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Distress Centres of Toronto's 600 volunteers respond to more than 100,000 calls annually from grief stricken, lonely, depressed or suicidal callers in the Greater Toronto Area, keeping the crisis telephone lines open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at three locations: Distress Centre Central, Distress Centre North and Distress Centre Scarborough. The Survivor Support and the Homicide Bereavement Programmes provide grief counselling and suicide prevention to individuals who have lost someone through a tragic or violent death.

Through the provision of 24 hour support, counselling, and referrals to a myriad of community resources - all free of charge - Distress Centre ensures that everyone has a place to turn in a time of crisis, whatever that crisis may be. Built upon values of volunteerism, innovation and partnership, Distress Centre has a 40 year legacy, creating lasting social impact as an essential service in Calgary’s network of care. No issue is too small to call. 24 Hour Crisis Line – 403.266.HELP (4357) ConnecTeen - 403.264.TEEN (8336) www.CalgaryConnecTeen.com (online live chat peer support 5pm - 10pm daily) Suicide Prevention Line serving Central and Southern Alberta (403 area code) 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433 Information and referral to community, government and social services: dial 211

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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa offers assistance and support to women and young women in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be criminalized. The needs and circumstances that lead women into conflict with the law are different from those of men as a result, responses of the criminal justice system and community services and supports must be unique as well. The majority of incarcerated women are in prison because of crimes driven by poverty and social issues. Some of the many confidential programs and services offered to women include the following: -Individual and group counseling -Court-related support and information -Court-related programming (diversion) -Community reintegration planning and counseling -Prison outreach -Housing and residential programs -Anger Management and healthy life choices -Theft prevention programming -Sex trade outreach programming -Youth services programming -Youth reintegration counselling

Information. Conferences & Seminars. Library Services. Counseling. Support Groups. Job Accommodation Services. Public Awareness activities. Advocacy. Specialized Services for Children, Youth, and Adults.

Epilepsy Simcoe County (ESC) is a registered charity, formed in 1978 to provide public education and awareness about epilepsy, and to give support to individuals affected by epilepsy. ESC serves children,teens and adults who suffer from epilepsy, seizure disorders and related conditions.

Reconnect Mental Health Services is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental illness. We also work with clients who, in addition to their mental illness, have co-occurring challenges (such as developmental disability or substance use). Programs offered are Community Support (case mangement), Day Program(group programming), Housing Support, Assertive Community Treatment, Mental Health and Justice Programs.

EAF focuses on out-of-home respite through the programs it runs for children with intellectual, physical, and behavioural disabilities. Our Family Support Program provides a diverse range of support services to assist families who have a child with special needs. Our Adult Day Program serves adults with intellectual disabilities and runs Monday through Wednesday all year around. Our School Year programs include PA Day and school Break programs, Respite Saturdays, PJ Parties, Boy's Night Out, Children's Night Out, Saturday Teen Social (for children with Asperger's)and special events. Our Integrated Summer Camp serves approximately 125 children who have intellectual, and or, physical and behavioural disabilities. We also run a specialized camp for children who are high on the Autism Spectrum.

Family Counselling Centre offers professional, strictly confidential counselling sessions and group support experiences. Counselling Staff are supportive, professionally qualified clinicians. Administrative and support staff are caring and resourceful individuals.

A registered charitable private agency that has been serving Ottawa since 1914. Throughout our history we have evolved and adapted to meet the needs of both clients and the community. Family Services a la famille Ottawa (FSFO) is dedicated to the health and well-being of the people of Ottawa. Our services are accessible, effective and our staff are talented and committed.

The story of one - the story of many... Think about one person receiving counselling. Now think about their family, children, partners, friends, co-workers and other who pass through their day to day lives. Counselling has a positive effect on everyone. When one person receives counselling others also benefit... when one person understands a community of people is changed. Welcome to Family Service Thames Valley, where we offer counselling services, group programs, credit counselling and workplace counselling, as well as the Community Integration Program (CIP)and youth and emerging adults based services of mindyourmind.

Family Plus/Life Solutions (formerly Family Services Saint John, Inc.) has been serving the Saint John area since 1929. The Agency is a private, not-for-profit organization helping men, women, children and families manage the challenges of today's living conditions. As well as serving the general public, Family Plus also holds contracts with provincial and federal government departments, for whom the Agency provides various professional services. We also contract with many businesses in New Brunswick to provide Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Our Agency works in conjunction with the other Family Service agencies in Canada, as well as being a member of Family Service Canada.