Niagara 211 Central Resource listings, Dial 2-1-1, available 24/7
Crisis support information PDF
Mental Health and Memory Loss
Niagara North Memory Clinic and related resources
- Alzheimer’s Society of Niagara offers specialized counselling services to mitigate risk, a vast array of wellness and social programs and opportunities to educate people living with dementia, their families, formal and informal caregivers and the public at large
- A Friendly Voice A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older Ontarians, 55+ who just want to chat with a friendly person who cares, without expectations or judgment.
Fee-for-service counselling
- ATTCH Niagara (905-684-9333)
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- $120 for 50 minutes. Potential fee subsidy is available
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- 1:1, Group, Children/Youth or Family Therapy
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- EMDR, arts therapy, play therapy
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- EMDR, 1:1 therapy, children/youth.
- CBT Niagara: 905-988-1797
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- Not publicly funded, minimal subsidies available
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- 1:1 counselling varies between $150-225 a session depending on the therapist matched with and EHB available to the client.
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- No group therapy available (unless you are a first-responder).
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- Waitlists vary depending on the therapist. Submit an intake form through their website and someone will follow up with you.
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- Helps to manage anger and identify triggers
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- Pre-registration is required
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- $150 registration fee applies, payment plans available (minimum $75 due at time of registration).
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- Typically there is a 3 week turn-around time between registering and starting the group.
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- Self-referral or agency referral accepted
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- CBT only for: depression, anxiety (agoraphobia, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, etc).
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- Mainly client driven through homework, though therapist led 1:1 or group CBT is available virtually or in person
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- NOT available for long term treatment or follow up.
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- See info sheet here. Intake process takes between 4-6 weeks.
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- Please note: exclusion criteria includes if someone is actively suicidal (or has attempted within 6 months), or if self-harm is the immediate and primary concern, or if they have substance use issues which will affect their ability to participate.
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- Immediate counselling available (press 1 to speak with counsellor, 24/7)
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- During this immediate session the on-call counsellor can set up 3-4 weekly sessions for on-going support (you must ask)
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- Solution Focused Therapy lens only
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- Booking 1 time counselling appts
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- Can take up to 30 days to have an appt (not crisis)
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- Nomina Integrated Health (St. Catharines- 289-438-1006)
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- Single Session Counselling only (not walk-in)
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- Booking 1 time counselling appts
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- Can take up to 30 days to have an appt (not crisis)
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- Call between 10am-3pm on Tues+Thurs
Staying at home
- Happy in my Home Community Support Services of Niagara is a volunteer based, client-driven community support service to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently in their own homes
- Right at home Private home care, companion care, personal care, nursing care and specialty care
- Niagara Gatekeepers is a phone line that anyone in the community can call to help connect at-risk older adults with programs and services 905-684-0968 8:30am to 8:30 pm Mon-Fri
- Finding your way helps people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and communities to recognize the risk of going missing, be prepared for incidents of going missing, and ensure that people with dementia can live safely in the community.
Community Programs
- Seniors Community Programs through the Niagara Region offers a variety of social, wellness and outreach services to older adults. Programs are intended to help older adults remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible.They offer non-medical programs to support seniors, their families and caregivers. Programs include in-person group sessions, in-home services and online programming
Newcomers Club for women new to the city
Dental and Prescriptions
Local Dental Clinics (that have confirmed they serve OW/ODSP patients)
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- The Tooth Corner
905-984-5555
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- Monarch Dentistry
(905) 367-7451
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- Fourth Avenue Dental
(905) 688-1661
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- Catharines Family Dental
(905) 688-4644
- Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB) covers most of the cost of approximately 5,000 medications you can search for on this page. You may be covered by Ontario Drug Benefit if you have OHIP coverage and are:
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- living in a long-term care home or a home for special care
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- receiving professional home and community care services
Caregiver Support
- Caregiving Strategies a collection of educational resources that have been developed and/or curated for family and friend caregivers who provide care and support for seniors experiencing frailty
Legal Supports
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- Divert offenders from normal court process
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- Upon completion of the program criminal proceedings are halted and charges withdrawn
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- Must accept responsibility and explore impacts of their actions
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- Attempts to secure services/treatment in place of criminal justice proceedings
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- Goal is to avoid trial/incarceration.
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- Call the number above, or the DSO at 1.877.376.4674.
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- Summary Legal Advice (telephone, by appointment, or walk-in)
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- Referrals (to more specific law practices)
- Gillian’s Place (main line: 905-684-4000)
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- Call the main line and ask for any of the services in the link above
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- Legal support/advocacy to help navigate family/criminal court systems
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- Assists with preparing for and understanding court
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- Offers emotional support and court navigation services
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- Refers to community agencies
Physical Health and other resources
Take Control, Take Charge – Living With Chronic Pain Online Self Management Program
Hypertension
Health Checkups
When you need them and when you don’t
Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis Canada is a national organization serving people who have or are at risk for, osteoporosis. The organization works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society has been setting lives in motion for over 65 years, and is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis.
Niagara Region Public Health
Provides information on vaccinations, infectious diseases, and dental information, as well as advice regarding pregnancy & children, sexual health, travel and healthy lifestyles.
Health Canada
The website for the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.
FACET
FACET is a program of research-based out of UBC that is committed to finding original ways to support young families in their efforts to become smoke-free.
Smoker’s Help Line
Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service operated by the Canadian Cancer Society offering support and information about quitting smoking and tobacco use.
Leave The Pack Behind
Leave The Pack Behind (LTPB) is a tobacco control program that offers young adults smoking and quitting information, personalized support, and quitting resources – all for free! It is funded by the government of Ontario.
Parachute Canada
A helpful resource to find out more information on preventable and predictable injuries.
Lung Health
Use this resource to find out more information on lung health, breathing and lung research.
Menopauseandu.ca
menopauseandu.ca brings trustworthy information about menopause and osteoporosis to the general public and health professionals. Use this website to find out more about menopause.
Food and Nutrition
Dietitians of Canada
Dietitians of Canada is a useful resource for finding out credible, evidence based information about food and nutrition.
Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada is a useful tool for finding out more information on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and provides useful resources for individuals caring for or living with diabetes.
Canada Food Guide – My Guide
Canada’s Food Guide provides information on healthy food choices, eating habits, recipes, tips and more.
Long Term/End of Life Care
Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care
A resource for patients and families who are considering palliative care.
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is a process of thinking about and sharing your wishes for future health and personal care. It can help you tell others what would be important if you were ill and unable to communicate.
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients, family members, healthcare providers, researchers and educators.
MAiD Medical Assistance in Dying
