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Specialized assessments and individual, group & family therapy for children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse (including peer sexual assaults) or who have engaged in concerning or sexually harmful behaviours. Counselling is available to families impacted by a recent report. Parent/Caregiver involvement is encouraged throughout therapy. Consultation is also available to clients and professionals regarding sexual abuse treatment and healthy sexuality.

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

Group-based day program for people over the age of 18 with a mental health diagnosis. The Day Hospital is an intensive and structured 6-week day program. Patients are to attend 4-5 days per week.

Pastoral care provides spiritual and religious support for patients, families, friends and staff at CMH.

SADVTC is 24/7 on call team of forensic nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. Emergency and short-term follow up care is also offered to those accessing the team.

Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region operates two emergency shelters for abused women and their children: Anselma House in Kitchener (519) 742-5894 and Haven House in Cambridge (519) 653-2422 plus a regional Outreach program. They also offer transitional housing. Serve women age 16 plus, with or without their children.

Can be reached by text, instructions on website for how to erase browser history. Also offer translation services, both in person and on the phone.

This is a free service, both in shelter and outreach programs.

Safe steps is a 6- week foundational program for mothers where there has been domestic violence in the home. The focus of the program is to provide a good understanding on the impact of violence on children and youth and, learn strategies and tips to support children impacted by the violence. The 6 -week program consists of learning about stages of child development and brain development of children, exploration of children and youth experience of domestic violence, feelings and emotion regulation, boundaries, sexual abuse prevention, safety plans and safety planning with children and, self-esteem and resilience- building tools. Child- focussed activities are discussed with the mothers to support them with engaging their children in the journey of healing from the violence experienced in the home.

Program is offered virtually to mothers only, once a week for 1.5 hours over a period of 6- weeks. A letter of participation and certificate is provided to mothers who complete the program.

Please email [email protected] for more information or to register for the program.

Confidential single-session counselling and therapeutic conversations available in person, virtually or by phone.

Monica Place Cambridge is a supportive housing program for young women and their children up to 3 years of age. The housing complex has fifteen two-bedroom units and is suited to young women seeking transitional housing and support for themselves and their children.

• Subsidized housing
  
• Practical and emotional support
  
• Individual goal planning, parenting support
  
• Independent living skills
  

A community-based, non-profit organization

• Provides services and support to people and their families who have experienced sexual violence
• Offers individual counselling to all genders (16 years of age and older) in both Kitchener and Cambridge
• 24-Hour Support Line and support groups, advocacy, referrals, and accompaniments to the hospital, police, and courthouse
• Program supporting women who have experienced violence as they navigate the Family Court process.

Counselling and Psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Offering telephone, online and in-person appointments. Regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

An art/play therapy approach is offered for children and youth and their parents in the Cambridge and Ayr locations or via Zoom. Funding may be available depending on the family's situation or extended health benefits plan. All agency therapists are registered members of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.For more information or to make an appointment, please call 519-621-5090 ext. 0

Individual and group counselling

Individual and group counselling

Walk-in counselling related to: Family Problems, Anxiety, Abuse, Stress, Depression, Self-Esteem, Childhood Trauma, Parent/Child Relationships, Domestic Violence Issues

Takes an active role in issues relating to family violence, poverty, families, children, depression, anxiety and relationship counselling.

The Ancora and Guest Houses are ideal for individuals with addiction and related issues, including mental health concerns, as they transition into a recovery-based, independent lifestyle.
There are two recovery homes in Cambridge. One for men and one for women. They provide individuals with safe housing as they develop the life skills and community connections necessary for a healthy lifestyle, filling the gap in treatment resources and facilities.

The Ancora and Guest Houses are ideal for individuals with addiction and related issues, including mental health concerns, as they transition into a recovery-based, independent lifestyle.
There are two recovery homes in Cambridge. One for men and one for women. They provide individuals with safe housing as they develop the life skills and community connections necessary for a healthy lifestyle, filling the gap in treatment resources and facilities.

Bereavement counselling

Lisaard and Innisfree Hospice provides a variety bereavement supports for families and friends who have experienced the death of a loved one including the Family Time bereavement support group, Coffee Time social group, the Bereavement Walking Group, and twice yearly Music Therapy Bereavement Group.

A specially designed program to support those who have lost a loved one by suicide

Group Support Programs For The Entire Family - children, teens, young adults & adult

Offers grieving families group support at no cost to the participants

• Group support for the whole family
• Groups offer help to widows, widowers, those who have lost to suicide, loss of child, loss of parent, sibling, etc
• Groups are offered for teens, kids and young adults