National call, text, and live chat counselling services for youth. Services are free, anonymous, and confidential. Professional counsellors are available 24/7 for support, information, and referrals. Services include:
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Offers residential and support services for youth experiencing challenges with their mental health and who may be experiencing difficulties in their current living situation.
Programs are available for youth ages 6 to 18
An integrated prenatal and substance use care program at the Maternity Centre of Hamilton for pregnant people with substance use disorders. Provides a one-stop model where individuals can receive:
Outreach medical care for people experiencing homelessness * focuses on mental health and addictions, infectious disease management, and wound care
Weekly outreach to the community to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, harm reduction supplies, and tents
Offers a variety of courses to educate Canadians on first aid and emergency safety.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
Distress Centre Halton is a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online support to people 365 days of the year. All services are confidential, anonymous, free and available to all age groups.
A centralized referral and intake process to facilitate timely interventions and supports for seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity, and social i
Providing support to 16 and 17-year-old youth seeking housing and/or housing maintenance; assistance to search for, view, apply, and retain housing.
Provides confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental 2SLGBTQ+ peer support via text and internet chat. Service is provided for youth by youth, and topics can include:
Supervised injection site that operates as a lifeguard station for intravenous drug use.