Child, Youth and Parenting - counsellors support parents and families dealing with cultural and and intergenerational conflict by providing positive parenting strategies and helping families understand the range of supports available

• crisis intervention and risk assessment
• cultural and intergenerational conflict support
• youth mental health - dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviors and healthy versus unhealthy relationships
• support to parents involved in child protection, education, youth justice and family court systems
• coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families

Community Mental Health Support

• assists clients in achieving their individual support plans and goals
• supports clients and their families in their recovery journey
• advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists and others on clients' behalf
• assists in developing skills to improve quality of life, resolve day-to-day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability

Family Court Support Services

• facilitates understanding of family court system by debriefing outcome of court appearances and appointments with lawyers
• access to free legal clinics and consultations
• supports filing documents in person and virtually - Commissioner of Oaths
• conducts risk assessments and helps develop safety plans
• provides assistance in documenting the history of abuse
• accompanying and supporting clients during court proceedings where appropriate

ACES Program for Women (Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment & Safety)

• crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
• safety planning and transitional support
• women's groups to support health and wellness
• assistance with legal issues and advocacy
• support groups for women and children who have witnessed abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

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