Group wellness programs
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness
- educator-led classroom activities for students in grades 4-12
- 45-minute phone or video call between class and KHP counsellor
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
- pre-session video
- virtual conversation with KHP Indigenous Wellness Specialist
- package includes step-by-step booklet, resource materials and promotional gifts for youth participants
Peer-to-Peer Community, peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Online peer-moderated community support forums for youth and young adults 12-26 years
Telephone, text, and online counselling and support; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in over 100 languages including Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all youth in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Web Messaging, visit Good2Talk.ca/Ontario
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide confidential support through online chat
Telephone and Text services also accessible online at Good2Talk.ca/Ontario
Kids Help Phone, Peer-to-Peer Community, see separate listing
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate listings), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2A7
Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
- Provides advocacy and support to women survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers individual and group counselling services to victims of assault
- Promotes healing and wellness in survivors
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
- Provides confidential crisis intervention services either by phone or in person at an agreed upon location, such as home, school, or a shelter
- Attends on-site crisis calls with the police as part of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team when deemed appropriate to provide brief solution counselling and advocacy
- Offers telephone and office follow-up for ongoing support, advocacy and forensic case management
- Works in partnership with Sault Area Hospital
Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1X0
- Provides information based on a combination of traditional and modern health services for family violence, strategies to stop it and healthy relationships
- Provides crisis counseling and intervention services to address mental and emotional issues
- Facilitates group talking circles
- Offers individual peer counselling
- Provides referrals to community and regional supports and services including shelters and safe houses for women and their children escaping domestic violence
- Provides education and information about health and wellness issues
- Hosts traditional gatherings including traditional teachings and feasts
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1K0
- Provides wraparound, confidential care for individuals who have experienced sexual and/or domestic violence at any time in their lives
- Works in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team including cultural supports
- Supports survivors at every stage of the healing journey using a holistic approach and traditional Indigenous healing methods
- Initial assessments
- Supportive and stabilization counselling
- Trauma based treatment intervention
- Advocacy, system navigation and case management support
- Crisis intervention and emotional support
- Testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Emergency contraceptive options such as the morning-after pill
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Referrals to community agencies for additional support
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON, P0P 1K0
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
M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON, P0P 1G0
- Provides mental health and addictions counselling and services
- Provides intake and subsequent treatment plan for each participant
- Coordinates monthly appointments with Dr Dressler's office (former methadone clinic in Little Current) via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
- Coordinates consultations with visiting professionals such as Psychiatrist, Psychologist and Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions Child & Youth Worker
- Offers both traditional and western forms of intervention services
- Administration of Suboxone treatments
- Advocacy and support
- Assessment of regular urine testing
- Clinical assessments
- Counselling for individuals, couples and families
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to more specialized treatments
- Community based prevention activities
- Mental health promotion
- Public education and awareness
- 24 hour crisis line
- one-on-one counselling sessions
- intake
- assessments
- case plans
- referrals
- accompaniment to courts
- outreach services to women and men in the community and Cornwall
- six-week residential educational program for women and children who have experienced abuse
- transitional housing units for those who have completed the six-week program
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1
These services include:
- Community liaison
- Court testimony
- Forensic documentation and photography
- Individual or group counselling
- Medical assessment and treatment
- Pregnancy testing
- Safety planning and risk assessment
- Sexually Transmitted Infection assessment and treatment
- Offers pre-crisis, confidential telephone support
- In partnership with TAO Tel-Aide, offers access to French language services for Francophones
- Operated by trained staff who have used (or are currently using) mental health services
- Provides peer-led assistance with problem-solving and referrals to appropriate agencies
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1B1
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Works in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Child and Family Centre, and the Greater Sudbury Police Service
- Operates Manitoulin Crisis Response Services
- Visits with individuals in the community who are experiencing acute distress or a situational crisis
- Arrangements for visits can be made
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
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
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1A9
Voices for Women is providing hybrid services, utilizing in person, telephone or virtual care to support survivors.
Anyone new looking to access services are encouraged to call 705-671-5495 or email [email protected] to make an appointment to book an intake.
Drop in services are not available at this time.
All in person services require that a mask be worn.
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- a 24 hour telephone crisis line
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
- Provides confidential medical/emergency care following a sexual assault
- Provides support, examination and treatment of injuries and conditions, including preventative treatment for sexually transmitted disease or infection
- Offers follow-up care
- Refers individuals to counselling at the Sexual Assault Care Centre at 915 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
- Provides short-term crisis intervention services
- Offers telephone and office follow-up
- Provides multidisciplinary assessments of individual needs
- Facilitates referrals to community services
- Offers a Mobile Crisis Response team comprised of two social workers who support individuals in low-risk situations
- Provides a Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team comprised of a Sault Area Hospital Crisis Worker and a member of the Sault Ste Marie Police Services
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B5
- Provides emotional and medical care/treatment to victims of sexual assault
- Provides counselling after a recent or past sexual assault
- Offers individual, family and group counselling
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services such as shelters and counselling
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B3
- Provides medical care following a sexual assault by a specially trained pediatric doctor and nurse
- Collects forensic evidence upon examination
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services
- Offers counselling to children over the age of 3 with acute or historical sexual abuse experiences as well
- Offers support and education to parents and guardians
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Operates a 24-bed emergency shelter for women and children who have been affected by abuse and violence
Offers the following services:
- Advocacy
- Assistance in finding housing
- In-House Child Care
- Parenting Skills
- Short and Long-Term Counselling
Sexual Assault Centre
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- a 24 hour telephone crisis line
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
- Operates a 24-bed emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and their children
- Offers long-term and crisis counselling for women who have been victims of sexual assault or abuse both current and historic
- Offers educational groups on topics such as self-esteem, self worth, exploring the cycle of violence, healthy relationships, safety planning, housing, and advocacy
- Offers client referrals for counselling and to government services
- Provides community education and awareness on the issues of abuse
- Provides on site child care for women who are residents of the shelter for court dates, doctors appointments, group sessions
- Offers on site child care for non-resident women during group sessions, Call for information on programs offering this service
- Offers parenting support and counselling sessions
- Offers a Family Court Support Worker Program
Note: A woman does not have to be a resident of the centre to access these services
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
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
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6L6
Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns