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Communication skills development program

• assessment and intervention
• parent training
• group therapy
• home programming
• parent consultations
• consultation to day care and preschool teachers
• workshops to professionals working with children
• public awareness workshops

Agency provides support and services to people 16 years and older who are experiencing addiction and/or mental health issues and seeking Peer Support as a ways and means of managing and working toward being well

• offers a safe, non-judge mental environment for individuals with mental health and/or addictions concerns and meet them where they are in their own recovery
• offers Intentional Peer Support, Peer Support Groups, Guest Speakers, Wellness Recovery Action Plan Groups (WRAP)
• nutritious meals for $1.00
• free access to laundry, computer access, cards, games, crafts, free coffee and tea, television and resource materials

Mental health services for children and youth and individual counseling services

Grassroots feminist response to gender-based violence provides advocacy, support, referrals and community.

• Information, referral and advocacy support
• SASI Microloan Fund (limited funds available) provides interest-free-loans to people impacted by gender-based violence in support of self-determinism, building financial stability and establishing safety,
• Virtual check-in group,
• SASI Cupboard: provides practical supplies to community members including period products, pregnancy tests, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste,
• Groups, events and kits: (Walking group, SASI Film Fest, International Women's Day events, Find Your Voice Art Group, Self Care Kits).

Counselling

• individual, couples and families
• various group programs

Drop-in Grief Support Groups are an informal, monthly get together for those who are experiencing bereavement. Offers a safe and non-judgement peer environment that can help you share your grief with others who feel the same way.

• An opportunity to visit with others who are also looking for comfort and community

Case management services are available to people 16 years and over who have been diagnosed with a mental illness such as:

• schizophrenia
• manic depression
• chronic depression
• severe anxiety disorder
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

The Family Supports program helps the families of children and young people who live with a developmental disability.

Family Support Coordinators assist families with service coordination and planning to ensure that each child receives the support needed to participate in the life of their family, school and community. During the years from 14 to 18 specific focus is given to the transitions from childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood.

Services include:

• providing information about community resources and services
• making referrals to other community organizations
• assisting with funding applications to programs such as Assistance to Children with Severe Disabilities and Passport
• bringing parents together to support one another
• providing help and information to parent groups
• advocating on behalf of people and their families as needed, particularly in schools and the community
• Helping families to find support in the community
• Helping families of students to put together their Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Also provides the Our Families are Strong private Facebook support group for parents and caregivers of people living with a developmental disability. Opportunities for families to learn, connect and share are offered through a private online Facebook group and educational events in the community.

Provides accessible temporary accommodations for women (and their children) who are fleeing abuse

• private, safe and comfortable place designed for independent living with access to support staff
• length of stay is limited

COVID-19 Response

• All offices are closed to in-person meetings and services; in-person legal education and outreach activities have been suspended
• For legal services in Simcoe County call 705-326-6444 or 1-800-461-8953 Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
• For legal services in Haliburton, Lindsay and Minden call Lisa Loader at 1-800-461-8953 Ext. 42 or email lisa.loader@shkl.clcj.ca
• Offices in Haliburton, Lindsay and Minden are open by appointment only

Regular Service
Services include:

• Disability Issues
• Income Maintenance (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program)
• Aboriginal Justice Outreach Program
• Worker's Compensation
• Housing
• Employment
• Human Rights
• Consumer Law
• Education
• Canada Pension Disability
• Services offered over the telephone and by appointment
• Guest speakers available for community and education purposes
• Notary Public
• Commissioner of Oaths (all lawyers are Commissioners of Oaths)
• Duty Counsel for the Landlord and Tenant Board
• Do not provide family law or criminal law services

COVID19 Services are being offer via telephone or video conferencing technologies at this time. They continue to offer full array of services, and are able support new and existing clients.

A not-for-profit organization, offering a wide range of services for infants, toddlers, school-age children and youths within the County of Haliburton.

Services include:
Infant and Toddler Program

• School-Age Program including:
• Roots of Empathy
  • Sunshine Circles Program
  • Summer Fun Group
  • Summer Fun Zone
• Youth Justice Services
  • programs under Youth Mental Health Court Worker
  • Attendance Centre
• Workshops
• Referrals and Intake

Affiliated with the Haliburton Youth Wellness Hub, offering community supports and drop-in programs for youth ages 12-24. To contact Youth Hub staff directly text or call 705-306-5199.

Services are confidential and free.

CV19 Office partially re-opened--call office for update

Transitional program offered to patients to assist with Mental Health and/or addictions, connect with community supports and services aimed at meeting recoveray goals and reduce ER usage.

Community based services including: assessment; individual, family and group therapy; treatment and prevention groups; crisis counselling; case consultation services; case management and referral; community development and education; after hours crisis consultation

CV19 Office partially re-opened--call office for update or In-take helpline for referrals

Mental Health Services & Addiction Services provided:

• Screening and Assessment
• Treatment Planning and Referrals
• Personal Counseling and Goal Setting
• Relapse Prevention Planning

Treatments may include:

• Clinical Couselling: Clinicians with Counselling and Treatment Programs available. Psychotherapy based counselling available.
• Mental Health Case Management: Case management navigation, support and recovery programming
• Transitional Case Management: Program provides short-term support for rapid response to address immediate needs and then connecting to additional programs and services to ensure well-being
• Skill Groups: Provides a variety of informational and practical skill development techniques.
• Concurrent Disorders Case Management: integrated case management services to assist with treatment planning, service navigation, support and advocy for those dealing with both Mental Health and Addiction concerns.

Maggie's operates a non-profit, community-based organization that offers:

• 24 hour access to emergency support services
• Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning
• Transitional Housing Support
• Counselling
• Safe placement
• Transportation to a safe environment for women and children leaving abusive relationship
• Advocacy, and referrals to health
• Legal, court and income support resource centres and advocacy with legal and social services

After Hours Crisis call 613-332-3010 (Will be transferred to an Answering Service Operator, indicate crisis and a need for a return call or for someone to attend O.P.P/Hospital)

• CV19 All offices are closed and no face to face appointments until further notice, however, staff is working remotely and assist by phone or by email
• Contact main office for assistance at 613-966-8686 or 1-877-966-8714 (March 28, 2020)

Non-profit community legal clinic:

• Provides access to justice through quality legal services, advocacy and information for people living on a low income or in poverty

Provides budgeting and personal money management assistance to clients in North Hastings and surrounding area receiving ODSP

Service helps to identify a person living with dementia who has gone missing and assits them to return home through registration and ID bracelet.

Supports for families

• information, referrals to other agencies
• variety of non-biased support to families in the community

Provides a range of Mental Health counseling, support and residential services

• all of the services provided are intended to be as brief as possible and include individual, group and family therapy, and psychiatric and psychological consultation

Community based services including:

• assessment
• individual, family and group therapy
• treatment and prevention groups
• crisis counselling
• case consultation services
• case management and referral
• community development and education
• after hours crisis consultation

Provide a range of mental health counseling, support and residential services * all of the services provided are intended to be as brief as possible and include individual, group and family therapy and psychiatric and psychological consultation.