Searching for Counselling For Abused People

The Sunrise Centre at Headwaters Healthcare Centre is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. This centre provides resources, support and treatment for all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:

• assessment and treatment for injury, pregnancy, and sexual transmitted infections
• private interview room for individuals who choose to meet with police or provide a video statement to police
• Follow-up visits both virtually and in-person.
• referrals to community partners for counselling and other supports
• collection of physical evidence that can be used at a later date if the individual chooses to pursue legal action.

The centre includes an area for children and volunteers to sit with children while their parent/caregiver is receiving treatment

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

Emergency Shelter - Provides safe, secure shelter and support for women with or without children who are experiencing abuse or homelessness. Includes advocacy, support and assistance with transportation and childcare. Emergency transportation available to get to the shelter

Second Stage Housing - Supportive temporary housing to help women who have experienced abuse transition to independent living

Support Within Housing - Support for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse and are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing or who are precariously housed

Provides permanent supportive housing for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse who are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing, or who are precariously housed. Housing units provided by partner organization Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP).

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

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 supports and programs to individuals and families who are affected by violence. Works in partnership with numerous agencies and groups to build a stronger community.

The Transitional Support and Support Within Housing programs offer legal and housing support to women and their children who have experienced any form of woman abuse. Includes assistance to:

• assistance to find housing or maintain current housing
• develop individual safety plans and transitional plans
• identify long- and short-term goals
• connect with other services in the community, including legal, counselling, parenting, education, job training, income assistance, health and wellness or immigration services

See separate listings for Residential and Counselling program details

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.

One-on-one grief counselling including infant loss, (young) widow/widower, loss of a child, loss of grandchild, death of parent/grandparent.

Offering monthly grief support meetings. Visit website or call for details.

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

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

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.

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.

Organic non-profit farm offers supportive therapeutic programs for children, youth and young adults with developmental, physical, emotional and behavioural needs and their families. Farm offers opportunities to learn, experience and grow without boundaries through animal-assisted therapy and nature-based education, rehabilitation and recreation.

Services include:

• specialized individual and family counselling
• farm visiting programs for families, groups and schools
• life skills and vocational programming
• summer camp and various group programs
• special events

Visit Fiddlehead Care Farm for more information

Needle exchange program available to help prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis B and C that may occur through the sharing of or the improper disposal of needles, crack smoking equipment and other drug paraphernalia by providing a reliable and accessible supply of sterile injecting and smoking equipment that will assist in reducing the risk of blood borne infections.

Service is anonymous.

Clients are encouraged to place their used needles in the containers provided to them and return them to the CONTACT office. Clients can drop off their used needles in any closed container, such as a coffee tin. Additional personal disposal containers are available upon request.

Available equipment at this location:

• Sharps containers
• Longs - thicker needles
• Shorts - thinner needles
• Regular needles
• Safe inhalation kits
• Kits for hormone injections
• Kits for steroids

Call for more information

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

Live-in treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for youth ages 13 to 19 years old struggling with mental health issues, specifically addictive behaviours. Offering:

• a holistic treatment and educational model based on developmental needs with an individualized plan for student and family
• program offers a flexible length of stay, usually 12 to 14 months
• structured into four phases that support a youth and family's gradual development, allowing time to understand, learn and practice

Program includes:

• outdoor leadership experience in Algonquin Park
• live-in program at Shelburne Campus
• phased transition to home
• aftercare support after student returns home

Charitable Registration# 874627516RT0001

Sunday services and junior church (church for kids) at 10:30 am.

Outreach programs include:

• Grief Share is a continuous support group for individuals coping with the loss (death) of a loved one, call for times
• Bible Study on Wednesdays 1:30 pm
• Prayer Meetings on Tuesdays 7 pm and Fridays 11 am
• Youth Meeting Fridays 7 pm (please call for location)
• Young Adult Meeting Saturdays 11 am (please call for location)

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

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

Church service:

• Eucharist Service Sun 8:30 am and 10:30 am
• Candlelight Service Sun 7:30 pm with weekly guest musician

Groups:

• transportation to the church can be arranged
• contact The Rev. Aaron Orear for further details

Food for Life distribution centre - a nonprofit organization that supplies surplus perishable food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, dairy and meat) free of charge to those in need

Events:

Men w/ Spatulas Community Breakfast

• last Sat of each month
• Sep-May (excluding Dec)
• 8 am-10:30 am
• small charge for meal

Christmas on the Credit bazaar

• annually, first Sat in Dec

Canada Day BBQ, live entertainment, fireworks - Jul 1 annually

Rental Facilities:

• Hall available for rent
• main parish hall holds 100 people
• Alban House (suitable for small meetings) holds 10-12 people
• to book, contact Louise in the church office during office hours
• facilities available to everyone

Supports parents and advocates. Members inform one another of current and future developments relating to CLASS and their participants. Hosts guest speakers.

Advocate for people who have intellectual disabilities

Support programs include:

• residential services
• resource centre
• support for independent living