Support for Foster & Adoptive Families
Camino
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health provides child, youth, and family counselling
https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/services/child-youth-and-family-counselling
Sunbeam
Sunbeam Community Living Services serves individuals of all ages, having a variety of abilities and needs.
Services include:
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inclusive living in our group home programs
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overnight respite programming
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day program
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recreation and wellness programs
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other therapeutic services and amenities
AFCCA Program
Aggression toward Family / Caregivers in Childhood & Adolescence (AFCCA)
Program through Interwoven Connections
https://interwovenconnections.ca/afcca-family-supports
KidsAbility
KidsAbility supports children and youth with disabilities and developmental delays to thrive through pediatric rehabilitation.
The Family Violence Project
The Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region offers services including:
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police trained to deal with family violence
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personal counselling for adults and children
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assistance with developing safety plans
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shelters
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crisis/medical support for sexual assault
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financial counselling
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children’s services
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support groups
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outreach services to the community
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legal services
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specialized elder abuse service
https://familyviolenceprojectwr.ca/
Front Door
Front Door supports youth and parents of children and youth (under 18) who are struggling with life’s challenges such as emotions, behaviours, relationships and mental health
Support for Abused Children
Front Door
Front Door - supports youth and parents of children and youth (under 18) who are struggling with life’s challenges such as emotions, behaviours, relationships and mental health.
Good2Talk
Good2Talk provides 24/7 counselling for post-secondary students (17-25 years old)
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Quick Response Drop-in Counselling Program
The Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health Child/Youth Quick Response Program provides fully funded and confidential single-session counselling and therapeutic conversations for children and youth (up to 17) in-person, virtually, or by phone. Drop-in and scheduled sessions are available.
https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/services/quick-response-drop-in-counselling
Talk Suicide
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicidal thoughts, contact Talk Suicide.
1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
The Family
Violence Project
Connect with a number of essential services in a caring, supportive, and victim-centered environment. Located at 400 Queen Street South in Kitchener.
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police trained to deal with family violence
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personal counselling for adults and children
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assistance with developing safety plans
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shelters
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crisis/medical support for sexual assault
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children’s services
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support groups
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legal services
Child, Youth, and Family Counselling
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health provides child, youth, and family counselling.
https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/services/child-youth-and-family-counselling
Sexual Assault
Support Centre
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region provides a 24/7 support line for anyone who has experienced sexual violence.
Support for At-Risk Parents
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health provides various services and support
https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old.
You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals.
Find a Centre/program near you:
Talk4Healing
Offers 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario.
1-855-554-HEAL (1-855-554-4325)
Marillac Place
Marillac Place provides a safe home for women ages sixteen and up who are pregnant, who have a child in their care, or who are attempting to regain care of their child.
Family Responsibility Office (FRO)
Collects, distributes, and enforces court-ordered child and spousal support payments.
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/familyResponsibility
Here 24/7
Here 24/7 provides addictions, mental health & crisis services in the Waterloo - Wellington area.
Waterloo Region Health Network (WRHN)
Childbirth program, including ambulatory clinics
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Labour and delivery
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Well baby clinic
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Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
https://www.grhosp.on.ca/care/services-departments/childbirth
Preparing for Parenthood Program
Preparing for Parenthood is a free program offered by the YMCAs of Three Rivers Waterloo Region.
It offers information about having a healthy pregnancy and becoming a parent.
Women's Crisis Services
(WSCWR)
24/7 support phone line for women who are experiencing abuse and their children, with emergency shelters available
KW: 519-742-5894
Cambridge: 519-653-2422
Child and Parent Place (CAPP)
Offers a neutral, supervised place for parents to visit with their children or to drop-off and pick-up children for access exchanges.
https://starlingcs.ca/mentalhealth/capp
519-743-1460 ext 1298
Sexual Assault
Support Centre
A 24/7 support line for anyone who has experienced sexual violence.
Mamas for Mamas
KW Branch
The At-Risk Comprehensive program identifies barriers, provides resources and immediate support to low-income and struggling mamas, papas and caregivers.
They help caregivers provide a healthy and safe living environment for their children.
https://www.mamasformamas.org/program/kw-at-risk-comprehensive-program/
The Pregnancy Centre
The Pregnancy Centre provides:
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Pregnancy Tests
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Options Counselling
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Crisis Support
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Community Education
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Support Groups
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Free Care Closet (clothing, equipment, supplies)
Family Law Information Clinic (FLIC)
Offers free assistance and information for families new to the system or who do not have a lawyer.
Assists with separation, divorce, family law issues, family justice services, alternative dispute resolution, and court processes.
Legal Aid Ontario
Provides low-income people access to a range of legal services tailored to meet their legal needs