free services to residents of Brantford, Brant County, and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Population/Eligibility

Services for child abuse

Niagara

Family and Children's Services Niagara

Phone: 905-937-7731

Toll-Free: 1-888-937-8105

Fax: 905-646-7085

Email: info@facsniagara.on.ca

Address: 24028 St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P7

Family and Children's Services Niagara investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child and Family Services Act. They provide temporary or long-term protection to children by placing them with appropriate kin, extended family members, or foster homes. They offer community programs, resources, and counselling to parents and children. They also handle adaptation and adaptation disclosure

Website: www.facsniagara.on.ca

Referral and Fees

No referral required. Individuals can call their office https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/listServices.aspx?id=10235

Free

Population/Eligibility
Children and youth 18 years and younger and their families

MOOD-RELATED DISORDERS

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Mothercraft Ottawa

475 Evered Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5K9

(613) 728-1839 | ino@mothercraft.com
Delivers a wide range of local resources and programs to meet evolving needs of families and their children. Mothercraft Ottawa's Postpartum Support is a free drop-in program that assists mothers in handling postpartum issues and learning effective coping strategies and skills, including referrals and ongoing support.
- Facilitates one-on-one prenatal, labour/delivery, and postnatal and parenting support to marginalized and at-risk families
- Fathers/partners receive guidance and information on child development and transition as new parents through parenting classes and workshops.
- Open to anyone -young parents, single parents, those who reside in a shelter, those living in the shelter system, receiving financial assistance, abuse survivors, and those with mental health and substance use profiles.
- Offers low-income and new parents with infant and toddler equipment at affordable prices
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

All programs are free of charge

Inquire for referral

Website: https://mothercraft.com/
Counselling Connect

Online Service
A platform that provides free phone and video counselling to children, youth, adults, and adult seniors dealing with depression and anxiety through individual and group sessions in English, French, Arabic, and Mandarin.
- A culturally sensitive program - that includes Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities
- Acknowledges and recognizes the impact of racism and oppression on the resulting feelings and emotions of individuals, such as hurt, frustration, and lack of trust in the social system
- Other ethnicities and communities include African, Caribbean, and Black individuals.
- Also offer Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ counseling.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours

For booking appointments and other inquiries, go to website

Website: https://www.counsellingconnect.org/

Peel Region/Mississauga

BeWell Clarkson Health Centre

Address: 816 Southdown Rd, Mississauga,
ON L5J 2Y4, Canada

Phone: 905 267 2389

BeWell is a private health centre located in Mississauga. A team of psychologists specializes assessment, diagnostics and treatment of the following mental health conditions: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The following methodologies use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Website: www.bewellclinics.ca

Referral: No

Fee: $165-$245/hour, Sliding scale
Trillium Health Partners- Credit Valley Hospital Site

Women's Reproductive Mental Health Program

Address: 2200 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1

Phone: 905-813-1550

Located at the Credit Valley Hospital prenatal and postpartum treatment services are available at the Credit Valley Hospital for women experiencing depression or anxiety. Services include medication consultation, diagnostic consults, individual therapy, support groups, partner education workshop, and bereavement counselling.

Website: https://www.thp.ca/Pages/Home.aspx

Referral: Physician/Midwife or Peel Public Health Nurse referral is required.

Fee: Free

Brantford

The Homewood Health Centre

Phone: 519 824 1010

Email: healthcentre@homewoodhealth.com

Address: 50 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9

As part of its services, the Homewood Healthcare Center assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps people. A group of professionals from different fields, in addition to addiction doctors, are in charge of the treatment. Psychotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, psychiatric consultants, and other allied health specialists are all part of this group.

Website: https://homewoodhealth.com/health-centre

Referral and Fees
Reference not required
Fee for service varies

Population/Eligibility
Mental health treatments are available to people of all ages, including kids, adolescents, adults, and seniors, who suffer from mood disorders such as postpartum depression, depression, or bipolar disorder.
Turning Point Counseling Centre

Phone: (844)-857-3188

Email: inquiry@turningpointcounsellingcentre.ca

Address: 269 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3J6

The Turning Point Counseling Center offers specialized therapy treatment to people of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, couples, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, drug misuse, domestic violence, PTSD, suicide thoughts, and other issues.

Website: https://turningpointcounsellingcentre.ca/

Referral and Fees

Referral not required
Individual sessions: $140 + HST. Marriage and Family Sessions: $180 + HST. Their pre-qualified professionals offer a sliding fee scale.

Population/Eligibility

Mental healthcare for all age groups.
Master's level practicum, internship, and/or clinical supervision opportunities: yes
Brant Mental Health Solutions

Phone: 519-302-2300

Address: 34 McMurray St. UPPER Brantford, ON N3R 4J1

Website: https://brantmentalhealth.com/

Counseling, psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are just a few of the many mental health treatments that Brant Mental Health Solutions provides. Also, they offer group therapy for many different disorders, such as bipolar disorder, problems after giving birth, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression.

Referral and Fees

Referral not required
Sliding scale fees based on income

Population/Eligibility

Services for adults, couples, teens, and young children

Niagara

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy-West Region

Phone: 905-387-8361

Email: ospwest@stjoes.ca

Location: Located outside of Niagara, but provides service to Niagara

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy provides short-term cognitive-behavioral Behavioural Therapy for adults with depression, anxiety, and other anxiety-related concerns. They offer individual and group therapy, virtually or in person.

Website: https://www.ospwest.ca/

Referral and Fees

Accept both self-referrals and medical referrals
Free

Population/Eligibility
Adults with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related concerns.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND
ADDICTION

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

299 Montreal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 7G1

(613) 748-0657 | info@wabano.com
Provides substance use and addiction counseling to Indigenous youth and adults based on a holistic well-being approach: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Services are offered in a culturally sensitive manner that involves traditional healing practices and integration of Indigenous beliefs.

Services and treatment programs:
- Wellbriety - Indigenous Recovery Group: a combination of traditional and contemporary means of healing that promotes self-empowerment over drugs and alcohol.
- Sisters in Recovery: harm-reduction based healing group counseling for Indigenous women; takes place weekly in-person
Other relevant information:
- Individual and group sessions address topics on grief, trauma, and pain management and recovery
- Psychotherapy counseling include art and sand-tray therapy
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Appointment and walk-in sessions; phone services available

No fee and referrals required

Website: https://wabano.com/about-wabano/wabano-staff-directory/
Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre

488 Rue Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6M8

(613) 563-0363 | info@amethyst-ottawa.org
A bilingual organization that offers outpatient addiction and substance abuse treatment services to women-identified, gender-diverse, and marginalized individuals at no cost. Amethyst operates within a feminist belief that the status of and inequality among women led to experiences of alcohol and drugs.

Services and treatment programs:
- Individual therapy focuses on issues of trauma, marginalization, and oppression.
- English and French substance-use drop-in support groups offered throughout the week
- Workshops on relapse prevention, family dynamics, recovery, and mindfulness
- arm-reduction and abstinence program
Other relevant information:
- Counseling addresses experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ageism, and sexism in relation to addiction
- Services accessible by BIPOC LGBTQIA+ communities
- Funded by Ontario Health and in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association
Hybrid model; both virtual and in-person services

No fee and referrals required

Website: https://amethyst-ottawa.org/contact/

Brantford

St. Leonard's Community Services

Phone: (519) 759-8830

Email: info@st-leonards.com

Address: 133 Elgin St. Brantford, ON N3T 5P9

Children and teens may access a variety of mental health and addiction programs from St. Leonard's Community Services. They offer both individual and group therapy to help kids deal with the effects of anxiety. They assist adults over the age of 12 who are struggling with drug abuse, gambling, or other concurrent problems (mental health and substance use at the same time)

Website: https://www.st-leonards.com/

Referral and Fees
Referral not required
free for residents of Brantford and Brant County. Other fees vary based on services received

Population/Eligibility
Addiction and mental health for children and teens
Master's level practicum, internship, and/or clinical supervision opportunities: Yes
Lansdowne Children's Centre

Phone: 519-753-3153

Email: info@lansdownecc.com

Address: 39 Mt Pleasant Street Brantford, Ontario N3T 1S7

The Lansdowne Children's Center is a non-profit group for children with physical or mental disabilities. Two of the many services they offer are counseling and help for children who have been abused or hurt. They also offer mental health services for mood-related disorders

Website: https://www.lansdownecentre.ca

Referral and Fees
Referral from a doctor or specialist is required
Free with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card

Population/Eligibility
Services for children
Woodview Mental Health And Autism Services

Phone: (519) 752-5308

Email: general@woodview.ca

Address: 643 Park Rd N, Brantford, ON N3T 5L8, Canada

Families and individuals can get great mental health and autism services at Woodview (ASD), which also has a variety of services for children, teens, and adults with mental health and addiction problems, such as substance use disorders. Woodview (ASD) also helps children and teens with mental health issues and those who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. They assist children, teens, and their families; they collaborate with schools and social service organizations.

Website: https://woodview.ca/

Referral and Fees
Referral from a doctor or specialist is required
Free for residents of Brantford and Brant County

Population/Eligibility

Support children, youth, and adults facing mental health challenges and/or living with autism

Master's level practicum, internship, and/or clinical supervision opportunities: They accept students from autism and behavioral sciences programs, social service programs, and child and youth workers.

PEEL REGION/MISSISSAUGA

PAARC
Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre

Address: 5170 Dixie Road, Suite 302
Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3

Phone: (905) 629-4927

Email: admin@paarc.com

Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC) offers confidential individual or group treatment for substance use and concurrent disorders. PAARC connects and provides referrals for various services, including housing support, withdrawal management, opioid-specific, drug treatment court, older persons substance use & problem gambling, street outreach, peer support, friends and family, mandated clients, consulting & education.

Website: https://www.paarc.com

Referral: No

Fee: Yes

Niagara

Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON)

Phone: 905-684-1183

Address Main Office: 60 James St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E7
Satellite offices are also available throughout the Niagara Region

CASON is a non-profit organization that provides assessment, counseling, and referral services for individuals of all ages who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

Website: https://cason.ca

Referral and Fees
No referral required. Self-referrals are welcome.
Services are free. Funding is provided by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Population/Eligibility
Anyone with an alcohol, drug, or gambling addiction, and their families
ARID Recovery Homes Thorold: Connexontario

Phone: 905-227-1113

Fax: 905-871-7928

Address: 175 Pine St S Thorold, ON L2V 3M5

AIRD Recovery Homes is a non-profit organization that provides residential addiction treatment services to men struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The organization offers a safe and supportive living environment for up to nine months that is free from drugs and alcohol and provides a range of programs and services to help residents achieve and maintain recovery. Offers services like individual support and group counselling, life skills training, peer support, and referrals to other community services.

Website: https://www.connexontario.ca/organization?id=1465

Referral and Fees

Call or email
Men's Pre-admission: Jim Marshall j.marshall@aridhomes.com
Fees for rent and basic needs

Population/Eligibility
Men 18 years and older

Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM)

Intake: 905-378-4647 ext 49613

Self-referrals: 905-378-4647 ext 49463

Fax: 905-704-4420

Address: 1200 Fourth Ave St Catharines, ON L2S 0A9

The RAAM Clinic is a clinic for people looking for help with substance use (alcohol and/or other drugs). This service provides assessments and treatment for substance use problems such as alcohol, opioids, cocaine, benzodiazepines and cannabis. They may also prescribe medication for substance use, withdrawal, and cravings. Offers referrals to counselling and provides treatment or referrals for any co-occurring psychiatric issue as necessary.

Website: https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/addictionrecoveryservices

Referral and Fees
Most services are covered by OHIP
Individuals can call for self referral
Also accepts medical referrals

Population
Adults 18 years and older

DEMENTIA AND
ALZHEIMER'S

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Alavida Lifestyles - Ottawa Memory and Dementia Care

18 Antares Dr, Nepean, ON K2E 1A9

(613) 226-7266 | info@alavidalifestyles.com
Its three locations offer cognitive and memory care services to adults and seniors with Alzheimer's or Dementia, including support groups through Our Healthy Minds Program comprised of Music Therapy, Art, Therapy, and a Multi-Sensory Environment.

Services and treatment programs:
- Music Therapy - promotes better cognitive functioning by stimulating emotions and memories; helps cope with stress and isolation.
- Pet Therapy - allows participants to pet, walk, groom, play, and cuddle dogs and other pets; shown to enhance mood and lead to positive interactions.
- Multi-Sensory Environments - participants get access to tactile objects, soothing music, nature sounds, and aromatherapy that provide a sense of calm.
Other relevant information:
- Partnerships with Music & Memory, Fit Minds, and Memory Matters: Making Life Memorable with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

In-person programs; referral required

Inquire for fee

Website: https://www.alavidalifestyles.com/our-services/dementia-memory-care/
The Dementia Society

2327 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8

(613) 523-4004 | info@dsorc.org
A growing dementia-inclusive community that provides activities, social support, and services to adults and seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia or cognitive impairments while engaging and educating caregivers, spouses, children, and close friends.

Services and treatment programs:
- Community and safety resources
- ADAPT your home program: support proactive aging in place through assistive technology to promote independence, communication, and safety
- Lending library: access activity packages, companion animals, dolls, and technology for free2
- Social activities with friends and families
- Arts and Minds: promotes sense of accomplishment, purpose, and an opportunity for self-expression
- Musical connections: enhances cognitive function and socialization
- In-person and virtual support groups - creates a safe place for individuals living with dementia to share, express, and build mutual understanding
Other relevant information:
- Offers caregivers, family, and friends increased awareness of Dementia and mild cognitive impairments through training and workshops
- One-on-one Dementia Care Coach assists with individual circumstances
- Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Healt
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Both in-person and virtual programs

No fee; referral required

Website: https://dementiahelp.ca/
Symphony Senior Living

27 Weaver Crescent, Kanata, ON K2K 2Z8

(437) 214-1608
Established Moments Memory Care program that provides support to senior adults with Alzheimer's and Dementia based on four social needs:
1. The need for companionship and understanding
2. The need for respect and dignity
3. The need to belong to a social group of peers
4. The need to be an active participants in their lives through a decision-maki
Services and treatment programs:
- Support and services are offered to slow the progression of Alzheimer's or Dementia such as physical and occupational therapies.
- It's Never 2 Late memory support program - engage residents to complete games, music, and puzzles via technology.
- Life Skills Stations - activities that relieve happy memories of family, work, or hobbies from the past
- Memory Boxes - give residents an opportunity to keep a collection of photos and mementos with them.
Other important information:
- Seniors work with Resident Specialist (RS)
- Offers respite care and assisted living service
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours

In person; referral required

Inquire for fee

Website: https://www.symphonyseniorliving.com

Peel Region/Mississauga

The Alzheimer Society of Peel Counselling Services and Support Groups

Address: 60 Briarwood Ave
Mississauga, ON
L5G 3N6

Phone: 289-632-2273 ext 307

Email: direct.support@alzheimerpeel.com

Counsellors offer individual, and group counselling, including outreach Counsellors who are specially trained in dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, First Link counsellors, and Behavioural Supports Ontario outreach counsellors.
Website: www.alzheimer.ca/peel/

Referral: No

Fee: No

Other Services: Caregiver support groups and bereavement support groups are offered.

Brantford

Alzheimer Society Of Brant

Phone: 519-759-7692

Email: help@alzda.ca

Address: 25 Bell Lane, Suite 100 Brantford, ON N3T 1E1

The Alzheimer Society of Brant provides information, education, and support for people with dementia, their families, and caregivers. Services include counseling, support groups, education sessions, and social programs. They focus on programs and services around our three pillars of care and work collaboratively with the Indigenous communities of the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation, including:
Dementia Education
Counseling and Support Services
Health and wellness activities

Website: https://alzda.ca/contact/

Referral and Fees
Referral from a doctor or specialist may be required for some programs
Fees vary depending on the program

Population/Eligibility
Provide the dementia and Alzheimer services to all age group and indigenous people
St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre

Phone: (519) 751-7096

Email: stjoesfoundation@sjlc.ca

Address: 9 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy, Brantford, ON N3S 6T6

Offers a memory clinic where people with cognitive impairment, like Alzheimer's and dementia, can get help with diagnosis, managing their medications, and getting support.

Website: https://www.sjlc.ca/

Referral and Fees

Referral required from a physician or nurse practitioner
Fee vary by services

Population/Eligibility
Services are mainly for adult and senior population

Niagara

Alzheimer Society of Niagara

Phone: 905-687-3914

Direct Line: 905-687-6856 + extension

Toll-free: 1-877-818-3202 Fax: 905-687-9952

Email: niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca

Address: 1-403 Ontario Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L5

Alzheimer society of Niagara provides support, education, and advocacy services for people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.

Website: https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en

Referral and Fees
Referral forms are available on the website. Forms can be filled out by individuals or healthcare providers.
Free

Population/Eligibility
Any person who exhibits symptoms of dementia (e.g., changes in cognition and function)
A family member caring for someone exhibiting symptoms of dementia.
Monarch Memory Care

Phone: 905-353-0016

Fax: 905-353-0324

Email: nfo@monarchmemorycare.com

Address: 7715 Beaverdams Rd
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2J4

Monarch Memory Care is a retirement home that provides short-term stay for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Services include; personal care, medication administration, emergency response system, and social and recreational programs.

Website: monarchmemorycare.com

Referral and Fees
No referral required
Set fee

Population/Eligibility
Seniors who are independent or need only minor assistance. Also dults with memory impairments (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

COMMUNITY AGENCIES
THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL
SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa - Tikvah Program

300-2255 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5

(613) 722-2225 | info@jfsottawa.com
Supports vulnerable and low-income Jewish residents in the Ottawa community through the Tikvah Program, where they receive full access to several food pantries, such as Miriam's Well Fruit and Vegetable Distribution and Ottawa's Kosher Food Bank. Their mission is to enhance Jewish individual, family, and communal life.

Other relevant information:
- Counseling services available to children, youth, couples, and families.
- Shalom Bayit Services is a program specifically for women who have encountered verbal, emotional, physical, financial, sexual/religious abuse, and harassment from a partner
Hours of Operation:
Monday and Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

In person supports
No fee; referrals required

Website: https://www.jfsottawa.com/jewish-support/#tikvah-program
John Howard Society of Ottawa

401 Bell Street South, Ottawa, ON K1S 4K5

(613) 789-7418 | jhsottawa@jhsottawa.ca
Serves diverse clients from varying social, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. JHS collaborated with the Ottawa Community Housing and the City of Ottawa to provide accommodation and housing support to homeless young women and men, and adult men.

Services and programs:
Housing Support for adult men
- Supports Social Housing assists chronically homeless men in maintaining housing and improving their quality of life
- Post-Incarceration Housing Support Program helps men who became homeless upon release from custody by offering housing support and follow-up services
Youth Housing
- A Different State Housing Program (ADS) offers affordable accommodation to unstably housed and at risk for justice-involved youths ages 16 to 21. On-site services tailored to their personal, social, vocational, and health-related needs are also available
- Windrose Supportive Housing Program (WR) is developed for female youth, single or parenting, ages 16 to 24, who are identified as cis-gender, non-binary, and transgender
Other relevant information:
- Address issues in the criminal justice system and the human rights of iincarcerated individual
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Apply through the central housing registry or contact Residential Coordinator

Website: https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/

Peel Region/Mississauga

Moyo Health and Community Services
(previously known as Peel HIV/AIDS Network)

Address: 7700 Hurontario St #601
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3

Phone: (905) 361-0523

Email: ed@phan.ca

Moyo Center provides various educational, social and support services for people living with or those affected by and at systemic risk of HIV. Support groups are designed to accommodate: 2SLGBTQ+, Queer Minds and Newcomers.

Website: https://www.moyohcs.ca

Referral: No

Fee: Free
EAST MISSISSAUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
A Branch of LAMP

Address: 7-2555 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4Y 4C4

Phone: (905) 602-4082

Email: mississauga@lampchc.org

Social support programs and services focus on populations – isolated seniors, racialized individuals and communities, impoverished people, immigrants and refugees, and LGBTTIQQ2S (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirit) individuals and communities.

Website: https://eastmississaugachc.org

Referral: No

Fee: Free
Region of Peel - Peel Family Shelter

Address: 2420 Surveyor Rd Mississauga, ON L5N 4E6

Phone: 905-450-1996 (Central Intake)

Email: info@peelregion.ca

Region of Peel - Peel Family Shelter is open 24/7 for those individuals and families looking for emergency housing, food, and counselling/mental health support. Located within walking distance of neighbourhood amenities, it has 110 units with private washrooms and barrier-free common areas. It helps with finding employment, long-term housing and other essential community resources.

Website: https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/display...
Newcomer Centre of Peel (NCP)

Address: 165 Dundas Street West, Suite 116 Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N6

Phone: (905) 306 0577

Email: info@ncpeel.ca

Newcomer Centre of Peel (NCP) is a multi-service charitable non-profit organization. In a friendly and open atmosphere, NCP provides services that create equal access opportunities for newcomer families to achieve settlement and integration within the Region of Peel and beyond. Services include: English language training, employment, business start-up and comprehensive settlement services, including programs for women, youth and seniors; NCP offers a dedication to service quality.

Website: https://www.ncpeel.ca
Address: 350 Rutherford Rd S, Brampton, ON L6W 3M2

Phone: (905) 450-4844

The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Métis Family Wellbeing (MFWB) Program

Métis Family Wellbeing (MFWB) Program is offered through The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). A wide range of one-on-one and group programs aims to support indigenous children youth and their families. Individual wellness plans, access to peer counselling, advocacy, and referral services help clients to navigate the system and help to connect them with traditional knowledge and practices.

Website: https://www.metisnation.org

Brantford

Brantford Food Bank

Phone: (519) 751-4357

Email: info@maratoscounselling.com

Address: 1100 Clarence Street South, Brantford, ON N3S 7N8

Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need in Brantford and Brant County.

Website: https://www.brantford.ca/en/living-here/food-bank.aspx

Referral and Fees
Referral not required
Free

Population/Eligibility
All the age groups are eligible, including homeless people.
Salvation Army Brantford Community And Family Services

P Phone: (519) 752-7814

Email: info@maratoscounselling.com

Address: 33 Diana Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 0C2

Provides emergency help to people and families in need, such as food, clothing, and money to pay for rent and utilities.

Website: https://info-bhn.cioc.ca/record/SIM4280

Referral and Fees
Referral not required
Free

Population/Eligibility
Services for all age groups

Niagara

Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold

St. Catharines office
Phone: 905.685.1349

Thorold office
Phone: 905.227.9240

Addresses:

12 North Street St. Catharines
19 Albert Street W Thorold

Community Care is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services, including emergency food assistance, transportation, supportive housing, and other forms of assistance for low-income individuals and families.

Website: https://communitycarestca.ca

Referral and Fees

No referral required.
Most services covered by OHIP

Population/Eligibility
Low-income families in Niagara Region
Project Share Utility Grant Program

Phone: 905-357-5121 ext 255

Email: info@projectshare.ca

Address: 4129 Stanley Ave, Unit 2 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7H3

Provides emergency funding for people who need help paying their utility bills, hydro or water deposits and referrals to partnering agencies who could offer additional assistance. Families can receive assistance once per year through the program.

Website: http://projectshare.ca/utility-assistance-programs/

Referral and Fees

Call their office to receive a referral. A Pre-screening telephone interview is required.
Free

Population/Eligibility
Anyone experiencing an emergency in paying their utilities bills.

PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION,
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT,
AND MENTAL HEALTH
HOSPITALIZATION

Ottawa

Peel Region
Mississauga

Brantford

Niagara

Ottawa

Serenity House Addiction Treatment Services

536 Brunel Street, Ottawa, ON K1K 2G6

(613) 733-3574
admin@serenityhouseottawa.com
A 12-week residential treatment service followed by an 11-month transitional housing program tailored to men over the age of 18 who are diagnosed with substance use disorder. The client completes 2 phases of treatment prior to discharge. Serenity House integrates a holistic approach to meet the client's needs psychologically, physically, socially, and spiritually

Phase 1: orientation and education
Phase 2: relapse intervention
Discharge

Other relevant information:
- Addresses the Bio-psycho-social model of addiction, which considers the client's pharmacological complications, trauma, educational restrictions, homelessness, financial challenges, and cultural-specific issues.
- Assist client in working with faulty belief systems, emotional regulation and mindfulness
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Website: http://www.serenityhouseottawa.com/
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1

(613) 737-7600

A pediatric healthcare and research centre in Ottawa that provides exceptional care to children, youth, and their families. CHEO offers both in-patient and outpatient mental health services. Children and youth aged 17 and under experiencing ongoing mental health concerns and acute psychiatric symptoms are admitted to In-Patient Psychiatric Services for 24-48 hours or days.

Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours

Connect, request information and book referrals through 1Call1Click.ca

Website: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/index.aspx
Tungasuvvingat Inuit

1071 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6R2

(613) 565-5885 | info@tiontario.ca
An Inuit-specific service provider operating within a community-based and culturally relevant approach to Indigenous people's mental health. They established an 8-week substance use and concurrent disorder residential treatment program called Mamisarvik Healing Centre. Women and men aged 18 years and older receive support for trauma, grief and loss, addiction, anger management, and continuing care.
- Also offers access to cultural activities, education and employment assistance, youth programs, and crisis intervention.
- Daytime programming focuses on gender-group discussions.
- Focuses on Inuit societal values to provide support to the victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, closed

Call or email for all types of inquiries

Website: https://tiontario.ca/about-ti

Peel Region/Mississauga

Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre

Centre for Seniors' Medical Psychiatry - Outpatient Program

Phone: 416-521-4057

Address: Queensway Health Centre. 150 Sherway Drive, 4th Floor, Toronto ON, M9C 1A5

Website: https://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservi...

The Centre for Seniors' Medical Psychiatry is a 16-week outpatient program for seniors over 65 who live in the Mississauga Halton region with any chronic medical condition and depressed mood. The medical psychiatry team (includes registered nurses, an occupational therapist, a geriatrician, a geriatric psychiatrist and a primary care provider) works together to manage the patient's physical and mental health needs.

Referral: Yes

Fee: Medical services are covered by OHIP

Brantford

Brant Community Healthcare System

Phone: 519-751-5544

Crisis line: Ambulance / Fire / Police: 911
Poison Information: 1-800-268-9017
Mental Health Crisis Line: 519-759-7188
BCHS Mental Health Crisis Line: 519-752-2273

Address: 200 Terrace Hill St Brantford, ON N3R 1G9

offers programs like partial hospitalization and residential treatment for people with severe mental health problems who need to stay in a hospital. Their services include emergency mental health care, acute day treatment, crisis counseling, early intervention/walking alongside youth (WAY), early psychosis intervention (EPI), inpatient care, a medication clinic, patient and family education support, and easy access to addiction medicine.

Website: www.bchsys.org

Referral and Fees
No referral required.
Most services covered by OHIP

Population/Eligibility
people who need urgent medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in all age groups.
Home and Community Care Support Services

Phone: 519-759-7752

Fax: 1-866-655-6402

Email: access@hccontario.ca

Address: 195 Henry St #4, Brantford, ON N3S 5C9

access to health care support at home, at school, or in the community; Care coordinators work with patients as they leave hospitals or communities to determine what assistance is needed and to make care arrangements. Home and Community Care Support Services take care of people in places like their homes, schools, residential facilities, or community clinics.

Website: healthcareathome.ca/hnhb

Referral and Fees
no referral required for most services
covered by OHIP

Population/Eligibility
People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability.

Niagara

Pathstone Mental Health

Phone: 905-688-68-50

Fax: 905-688-9951

Address: 1338 Fourth Ave, St Catharines, ON L2S 0G

Pathstone is a community-based mental health organization that provides a range of services to children, youth, and families, including inpatient and residential treatment programs. Live in Treatment Services provides a home-like atmosphere when children and youth cannot function within their own home.

Website: https://pathstonementalhealth.ca/programs-services/intensive-services/

Referral and Fees
Contact Niagara 905-684-3407 for referral
Free

Population/Eligibility
Children and youth 18 years and younger
Bethesda Community Services- Niagara

Phone: 905-684-6918

Email: info@bethesdaservices.com

Address: 3280 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6

Bethesda is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include, residential services, day programs (provides opportunities for building life skills), respite services (short-term residential stay, in-home support), clinical services (assessments, counselling, therapy), community support (employment services), and family support.

Website: https://bethesdaservices.com/

Referral and Fees
Contact 905-684-3407 for referral
Free. Government funded services

Population/Eligibility
Children and adults with developmental disabilities

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Phone: 905-685-1381

Email: info@hoteldieushaver.org

Address: 541 Glenridge Ave St Catharines, ON L2T 4C2

Hotel Dieu Shaver is a rehabilitation hospital that offers mental health services, including a day hospital program and a residential treatment program for individuals in need. Specialized in complex care, and geriatric services.

Website: https://www.hoteldieushaver.org/site/home

Referral and Fees
Medical referral and appointment required for most services.
Most services covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan OHIP.

Population/Eligibility
Seniors