Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
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
Orangeville, ON, L9W 5G5
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
- 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
- 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
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
To access all services, call 519-943-1203 ext 1 or visit website
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
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 offered at Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St, Orangeville.
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
- intake and investigation
- ongoing family services
- resources
- children's services
- adoption
- family support/supervised access
- kinship service
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
- 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
Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
- 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.
Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5
- 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
- Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
- Court preparation
- Needs assessment
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to community agencies
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
Orangeville, ON, L9W 7N7
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.
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3P9
- 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
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
- 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
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
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
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
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
Caledon, ON, L7E 1E8
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
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1M6
- 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
- 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.
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
- 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)
Halton Hills, ON, L7J 1H8
Services offered by appointment only
Community social services include:
- individual assistance for families struggling to meet basic daily needs
- Christmas Hamper Program
Milton, ON, L9T 2J4
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
- 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
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B5
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
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B5
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
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B5
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
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 2B8
- Sessions offered in person, by video conference or via telephone
- individual, family, group therapy and parent education groups offered in partnership with clients to validate, strengthen and expand their range of skills to more effectively manage their problems
- longer term counselling is offered
- other services include information and referral, and presentations to professionals and public groups
- counselling services are offered in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Orillia
Professional counselling services
- Book online at https://newpath.ca/quick-access-child-and-youth-mental-health-clinic/
- single session intervention, and referral to other services
- Clinics held in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Orillia
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 2B8
- Clinic provides single-session counselling and can be the first step to accessing other services as needed
- 1 hour counselling session offered by phone, in-person and virtually with professional counsellors for children, youth and their families in Simcoe County
- sessions include a self-assessment questionnaire to assist the counsellor and client in the development of the focus of the session and a written summary of the focus of the session
- referrals made to other programs including Brief in Three (3 counselling sessions within a 2-month time frame) or to more extensive counseling programs such as Youth and Family Counselling when appropriate
- If help is needed immediately, contact the mental health crisis line at 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
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