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
Toronto, ON
Telephone Counselling, call 1-866-925-5454
- 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
Kids Help Phone, Peer-to-Peer Community, see separate listing
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario and Ontario 211 (see separate listings), and The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
- Offers French-speaking women experiencing gender-based violence support, information and referrals to appropriate services in their community 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Can also respond to inquiries made by relatives of abused women
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence.
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
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, 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
- 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 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 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
- Provides a 24-hour crisis response telephone service
- Provides immediate crisis assessment and intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Provides pre-crisis support and wellness planning
- Offers a listening ear to individuals in need of support
West Nipissing, ON, P2B 2Y6
99 bed capacity hospital with 24 hour emergency care services, as well as inpatient and outpatient services
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, mammography, Ontario Breast Screening Program)
- ECG and Respiratory Therapy
- Laboratory
- Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology)
Outpatient Services:
- Ambulatory services (hosts regular clinics such as cardiology, urology, nephrology, pediatric, gynecology, sleep labs, psychiatric clinics)
- Clinical nutrition
- Diabetes management
- Oncology
West Nipissing, ON, P2B 1V9
- Offers crisis intervention to individuals who need immediate relief from emotional and/or situation distress
- Offers services by phone or in-person
- Provides assessment and crisis counselling, advocacy, and referrals to other services if needed
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
North Bay, ON, P1B 8G5
- Provides a 24-hour crisis response telephone service
- Provides home visits for those who choose not to or are unable to come to the shelter
- Provides immediate crisis assessment and intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Provides pre-crisis support and wellness planning
- Provides accompaniment for appointments and advocate on client's behalf for legal, financial, social housing, health or education issues
- Offers individual counselling and support groups
- Provides transportation to relevant services
- Educates the public about issues regarding violence against women
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
North Bay, ON, P1B 5A4
- Provides individualized 24 hour emergency service to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence
- Provides emergency medical assessment and treatment
Provides initial emergency care only with the patient's informed consent, and may include all or part of the following:
- Assessment and treatment of injuries
- Testing/treatment/prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI), including HIV
- Emergency contraceptives
- Reassurance and emotional support
- Collection of forensic evidence including photographs
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Referral for medical follow-up
- Referral to appropriate social agencies
- Referral to shelter and or other relevant community resources
- Police involvement, at victims request
- Storage of forensic evidence for up to twelve months if the patient is uncertain about involving the authorities
North Bay, ON, P1B 8G3
- Services are available to individuals who may be experiencing a crisis and/or difficulty managing the symptoms of their illness
- All referrals will be screened based on level of need and urgency
- All options for service provision will be reviewed
North Bay, ON, P1B 1G5
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
North Bay, ON, P1B 5Z7
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Offers a 24-hour crisis hot line and in person crisis outreach
- Provides access to safe beds for those in a mental health crisis
North Bay, ON, P1B 6C2
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
North Bay, ON, P1B 2M9
- Offers a 20 bed shelter for women and their children fleeing all forms of abuse, including emotional, financial, psychological, sexual etc
- Maintains 11 bedrooms including two larger bedrooms and an accessible bedroom
- Offers a laundry room, a kitchen, a playroom, and a dining room
- Provides support and crisis counselling as well as safety planning
- Assists women with searching for housing
- Provides emergency transportation if needed to get an individual safely to the shelter for admission (call the 24 hour crisis line to make arrangements)
North Bay, ON, P1B 4C6
- Provides 24 hour access to support staff to assist in prioritizing problems and setting goals towards the resolution of the crisis
- Provides food, shelter, and physical safety to residents in a home-like environment
- Serves as a Community Resource Centre by the Correctional Services Canada
Non-Residential Services:
- Operates a crisis telephone line for an member of the public that provides a confidential listening, support and referral service
- 24 hour information and referral service
- Offers student placements to a number of college and university programs
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
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


