Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Service: Waterloo Regional Health Network offers a 2-week Day Program for individuals who completed a residential/inpatient detox program (avg. 7-day stay) or have achieved 2 weeks of abstinence in the community prior to starting the program. The Day Program offers additional support, education and enhancement of recovery principles while individuals […]Continue readingAddictions Day Treatment
Wellington County
Aftercare Support Group
The regional approach to Aftercare Services increases the options available to you, making it easier to attend Aftercare sessions. Participants of the Homewood, House of Friendship and Stonehenge residential addiction programs are eligible to participate in the Aftercare Programs of all three agencies. With varying options from three agencies, you can choose the date, location […]Continue readingAftercare Support Group
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) team is an inter-disciplinary team that provides intensive case management with a focus on support, rehabilitation and treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental health or concurrent issues. The program helps people achieve their goals, improve their health and quality of life, and live as independently as possible. The […]Continue readingAssertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program – 6-18 Years Old
CMHA WW Service: The goal of the child and adolescent mental health program is to support children, youth and families in enhancing mental health and coping skills. We do this by promoting positive social emotional development, fostering positive connections with caring adults and connecting with opportunities and resources in the community that will foster growth […]Continue readingChild and Adolescent Mental Health Program – 6-18 Years Old
Children’s Mental Health – 0-6 years old
CMHA WW Service: The goal of the Children’s Mental Health, 0-6 Program is to support families of children age birth to five to enhance their nurturing relationship. Nurturing relationships enable both the caregiver and child to feel secure, valued, understood and successful within the context of family and community. Starling Community Services: Zero2Six offers an […]Continue readingChildren’s Mental Health – 0-6 years old
Community Withdrawal Support Service
The Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) offers an alternative to residential withdrawal management for individuals who can safely withdraw from alcohol and/or other drugs in a safe and supportive community environment. CWSS provides voluntary support services to clients who are 18 years and older. Services include screening and assessing suitability for withdrawal in a community […]Continue readingCommunity Withdrawal Support Service
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that was originally developed as a treatment for individuals living with the peaks and valleys of emotional dysregulation who meet the diagnosis criteria of borderline personality disorder (BPD). If you’re not sure what that means, check out this factsheet on emotional dysregulation and BPD. How to Access Services: Just […]Continue readingDialectical Behavior Therapy
Early Psychosis Services (1st Step)
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)
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
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