MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES

GENERAL COUNSELLING

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In the Oakville and Milton areas, there are several agencies that offer mental health support on a sliding scale for those in financial need.

 

Thrive Counselling

A non-profit counselling agency serving the Halton Region. Offering individual, couples and family counselling, group programs and supporting those who have experienced or are experiencing abuse.

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Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST):

A program under the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) that provides accessible and subsidized care at zero cost to the client. Also a 24/7 crisis line.

 

AHEV Wellness Response & Assistance Program:

For those on employment insurance Ontario Works (OW) or disability (ODSP): short term counselling and support from a culturally informed lens

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Suicide Prevention

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Distress Centre Halton: support for those in crisis. The Distress Line in Oakville: 905-849-4541

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TeleCheck: call line for seniors needing support, caregivers and those with dementia.

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Talk Suicide Canada: 

Free, 24/7 crisis line that can be accessed through calls or text, in English or French. All calls are confidential unless there is a concern of safety for yourself or others. Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

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Kids Help Phone: 1800 668 6868

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SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTIONS SUPPORT

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There are several resources for addictions counselling and support in the Oakville and Halton surrounding areas.

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Halton Adapt: 

non-profit, outpatient addiction, assessment and treatment facility for a variety of addictions including drugs, gambling and alcohol.

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Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital:

rapid access to addiction care including emergency and inpatient units.

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SHELTERS & SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

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The Women's Centre of Halton: offers free mental health, abuse and trauma counselling.

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Sakeenah Canada 

Provides transitional housing for those fleeing from domestic violence. Homes in Brampton, Toronto and London, ON. To access care: 1-888-671-3446. 

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SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE

 

SAVIS:

Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton: free and confidential 1:1

crisis counselling and support groups

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Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (Toll-free), 416-863-9511 (GTA)

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Thrive Counselling Violence Against Women program:

free individual and group counselling for women who have experienced or are experiencing any kind of abuse or violence

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PERINATAL & POSTNATAL

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Healthy Babies, Healthy Children:  

free program home visits for support for parents-to-be and families with younger children

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Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC) St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:

assessment, consultation and treatment including individual and group counselling for women experiencing emotional concerns related to reproductive milestones (PMS, PMDD, menopause)

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2SLGBTQIA+ SUPPORT

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PFLAG Peel Region:

Support, education and resources for family and friends of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals

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Positive Space Network (Halton Region): 

For more information, contact them by email: psnyouth@rockonline.ca or call/text: 289-208-0886

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NEWCOMERS

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HMC Connections:

Offers transitional services including transitional housing, counselling and crisis intervention

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AHEV Wellness Response & Assistance Program:

for those on Ontario Works (OW) or ODSP: short term counselling and support from a culturally informed lens

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LEARNING SUPPORT & NEURODIVERGENCE

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ROCK Autism Services: affordable support and services for children, youth and their families 

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Ontario Autism Program (OAP):

Government funded program that offers services and support to children and youth on the Autism spectrum

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Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre: workshops, clinics, trainings and other resources and supports for individuals with developmental disability and those on the spectrum, as well as their caregivers