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Offers a wide range of counselling services. Aims to strengthen individual, family and community life, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, age or physical ability.

Counselling services include ongoing individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy.

Services are available for:

• adults who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, or partner abuse
• people experiencing loneliness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work concerns, a death in the family or other stress
• couples experiencing relationship difficulties including poor communication, lack of intimacy, affairs, extended family pressures, contemplating separation/divorce

Also offers workshops and support groups to help stop family violence. See separate listing for details.

Also offered at Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St, Orangeville.

The Child Protection Division offering:

• intake and investigation
• ongoing family services
• resources
• children's services
• adoption
• family support/supervised access
• kinship service

Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.

Provides immediate crisis response services and counselling to children, youth and their families who are feeling suicidal, hopeless, unable to deal with things, frightened, alone, overwhelmed and out of control. Services include:

• Talk-In Clinic - walk in counselling for immediate problem solving, therapeutic conversations, information and support Talk-in Clinic: Wed 1 pm-7 pm
• crisis intervention and support
• individual and family counselling
• education and support groups
• sexual abuse treatment
• links to other DCAFS services and referrals to community services
• after hours, in-home and office appointments can be arranged

For all programs contact office or visit website.

Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.

Provides counseling and support services to children, youth and their families. Provide assistance when a child or youth:

• could hurt them self or others
• is involved with fire play
• has had a significant loss or serious traumatic event
• is aggressive, violent or bullying
• is involved in risky behaviours (drugs/alcohol, unsafe sex, illegal activity)
• has serious challenges with relationships, feelings or behaviours
• is experiencing significant emotional distress

If needed, provides mobile service. Can meet with the individuals and family members at the office, home, in school, hospital or other required location.

For all programs contact office or visit website.

Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.

Provides emergency assistance for those in need in the community, including:

Emergency Assistance Program:

• Helps to meet three basic needs - food, clothing, household items
• Personal hygiene items and baby supplies also provided
• Voucher for clothing assistance from Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Program is available to anyone who finds themselves in need of a little help
• Emergency shelter may be arranged to help find people a temporary place to spend the night when extraordinary circumstances arise
• Emergency Disaster Services Vehicle

Laundry Service is now available on premises:

• No charge to members of community who do not have access to housing
• Service is offered on Tuesdays only from 11 am-3 pm on an appointment basis
• 1 wash, 1 dry per visit
• laundry detergent provided

Christmas Assistance:

• Provides food assistance, gift cards and toys for Christmas Day to families needing a helping hand
• Registration for Christmas Assistance starts in November and continues until early December
• Proof of address, income and identification for each person living in household is required

2023 Registration Dates:
To be announced

Back to School Assistance:

• Provides backpacks with school supplies to families that need help
• Deadline for 2023: August 10, 2023
• Backpacks and supplies will be distributed end of August
• Call 519-943-1203 ext 1

New Hope Community Church is currently accepting donations of new school supplies

To access all services, call 519-943-1203 ext 1 or visit website

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
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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 supports 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

COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible

• Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
• Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over

Offers:

• Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
• Court preparation
• Needs assessment
• Emotional support
• Crisis intervention
• Referrals to community agencies

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund

Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:

• Travel arrangements and expenses
• Language interpretation
• Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Offers specialized assessment and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties

Treatment plans may include:

• individual psychotherapy
• addictions counselling
• groups (educational and/or therapeutic)
• case Management
• counselling, education and support for individual family members
• specialized geriatric services (assessment and referral)
• seniors intensive case management
• Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO) Seniors Crisis service
• psychiatric resources
• court support services
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)

Integrated Crisis Response Team Crisis Support Workers work with individuals to determine an immediate and short-term plan to help stabilize the crisis, and work with other community resources to prevent the re-occurrence of crisis and develop capacity for service pathways to meet individuals' needs.

Lawyers provide immediate legal assistance to low-income individuals who would otherwise be unrepresented and unassisted in criminal or family court. Lawyers quickly assess a client's legal situation and provide advice, information and representation. May include:

• advice about legal rights, obligations and the court process
• assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
• assistance with diversion, guilty pleas and adjournments
• help to determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer

Client Service Centre phone line also provides free information, referral and advice from a lawyer

Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:

• information on the family court process
• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
  
• debriefing with clients following family court appearances
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Provides confidential, supportive clinical counselling for individuals and families who are affected by violence. Services include individual and group counselling for women who have experienced abuse

Sexual Assault Counselling - for women and men 16 years and older who have been impacted by recent or historical sexual abuse

Rural Response Program - offers short-term crisis support and short-term counselling and referrals for women in rural north Dufferin communities who have experienced abuse (past or present). In-office or mobile service

Child Witness Program - provides workshops and counselling for children who have witnessed woman abuse

Addiction & Outreach - services offers supportive addiction counselling for people who are dealing with unwanted opiate/substance use

Caring Dads - offers a 17-session weekly group program to help fathers develop coping skills and strategies to improve their relationships with their children. Screening interview to determine eligibility

Counselling is available in Orangeville and at two satellite locations:

• Royal Courtyards of Caledon - FTP Office - 18 King St E, Unit D6, Bolton
• Mel Lloyd Centre - Entrance B - 167 Centre St, Shelburne

Assistance may be available for clients who don't have transportation to get to their appointments. Free child care may available certain days of the week; inform the receptionist when booking appointments

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)

Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including 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 reimbursement to victims for support listed above
• financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

Community based mental health services supporting people of all ages. Services include:

• adult psychiatric and mental health assessments for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties; treatment options include brief individual and group therapies, education and support groups; prescribing and monitoring of medication
• seniors specialized psychiatric and mental health assessments and treatment
• support for families with children who are experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or eating disorders
• Preschool Assessment Consultation Services
• Developmental services include Infant and Pre-School Support Services; Special Needs Child Care; Family Support Options, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services, and Behaviour Therapy

Services offered by appointment only

Community social services include:

• individual assistance for families struggling to meet basic daily needs
• Christmas Hamper Program

Outreach and support services include:

• crisis support
• youth outreach program
• assistance for families and individuals to maintain safe, affordable housing
• eviction prevention
• income tax completion
• life skills and budgeting assistance
• emergency Hydro Arrears (not all utilities) available for individuals who reside within Centre Wellington and Wellington North including CW Hydro, Wellington North Power, Westario and Hydro One.
• licensed child care centre for ages 18 months-4 yrs of age. Before and After school programs offered as well at various locations in Centre Wellington.
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs in Centre Wellington, Wellington North, Minto, Mapleton and East Wellington.
• information and referrals
• volunteer transportation program - central intake and referral for Wellington Transportation Services
• Assistance with food insecurity
• Assistance for families and individuals who are in need of phones or internet support.
• Intake agency for the OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program) We will assist with applications for this program.

Services include:

• service coordination for people with developmental disabilities
• individual, couple, and family counselling
• counselling for women who have experienced sexual assault
• walk-in counselling on Thu afternoon/evenings (1 pm-7 pm)

COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals

Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
• social reform, public education and advocacy

Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)

Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Offers various programs and peer support groups

Education and Training:

• courses: anger management (currently on hold) * applied suicide intervention skills training * Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) virtual courses
• workshops, displays and presentations on a variety of mental health issues
• community mental health promotion
• workplace mental health promotion

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST):

• provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern

Case Management:

• Transitional Case Management program: assists individuals who are experiencing significant mental health concerns by providing: service coordination, care planning, skill development and supportive counselling to support recovery. People are supported with their goals in areas such as life skills, housing, employment and managing symptoms
• Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
• Justice services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
• Court support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
• Release from custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner

Call-In Counselling:

• single session counselling available over the phone, video platform and in-person (select days) * call 289-291-5396 to schedule an appointment

Psychotherapy:

• CMHA Halton provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program

Groups and Workshops:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-based skills groups and workshops: develop skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
• AFFIRM: group focused on developing new skills, meeting new people, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression for LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults
• Structured Relapse Prevention: for clients with moderate to severe substance use concerns looking to work towards changing alcohol/drug use, and learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situationsCommunity

Concurrent Disorders Program:

• integrated care-team support for individuals living with serious mental illness and addiction issues * increasing coping skills * goal setting * planning * supportive listening * education * advocacy * increasing quality of life including personal and social functioning * accessing community resources
• psychotherapy
• care team also includes a registered nurse

Peer Support Program

• virtual peer support groups * weekly drop-in groups * email [email protected] for information

A program supports children's healing from the effects of exposure to abuse and supports mothers to assist their children in this healing process

• 12 week therapy group for mothers and children (4-16 years)
• free program that runs twice per year in Oakville and once per year in Milton and Burlington
• group program provides children, teens and their mothers with safe, nurturing environments in which they can discuss the violence and abuse they have experienced
• separate groups for children, teens and their mothers are offered at the same time

Offers individual and group counselling for women who have experienced emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse by a partner

• available in-person, by video or phone

Individual counselling:

• individual counselling and therapy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each woman
• information on abuse, safety planning and community resources is also available
• services are free of charge and offered in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Georgetown

Education and support groups:

• eight week group provides an opportunity to decrease isolation and to gain insight into the experience and impact of living with abuse and control
• group is offered frequently, day and evening groups are available

Safety Zone Program

Major services:
Counselling:

• divorce
• separation
• family relationships
• anger
• self-esteem
• depression
• stress

Assessment referral for abused women available in certain locations and includes:

• individual assessment appointments
• individual counselling/therapy
• education/support groups
• therapy groups for women
• therapy group for children who have witnessed abuse
• developing healthy relationships

Employee Assistance Program

Psychotherapy for Men

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Anger Management (Group Therapy & Individual)
• Trauma Recovery (Group Therapy for Male Survivors of Childhood Physical and/or Sexual Abuse)
• Emotional Integrity Group Therapy
• Sexual Integrity Group Therapy
• Training services on Men, Trauma and Recovery
• Resources and Products

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 incident, including 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 reimbursement to victims for support listed above
• financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person services; some service by telephone and Zoom

Culturally appropriate mental health, addiction, violence prevention, settlement, geriatric, youth and family services, and community and leadership development in South Asian communities, including volunteer opportunities and student placements

Seniors and High Risk Seniors Services
Supportive services to assist in aging at home

• health promotion (diabetes education, tobacco prevention, healthy eating, cancer)
• domestic violence support and assistance
• women's and men's group programs
• group programs for youth and children
• parenting programs
• food bank services for abused women
• translation services
• resource development
• diversity training

Sahara Mental Health Program
Culturally and linguistically appropriate support for clients 16 years or over dealing with mental health challenges

• short term and long term case management
• early psychosis intervention for youth and adults 14-35 years
• supportive counselling to clients and family members
• concurrent disorder support group
• mobile community support group

Sahara Addiction Program
Culturally appropriate service to individuals and family members struggling with substance abuse

• case management
• addictions day program
• groups for men and women
• relapse prevention group
• coping skills for family members
• peer support program
• Sahara Opioid Addiction Program, including case management and prevention support group (collaboration with Home and Community Care Support Services Central West)

Settlement Services
Newcomer integration assistance, including information and referral, and information on training and skills development

• orientation sessions including Canadian laws and norms
• assistance in filling out government forms
• attestation of documents
• translation/interpretation services
• supportive counselling

Sahara Geriatric Program
Community support for seniors 55 years and older, including case management, referrals, crisis management, caregiver support and counselling

• Integrated Seniors Team (IST) Program in partnership with Peel Senior Link and Supportive Housing in Peel
• Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Day Program for caregivers of adults with cognitive impairments such as dementia
• education, assessments and capacity development in partnership with other community agencies
• Senior Caregivers Support Day Program, including separate and combined groups for women and men

Better Families Program
Support, groups, mentoring, and referrals for youth 13-24 years and their parents in addressing issues related to healthy interactions between families and communities

Community Development and Social Enterprise
Leadership and community development, and civic engagement for youth and adults in South Asian communities in Malton

Not accepting new clients at this time; wait list full

Psychotherapy services including crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops, community support and outreach

Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals; provincially designated Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) for Peel Region

Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Outreach program includes stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work

Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations

• coping skills
• social inclusion
• harm reduction supplies
• care kits
• healthy sexuality clinic

Sexual violence prevention and resiliency building programs in elementary and secondary schools across Peel Region

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario