Wounded Warriors provide a range of clinically facilitated programs specifically developed to support the unique needs of Veterans, First Responders and their families. The programs support individuals, couples, spouses, surviving spouses, and children of those who serve or have served our country and communities. TheyĀ also provide leading-edge trauma-informed workplace training geared towards helping make trauma exposure management a new professional Read more...
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Community Care Durham offers a variety of services to support the community including Meals on Wheels; assisted living/aupportive housing; adult day programs for seniors or those with disabilities; a community food box; supportive mental health wellness groups; exercise classes; foot care clinics; and transportation services for those who need accessible transportation. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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Salvation Army (Whitby) offers food bank & family services programs, anger management and positive life skills programs, free community hot lunches, and a Back to School program. They may also provide household item vouchers, clothing vouchers, children’s camp and a Christmas Hamper Program. Visit their website for more information on these services and their regular church gatherings. Read more...
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illnesses. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Durham Region Social Services (Pickering) offers Financial Emergency services; Children’s services; Family Services (counselling, education); Housing Services, such as affordable housing; Income and Employment Services (Ontario Works Program); and long term care programs for seniors, as well as caregiver relief, Meals on Wheels, and respite care. They also provide a resource directory for local food banks. Visit their website for Read more...
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Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) is a charitable not-for-profit agency offering Crisis response; Residential Programs; Community Support Programs; Justice Initiatives; Family Support; Seniors Support; and Training and Education to those with mental health concerns Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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Distress Centre Durham works Online and has text services for individuals in distress. Chat live and Text in a safe, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a trained responder. Chat and Text services are for everyone, regardless of your age, issues or concerns. If you’re not comfortable using the phone or would prefer to communicate with someone online or by text about Read more...
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Lakeridge Health offers residential and day treatment options for women 16 years and older with substance abuse issues. Visit their website for more information. Read more...