1st Step is an Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program that provides assessment and treatment program for young people between the ages of 14-35 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Together with the person, team can develop a treatment plan which may include counseling, medication, group activities, family education and support with day to […]Continue readingEarly Psychosis Services (1st Step)
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Eating Disorders Services
The Regional Eating Disorders Program provides specialist outpatient eating disorders assessment and treatment to individuals and families. Model of service is recovery, cognitive behavioural, post-modern, multi-family and narrative. Adults are offered treatment through our group program with some individual sessions. The group program is a mixture of educational and therapy groups and we have a […]Continue readingEating Disorders Services
Employment Services
New Directions is funded by Ontario Health and provides supports to people with significant mental health issues who are active in programs such as FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team) through the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW). This service supports people to acquire and maintain meaningful activities such as volunteering or paid employment. […]Continue readingEmployment Services
Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
FACTT is a multidisciplinary team-based approach to support individuals living in the community who are dealing with significant mental health issues. We recognize resiliency and approach recovery as a process with ups and downs. We are able to adapt the intensity of support based on individual needs for support and flexibility. This recovery oriented service […]Continue readingFlexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
Men’s Residential Addictions Treatment
Residential Addictions Treatment programs are available all across the province. We have only listed our local providers in our directory. If you would like to receive care somewhere else in the province just let us know. House of Friendship’s Service: House of Friendship’s community-based, four to six-month residential program for men 21 years and older, […]Continue readingMen’s Residential Addictions Treatment
Mental Health and Justice Services
Mental Health and Justice Services helps people who are experiencing mental health concerns (whether diagnosed or symptoms suggesting a major mental illness) who are also charged with a criminal offense in Waterloo or Wellington region. We offer advocacy and individual assistance in accessing services and community resources for adults 18+ years old. Certain services, such […]Continue readingMental Health and Justice Services
Mental Health Supportive Housing
CMHA WW Service: CMHA WW offers a recovery-based supportive housing service that combines support with housing to promote successful tenancies for individuals experiencing significant mental health issues and are at risk of housing instability. Thresholds Homes and Supports Service: Thresholds Homes and Supports provides subsidized accommodations through agency-owned properties and partnerships with private and non-profit […]Continue readingMental Health Supportive Housing
Problem Gambling Services
House of Friendship Service: Are you worried about someone important in your life who uses substances or gambles? Is gambling, gaming or internet overuse a problem area for you? Help is available, with a variety of counselling options to meet your needs. Homewood Health Centre Service: Homewood Health Centre provides assessment, outpatient treatment, and referral […]Continue readingProblem Gambling Services
Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic
At the RAAM, Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners, Addictions Counsellors, and Peer Support Workers are all available to provide assistance to everyone – regardless of substance used This program is also offered in Cambridge and Guelph. How to Access Services: You can walk in to any RAAM locations to access services. There are location in: Cambridge Guelph […]Continue readingRapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic
Self Help and Peer Support Services
Living with mental health and/or addiction issues and want to check out a Self Help & Peer Support group or access 1:1 peer support? Peer Support is about helping another person move on with their life – to recover. This involves: Helping that person get in touch with what they think will improve their quality […]Continue readingSelf Help and Peer Support Services
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