Crisis Services
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Office: 519-759-7188
Toll-free: 1-866-811-7188
225 Fairview Dr, Unit 1
Brantford, ON, N3R 7E3
Brantford, ON, N3R 7E3
Short Description
Immediate crisis telephone counselling
Counsellors are skilled in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention to provide the following:
Counsellors are skilled in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention to provide the following:
- Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) referrals
- connection to addiction services
- safety and crisis planning
- coping skills and self-soothing management
- referrals and connections to on-going service as required
- Naloxone kits and harm reduction supplies
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Taylor the Turtle - My Body Belongs to Me
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Office: 519-751-1164
Crisis: 519-751-3471
134 King George Rd
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Short Description
Sexual abuse prevention program offered for free to anyone in the community
- based on human rights language and concepts of emotional literacy
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Counselling, Support and Education Services
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Office: 519-751-1164
Crisis: 519-751-3471
134 King George Rd
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Short Description
Counselling, information, referrals, and advocacy support are available to survivors of all genders of child sexual abuse, incest, and sexual assault, as well as their support persons
Immediate support, as well as accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
Immediate support, as well as accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
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Child Witness Program
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Office: 519-752-1005 ext 221
Crisis: 519-752-HELP (4357)
59 North Park St
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Short Description
Children and adolescents aged 5 to 16 meet in small groups to deal with the impact of the violence they witnessed in the home
Concurrently, the mothers attend separate sessions to discuss the impact of domestic violence on their children and learn parenting and coping strategies
Concurrently, the mothers attend separate sessions to discuss the impact of domestic violence on their children and learn parenting and coping strategies
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Caring Families
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Office: 519-752-1005
Crisis: 519-752-4357 (HELP)
59 North Park St
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
Short Description
This program helps parents/caregivers create respectful adult relationships and a positive co-parenting approach with their children
Offering:
Offering:
- a group for mothers
- a group for fathers
- age-appropriate groups for children/adolescents
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Arthur Binkley Family Resource Centre
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Office: 519-753-8681 ext 2218
14 Henry St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Short Description
Family resource centre staffed with Early Childhood Educators and Social Workers designed to promote and enhance family living and foster independence and health among participants, families, and individuals
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre https://calendar.brantford.ca/earlyoncentre for program information
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team
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Office: 519-751-5544 ext 4449
Crisis: 9-1-1
Office: 226-387-9480
200 Terrace Hill St
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G9
Short Description
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Team provides care to survivors to help support their health, emotional and social needs
Services include:
Services include:
- specially trained team of nurses
- crisis intervention
- documentation and photographs
- physical examination and treatment of injuries
- testing and prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI), pregnancy and HIV
- collection of forensic evidence
- referrals to community agencies for counselling
- no charge for any services or medication
- police involvement not required
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Administration Office
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Office: 519-759-8830
Crisis: 519-759-7188
133 Elgin St
Brantford, ON, N3S 5A4
Brantford, ON, N3S 5A4
Short Description
Administration office provides support to all St Leonard's programs, services, and residences in the community
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-752-3140
Brantford Police Services, 344 Elgin St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5T3
Brantford, ON, N3T 5T3
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursements are made to victims for the support listed above
- financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Brantford Office
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Office: 519-753-8681
70 Chatham St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Short Description
Nonprofit agency mandated under the provincial legislation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- investigate allegations of and complete assessments of where children may be in need of protection
- protect children where necessary
- provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
- provide care for children assigned or committed to Society's care under the CYFSA
- place children for adoption under Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing)
- uphold the rights inherent to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and families under the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- facilitate customary care
- perform any other duties as determined by the CYFSA or the regulations of any other Act
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Brantford
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Office: 519-752-5725
80 Wellington St
Brantford, ON, N3T 2L9
Brantford, ON, N3T 2L9
Short Description
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Mental Health and Addictions Services
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Office: 519-752-4340 ext 255
72 Brant Ave
Brantford, ON, N3T 5Z8
Brantford, ON, N3T 5Z8
Short Description
Mental health and addictions team provides mental health wellness services that are culturally safe and trauma-informed for members of the urban community who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry
Child and Youth Services - working with children and youth ages 6 years to 24 years. Also work with parents, families, caregivers and child protection professionals in providing culturally safe mental health services
Adult Services - available to individuals age 25 years and older experiencing mental health issues / psychosocial stressors that are interfering with mental wellness
Services Include:
Services Include (but not limited to):
Child and Youth Services - working with children and youth ages 6 years to 24 years. Also work with parents, families, caregivers and child protection professionals in providing culturally safe mental health services
Adult Services - available to individuals age 25 years and older experiencing mental health issues / psychosocial stressors that are interfering with mental wellness
Services Include:
- trauma-informed care
- intake and assessment
- counselling
- wellness planning and ongoing maintenance support
- service coordination and referrals
- advocacy for appropriate services when needed
- play therapy
- sand therapy
- skills training for children and families
- ASIST suicide intervention
- cognitive behavioural therapy
- solution-focused brief therapy
- mindfulness practices
Services Include (but not limited to):
- advocacy
- provide pathways to promote healing through a holistic approach ( physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)
- assisting with Navigating the Health Care System
- navigation/accessing services and programs
- linkage to specialized services for mental health and addictions
- accompany youth to their medical appointments (upon request)
- assist with social determinants of health that impact an individual's mental health (i.e. identification, housing, food security, life skills)
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Family Law Information Centre
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519-758-3460
44 Queen St
Brantford, ON, N3T 3B2
Brantford, ON, N3T 3B2
Short Description
Designed for use by unrepresented litigants who need assistance with family law cases as they relate to court processes
- duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist with legal concerns
- assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms
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Brantford Counselling Services
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Office: 519-428-0776
172 Dalhousie St, 2nd Floor
Brantford, ON
Brantford, ON
Short Description
Clinical associates providing private counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples
Services offered:
Services offered:
- financial assessment
- drug and alcohol assessment
- assistance with adolescent and child behaviour, personal issues, marital and couple issues, separation and divorce, trauma and grief, childhood abuse recovery, stress & anxiety, financial stress, custody & access & financial mediation for separating partners
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Counselling Services
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Office: 519-753-4173
54 Brant Ave
Brantford, ON, N3T 3G8
Brantford, ON, N3T 3G8
Short Description
Counselling Services include:
- family and children
- children, adolescence, parenting, work and family balance, separation and divorce, blended families
- couples
- couples counselling, separation and divorce, intimate partner violence
- groups
- self-compassion, self-esteem, dealing with conflict and anger, healthy relationships
- individuals
- panic, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, body image, eating disorders, healthy relationships, workplace stress, past or present abuse, intimate partner violence, special needs
- 2SLGBTQIA
- gender identity, sexual identity, healthy relationships, family, parenting as a queer couple, parenting a child who identifies as queer, intimate partner violence, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, mental health, homophobia, transphobia
- Indigenous
- intergenerational trauma, identity/cultural identity, violence and abuse prevention, family and children, mental health
- multicultural
- adjusting to life in Canada, trauma of immigration, trauma from country of origin, oppression and racism, identity/cultural identity, grief and loss, parenting in two cultures, mental health
- men's specific
- intimate partner violence, past or present abuse, individual counselling, groups
- women's specific
- intimate partner violence, past or present abuse, individual counselling, groups
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Agency Services and Support Programs
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Office: 519-753-4173
54 Brant Ave
Brantford, ON, N3T 3G8
Brantford, ON, N3T 3G8
Short Description
Focus of organization is on the whole family
- therapists provide individual, couple and family counselling and group counselling
- qualified therapists provide EAP services
- developmental services provide community integration services, respite/Passport services and behaviour services
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Brantford Virtual Services
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Office: 1-866-518-0000
Short Description
Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing Sign Language Interpreting Services Interpreting Services facilitate clear two-way communication between Deaf and hearing people through sign language and spoken language * interpreters provide communication in American Sign Language (ASL) - English, or la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) - French. Available on-site, or through video remote technology * interpreters can assist in a variety of settings including:
CONNECT - Mental health counselling including: Professional counselling services to culturally deaf and hard of hearing individuals ages 16 and older, who are living with mental health issues or other serious challenges. Offers free counselling, education and advocacy to assist with:
Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss * Includes help with:
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General Support Services and Hearing Care Counselling
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Office: 1-866-518-0000
Short Description
General Support Services:
Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss
Includes help with:
Assists seniors with hearing loss * Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity and promote maximum independence
Hearing Care Counsellor Program includes:
Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss
Includes help with:
- completing forms and applications
- renewing driver's license and health card
- navigating government services
- attend meetings with yourself where additional support is needed
Assists seniors with hearing loss * Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity and promote maximum independence
Hearing Care Counsellor Program includes:
- virtual visits (or home visits as required)
- education
- demonstrate and recommend communication devices
- facilitate hard of hearing support groups
- teach hearing help classes and workshops
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Brant Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
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519-752-2927
Marquis House; 99 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy
Brantford, ON, N3S 6T6
Brantford, ON, N3S 6T6
Short Description
Intensive treatment, rehabilitation and supports, including peer support, for eligible adults with serious mental illness and addictions
- team members work with individuals in their home, place of work and other chosen environments
- supports eligible individuals by assisting with medication, housing, finances, employment and life skills
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Health Centre Programs and Services
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Office: 519-754-0777
363 Colborne St
Brantford, ON, N3S 3N2
Brantford, ON, N3S 3N2
Short Description
Health centre focused on individual, family and community health. Health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available
Services include:
Services include:
- primary health care services
- social work services
- health promotion and education programs
- community development programs
- chronic disease management
- Compass Diabetes Foot Care Program
- Memory Clinic
- Dental Clinic
- Caring for My COPD Program
- Grand River Council on Aging
- AIDS/HIV Regional Coordinator
- Gender Affirming Clinic
- Brantford Brant Safer Opioid Supply Program
- Geriatric Clinic
- exercise classes
- nutrition groups
- social and mental health programs
- 2SLGBTQ+ groups
- music and drama groups
- harm reduction supplies
- ID support
- outreach station
- volunteer opportunities
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Addiction and Mental Health Services
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Office: 519-758-5800
205 Colborne St
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G8
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G8
Short Description
Addiction and mental health services
- physician based treatment
- counselling and case management services for all addiction and mental health needs
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Youth In Transition Program
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Office: 519-752-4568
100 Water St
Brantford, ON, N3T 0P1
Brantford, ON, N3T 0P1
Short Description
This program helps youth, who have a history of involvement with Children's Aid Society (CAS), find and access adult services and resources and make the transition Youth In Transition Worker helps youth to make plans and decisions regarding:
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Counselling and Therapy Services
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Office: 519-752-5308
643 Park Rd N
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Short Description
Counselling services aim to support children/youth and their families by:
Counselling services can be provided for children and youth experiencing:
Counselling services are open to all, but priority is given to children and youth with serious mental health concerns such as harm to self and/or other including suicidal ideation/attempts and/or hospitalization
The program offers:
- addressing identified needs and challenges
- strengthening awareness and understanding of the challenges and why they might be occurring
- reducing the severity of mental health problems or symptoms
- strengthening coping strategies,and reducing the need for more intensive services
Counselling services can be provided for children and youth experiencing:
- changes in mood swings or suddenly feeling anxious, sad, tearful, worried
- problems at school: with learning performance, peers and/or classroom behavior; sudden changes in daily patterns
- difficulty sleeping or staying asleep or problems with appetite
- an increase in physical complaints: stomach ache, headache, not feeling well
- behavioural changes: excessive anger, acting out (hitting, fighting, extreme tantrums, stealing); bedwetting
- decreased interest in previously enjoyed: hobbies, foods, activities
Counselling services are open to all, but priority is given to children and youth with serious mental health concerns such as harm to self and/or other including suicidal ideation/attempts and/or hospitalization
The program offers:
- individual and family counselling
- parent education and support, individually or in groups
- therapeutic groups for children and youth
- case management and referral to other services
- TAPP-C (The Arson Prevention Program for Children) assessments, in partnership with Brantford and Brant County Fire Departments
- distance counselling via telephone or video conference
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Family and Caregiver Skills Building and Support
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Office: 519-752-5308
643 Park Rd N
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Short Description
Skill-building and support services enable the family, including siblings, parents and/or guardians to better address a child or youth's mental health issues by changing attitudes and behaviours, providing support as they adjust to new diagnoses, building skills and competencies, and/or creating awareness and resiliency
Family/caregiver skill-building and support services may include the provision of effective parenting strategies as well as access to peer supports to promote resilience and positive child/youth/family functioning
Respite Program - provides respite services to children and youth with identified mental health concerns who require short-term relief from families and caregivers to allow them to recharge and reflect. The Respite Program is tailored to the needs of the child or youth and their family. The program provides activities and programming that promote skill development and help build self-confidence and independence. Improving social skills and making friends are also part of the program
Respite is offered in a variety of ways including:
Overnight opportunities may be explored; and Virtual respite groups and/or individual programming
Family/caregiver skill-building and support services may include the provision of effective parenting strategies as well as access to peer supports to promote resilience and positive child/youth/family functioning
Respite Program - provides respite services to children and youth with identified mental health concerns who require short-term relief from families and caregivers to allow them to recharge and reflect. The Respite Program is tailored to the needs of the child or youth and their family. The program provides activities and programming that promote skill development and help build self-confidence and independence. Improving social skills and making friends are also part of the program
Respite is offered in a variety of ways including:
- weekly one-on-one sessions
- social groups
- Summer / Winter / March Break programming
- P.A. Day programming
Overnight opportunities may be explored; and Virtual respite groups and/or individual programming
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Brantford Satellite Office
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Office: 519-752-5308
643 Park Rd N
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Brantford, ON, N3T 5L8
Short Description
Programs directed to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. These age-specific programs include office-based individual and family counselling, group therapy, suicide prevention, day treatment, and intensive services
- Office-based counselling provides support to families whose children and youth struggle with mental health concerns, school difficulties, family conflict, divorce, trauma, grief, addictions, behavioural concerns, suicide concerns, suicidal ideation, and general counselling
- Intensive Services are directed toward families of children (0-18 years) * This program offers counselling and support, parenting strategies, consultation, and support to schools, parenting groups, and children's programs
- Tele-Mental Health provides Program Consultations, an Educational Component, and Direct Consultations with Child Psychiatrists throughout Ontario using video conferencing
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