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Office: 416-486-2242
Short Description
Distress and Crisis Ontario (DCO) is the provincial networking organization that supports and helps build and sustain the capacity of its member agencies in the continuum of support, referral and mental health services offered to the people of Ontario. At a Distress Centre, individuals can find a listening ear for lonely, depressed, and/or suicidal people, usually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many centres also have Suicide Survivor programs, support services for youth, telephone call out programs for seniors and vulnerable people, mental health Crisis Phone Lines, Online Chat services and much more. For a listing of member agencies, click here.
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Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment
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Office: 519-888-4567 ext 33842
Room 1401 PAS Building, 200 University Ave W, University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
Short Description
- Provides accessible, effective psychological assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy services for individuals of all ages in the Region of Waterloo.
- Services are provided by clinical psychology doctoral students under the close supervision of registered clinical psychologists.
- To determine best practices for the presenting problems, intervention services begin with assessment and then may include individual therapy (including but not limited to cognitive behavior therapy), group therapy, and/or parenting and family therapy.
- The CMHRT also provides a limited number of psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments for children, youth and adults annually.
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Neighbourhood Food Program
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Office: 519-404-6458
508-H Sunnydale Place
Waterloo, ON, N2L 4T1
Waterloo, ON, N2L 4T1
Short Description
Neighbourhood Food Programs provide food for families and individuals throughout Kitchener and Waterloo.
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Suicide Bereavement Support Groups
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Office: 519-884-0422
165 King St E
Waterloo, ON, N2G 2K8
Waterloo, ON, N2G 2K8
Short Description
A nine week group led by professional facilitators, the group provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental place to share with others who are facing the challenges of traumatic grief after a family member or friend has died by suicide.
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Why...? Support After A Suicide Loss
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Office: 519-884-0422 ext 4
165 King St E
Waterloo, ON, N2G 2K8
Waterloo, ON, N2G 2K8
Short Description
Ongoing peer support group "Why...?" Support After Suicide Loss is a 9-week scheduled group designed for individuals who are facing the challenges of traumatic grief after a family member or friend has died by suicide. Loss after suicide is considered complicated grief, and as such, it is more severe and longer-lasting. This group provides a cathartic experience and an opportunity for individuals to connect with others in an intimate manner. A variety of techniques including guided mourning, mindfulness, and client-centered approach to self-awareness and empathy will be explored. Each group is facilitated by professionals and provides a safe space to share and learn strategies for coping with loss and trauma. This support group is offered either virtually or in-person four times a year.
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Office: 519-884-7755
Lutherwood, 285 Benjamin Rd
Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4
Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4
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Social service organization that supports:
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Office: 519-886-9690
9 Avondale Ave S
Waterloo, ON, N2L 2B5
Waterloo, ON, N2L 2B5
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Counselling agency for individuals, couples, families and groups for youth to adult. Counsellors at Shalom are receptive to conversations of faith and spirituality when initiated by the client in the counselling process.
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Office: 519-884-3305
177 Albert St
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3T4
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3T4
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Community Program of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, non profit community therapeutic counselling agency practicing with multi cultural and multi faith sensitivity.
Offering individual, couples and family counselling with approaches including:
Offering individual, couples and family counselling with approaches including:
- Art and expressive art
- Child and play
- Relationships
- Substance and process addictions
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Jungian analysis
- CBT
- Chilling with dogs
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Office: 519-884-3305
470 Weber St N, Suite 201
Waterloo, ON, N2L 6J2
Waterloo, ON, N2L 6J2
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Community Program of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, non profit community therapeutic counselling agency practicing with multi cultural and multi faith sensitivity.
Offering individual, couples and family counselling with approaches including:
Offering individual, couples and family counselling with approaches including:
- Art and expressive art
- Child and play
- Relationships
- Substance and process addictions
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Jungian analysis
- CBT
- Chilling with dogs
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Office: 519-746-9062
420 Weber St N, Suite 203
Waterloo, ON, N2L 4E7
Waterloo, ON, N2L 4E7
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Counselling agency * includes grief and loss counselling
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-585-2363
45 Columbia St E
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4N7
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4N7
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 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
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Monica Place Waterloo
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Office: 519-743-0291
231 Herbert St
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1
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Monica Place supports pregnant or parenting youth and their children who may benefit from:
Monica Place maintains a trauma-informed approach to providing support. The programs offered incorporate and promote the positive parenting principles initiated by the Positive Parenting Community Committee of Waterloo Region.
- Safe and supervised residential living
- Practical and emotional support with respect to pregnancy or parenting
- Support to continue with education, on-site counselling available
- Individualized goal planning
- Life skills teaching
- Decision-making
Monica Place maintains a trauma-informed approach to providing support. The programs offered incorporate and promote the positive parenting principles initiated by the Positive Parenting Community Committee of Waterloo Region.
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Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
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Office: 519-743-6333
231 Herbert St
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1
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| Specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. |
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Office: 519-513-9216
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Individual, relationship and family psychotherapy by phone or video across Ontario. Sessions are available within a week. Able to access collaborative assessments with psychiatrists through The Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic when needed. These can include diagnosis, as well as medication and treatment recommendations. Usually these can be booked within 1-2 months.
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Spiritual Care
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Office: 519-742-3611 ext 2142
Crisis: 519-749-4300
835 King St W
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
Short Description
Provide support during inpatient and outpatient care to individuals, families and staff in conjunction with local faith communities and the Team at the Regional Cancer Centre
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Hazelglen Outreach Mental Health Service
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Office: 519-749-4310
850 King St W
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
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A short-term treatment service to help individuals and families manage a crisis situation
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Children's Counselling
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Office: 519-743-6333
3601 Sandhills Rd
Wilmot, ON, N3A 3B9
Wilmot, ON, N3A 3B9
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| Specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. |
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Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
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Office: 519-743-6333
3601 Sandhills Rd
Wilmot, ON, N3A 3B9
Wilmot, ON, N3A 3B9
Short Description
| Specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. |
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Bereavement Walking Group in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Office: 519-743-4114
100 Solstice Wy.
Waterloo, ON, N2K 0G3
Waterloo, ON, N2K 0G3
Short Description
A weekly outdoor walking group led by trained volunteers who offer support and encouragement.
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Office: 519-883-5500
141 Weber St S
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2A9
Waterloo, ON, N2J 2A9
Short Description
Individual and family grief support throughout palliative phase of illness • post-death follow-up available to link with community supports
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Office: 519-744-3311
St. Mary's General Hospital, 911 Queen's Blvd
Kitchener, ON, N2M 1B2
Kitchener, ON, N2M 1B2
Short Description
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.
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Spiritual Care
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Office: 519-749-6578 ext 1175
911 Queen's Blvd
Kitchener, ON, N2M 1B2
Kitchener, ON, N2M 1B2
Short Description
The Spiritual Care Team can assist with coping strategies and provide support to those in distress. Provides counselling, a caring presence, rituals and advocacy.
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Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
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Office: 519-743-6333
400 Queen St S
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Short Description
| Specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. |
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Children's Counselling
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Office: 519-743-6333
400 Queen St S
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Short Description
| Specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. |
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Walk-In and Quick Access Counselling - Adult
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Office: 519-743-6333
400 Queen St S
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
Short Description
Confidential single-session counselling and therapeutic conversations available in person, virtually or by phone.
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