Men who have abused/neglected or exposed their children to domestic violence, or are at risk of maltreating; regular contact with at least one child under 16
Group intervention helping men end abusive parenting strategies. Committee of Catholic Family Development Centre, Faye Peterson Transition House, Thunder Bay & District CAS, Probation & Parole. Phone is Faye Peterson Transition House's line (807-345-4681 ext 240, Program Coordinator Chloe Poulin, email [email protected]) - shared line, disclosed honestly. Verified on 211 NW Ontario (updated Dec 2025).
Kizhaay men's program: one-on-one peer counselling and group activities engaging Indigenous men/youth to end violence against Indigenous women. Phone is HRIC's central line with Kizhaay worker extension (shared with existing record ham-indian-centre) - disclosed honestly. Program description verified on official hric.ca page; phone/extension verified via 211-linked community information (redbook, full update Aug 2026).
Men and women charged with domestic violence (court-referred)
12-week group education and counselling on domestic violence and non-abusive conflict resolution; victim/partner support with safety planning. Phone 807-345-7323 is the Centre's published main line - shared org line, disclosed honestly; no PAR-specific line published. Verified via End Woman Abuse local resources, Analysis to Action GBV directory, and TBDHU resource list (program also acknowledged in a Lakehead University thesis).
Indigenous men and male youth (13+) committed to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man'): Indigenous culture-based 1:1 peer counselling and group activities for Indigenous men and male youth. Program-direct line reaches the Kizhaay worker Mike Culver ([email protected]); distinct from the friendship centre's main line 705-721-7689.
Indigenous men and male youth (13+) committed to ending violence against Indigenous women
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man'): sharing/support circles, one-on-one peer counselling, cultural teachings, crisis intervention and justice-system support for Indigenous men and male youth. Program reached via parent org published line 705-775-0387 ext. 249 (Kizhaay Coordinator, [email protected]).
Indigenous men and male youth (13+) seeking cultural resources in the movement to end violence against women; men involved in the justice system
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man'): one-to-one peer counselling, group-based services and traditional teachings for Indigenous men and male youth. Program reached via parent org published line 613-722-3811 ext. 401 (Program Coordinator Anthony Toulouse, [email protected]).
Indigenous males aged 13+ seeking cultural resources and support services; men involved in the justice system
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man') at The Indigenous Network (Mississauga): group-based services, one-to-one peer counselling, anger management, substance-use support and traditional teachings for Indigenous men and youth. Org not previously in directory; published contact 905-712-4726.
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man'): education, peer support and cultural teachings engaging Aboriginal men and youth to end violence against Aboriginal women. Program contact published as parent org line 807-727-2847 Ext 237 on the program page.
Indigenous men and youth committed to ending violence against Indigenous women
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin ('I Am a Kind Man'): one-on-one support, group activities and peer leadership grounded in traditional teachings for Indigenous men and youth. Program reached via parent org published line 519-672-0131 ext. 114 (Program Coordinator John Brown, [email protected]).
TDAS is the Timiskaming Health Unit's community substance-use harm reduction strategy. Program-direct line reaches the TDAS coordinator through the health unit's New Liskeard office (ext. 2228). Contact published on the health unit's official TDAS page.
Individuals needing mental health and addiction support; referral required, self-referral accepted
Lanark site of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville HART Hub (led by LLGAMH): 8 residential addiction treatment beds + 9 transitional supportive housing beds (supportive-housing stage up to 2 years). Self-refer at 1-343-260-HART. The Leeds Grenville site (Brockville) is not yet open.
Adults 18-29 who are homeless, exiting the shelter system or living in precarious or unstable housing
21-bed co-ed semi-independent transitional housing for ages 18-29; case management, goal setting, life skills coaching, school/employment/addictions/mental health referrals and transition planning. Run by SOAR Community Services (St. Leonard's) Brantford. Verified via 211 Ontario Brantford (info-bhn.cioc.ca record SIM0168, last full update 07 Oct 2025) and HNHB health line.
People 16 years and older in early recovery who have accessed Community Addiction Services or Acute Withdrawal Management Bedded Services
12-bed co-ed second-stage withdrawal management / stabilization and transition facility in Sarnia; step two after acute withdrawal management, giving people a supportive place to await longer-term rehabilitation. Part of Bluewater Health Mental Health and Addictions Services. Community line 519-332-4673. Verified via 211 Ontario (eriestclairhealthline.ca record 189161, last updated Oct 23, 2025).
Youth 16-17 in need of stable housing, enrolled full-time in school or a vocational program, seeking life/interpersonal skill development, committed to the residence program
Residential support services for transitional-age youth 16-17 in Haldimand and Norfolk; safe nurturing living environment with life skills training and supportive counselling; individualized programming toward independent living, return to family home, or workforce integration. Room and board geared to income. Run by Haldimand-Norfolk REACH. Verified on REACH official site and 211 Ontario (info-bhn.cioc.ca SIM0042, updated 17 Jun 2026).
People 16 years and older with substance use disorder; voluntary participation
Residential withdrawal management (detox) in a co-ed residential setting: 6-bed non-medical withdrawal management plus 28-day treatment program (including 6 supportive beds), weekly information sessions, family program, and 1-year aftercare. Run by Norfolk General Hospital. Verified on hospital official site and 211 Ontario (info-bhn.cioc.ca SIM0073, updated 21 Jul 2026).
Youth Haven's Morton House: Transitional Housing Program at 46 Toronto St: 14-15 on-site transitional beds, extended stays up to 4 years, life-skills development. Intakes via County of Simcoe Coordinated Access By Names List (call for info). Separate 24h program line from Youth Haven shelter/drop-in (705-739-7616, record bar-youth-haven). Program confirmed on youthhaven.ca/contact/ as 'Morton House - Transitional Housing'.
Independent seniors able to maintain their own rooms and personal care
Non-profit family-style seniors residence (12 residents) in Caledon East; home-cooked meals, 24-hour emergency assistance, private suites with accessible ensuite bathrooms. Monthly fee $2,350 (meals included). Not a long-term care facility — no personal or nursing support. Applications accepted. (Supportive-housing precedent: Ottawa Abbeyfield record ods-35.)
Single women 18+ who have experienced violence; referral from a Violence Against Women agency, worker or service required
Durham Region's only second-stage housing program for single women who have experienced violence. Turn-key program: furnished single bedrooms, nutritious daily meals, counselling, advocacy, job and life-skills development, peer network. Maximum 24-month stay; fees on a sliding scale. Address confidential. Distinct program line from Y's WISH shelter records (odt-149, odx-65).
Adults 55+ with low income, able to live independently
Charitable non-profit: 29 geared-to-income bachelor apartments for low-income seniors (opened 2008 in a renovated former retirement home owned by the United Church of Canada); three home-cooked meals daily included. Tenants must live independently. Contact the office to apply.
Women, children and families affected by domestic violence or poverty
Safe transitional housing: separate, fully furnished apartments providing long-term affordable housing (up to one year) with support services for adults and children recovering from abusive relationships. Also: Children's Sponsorship Program, Resource Centre (free clothing/household items), Choices for Change drop-in outreach, Christmas Sponsorship Program. Mail: 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 254, Barrie, ON L4N 9R3.
Men/boys with addiction; must abstain from drugs/alcohol; intake assessment and medical required; family expected to participate in family counselling
Long-term (24-month) therapeutic community residential program on a 105-acre farm in King City: structured treatment/rehabilitation, work therapy, group therapy (biopsychosocial and cognitive-behavioural models). $1600/month residential fee covers lodging. Referrals accepted from all sources including self-referrals. Admin offices at 1-241 Hanlan Rd, Vaughan.
Private 25-bed residential addiction treatment centre (6,000 sq ft facility) in Aurora: medical detox, 30/60/90-day programs, no waitlist; intensive talk therapy (4 individual sessions/week), group therapy, CBT/DBT, relapse prevention; 24/7 medical staff and admissions; highest Accreditation Canada rating.
Court-mandated clients (PAR) and other referrals (Healthy Relationships); Kitchener-Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich
12-session group program helping people who have been abusive in intimate partner relationships; partner contact provided. Reached via the organization's main line 519-743-6071 (shared with JHSWW head office; program has no separate public line).
Fathers of children and youth; Waterloo Region and area
12-week specialized education and counselling program helping fathers improve relationships with their children. Reached via the organization's main line 519-743-6071 (shared with JHSWW head office; program has no separate public line).
Referred via the Domestic Violence Court; Huron and Perth counties
12-session group intervention examining beliefs and attitudes toward domestic violence; victim/partner support provided. Funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Distinct program contact line 226-219-6421.
Court-mandated clients charged with domestic violence/assault; Peterborough and Bancroft
12-week psycho-educational group (two-hour weekly sessions) with separate men's and women's groups; intake assessment required; offered on-site and remotely; partner support provided. Sliding-scale fees $120-$360 for 12 weeks. Reached via the organization's main line 705-743-8331 (shared with JHS Peterborough head office; program has no separate public line).
Men seeking a judgement-free peer conversation space
Weekly drop-in peer support group for men; no registration required. Reached via CMHA Thames Valley's main line 519-673-3242 (shared with the organization's other London services; the group page lists email-only contact).
Registered charity thrift store and community resource (fair-donation basis); clothing provided to people experiencing homelessness. Opened as an extreme-cold warming centre (SooToday, winter 2025). Open approx. Nov-Mar cold season for warming response.
Seasonal overnight warming centre run by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Open approx. Nov-Apr per county release (season ended April 30, 2026). Safe warm overnight space for individuals experiencing homelessness; intensive case management offered on site.
Adults 18 and over with mental health difficulties whose formal and informal supports are insufficient for day-to-day functioning; must be willing to live cooperatively and follow house rules.
Temporary transitional housing program operated by La Verendrye Non-Profit Supportive Housing Corporation (Riverside Health Care) for the Rainy River District. Teaches independent living skills; crisis stabilization beds are also hosted through Nelson House.
Males 18 and older who have completed an addictions treatment and post-treatment program and are transitioning back into the community; must continue recovery and work towards personal goals.
Operates an apartment building with 15 rent-geared-to-income units plus a sober-living facility for men transitioning out of addiction treatment; on-site counsellors with client-led and group programming. Distinct program line from the Dilico main office record.
Adults 18 and older living with mental health and/or developmental challenges.
Supportive housing program of the Salvation Army Thunder Bay Journey to Life Centre; supports residents to live independently with recreational and life-skills programming. Program-line phone from 211 Ontario North listing.
Specialized clinic for men's mental health: anxiety, depression, anger, trauma/PTSD (EMDR), addiction, relationships, veterans/first responders. Free 20-min consult, no waitlist, insurance receipts with direct billing. York Region office details listed on official site.
New fathers, divorced fathers, co-parents; professionals working with fathers
Provincial hub for father involvement: online/print resources, training, DadMentor community, Super Dads Super Kids program. Distinct record from the Peterborough regional node (odv-110, different phone).
Church-run weekly Thursday winter warming centre offering hot soup, conversation, and a pantry (non-perishable food, soap, shampoo, winter goods). Also hosted a Christmas dinner with gift bags and food boxes. Check the church site/Facebook for current-season schedule.
People 16 years and older with alcohol or drug addictions; serves Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic run by Grand River Community Health Centre at a distinct downtown site (separate from the 363 Colborne St main centre). Services: substance use assessment and treatment planning, overdose prevention and naloxone education, links to community supports and treatment programs, Indigenous mental health and addictions counselling and traditional healing, help navigating the mental health and addiction system. RAAM and Harm Reduction Program Coordinator: Ray Bryan, 226-387-9054.
Harm reduction supply site of SOAR Community Services (the main SOAR Community Services record is already in the directory). Supplies for injection, smoking and snorting; nasal naloxone; sharps containers; wound care kits; condoms; fentanyl and xylazine test strips while supplies last; large sharps disposal box outside the building. SOAR operates a second supply site at 133 Elgin St (519-759-8830), covered under the existing SOAR Community Services record.
People dependent on street-acquired fentanyl who are at risk of overdose and face barriers accessing other healthcare.
Canada's longest-running prescribed safer opioid supply program (operating since 2016), led by Dr. Andrea Sereda. Prescribes pharmaceutical opioid alternatives to the toxic unregulated drug supply within a low-barrier primary care clinic, with wraparound interdisciplinary health and social supports. Genuinely distinct, nationally significant program — but reachable only via the health centre's main line 519-660-0874 (shared with the existing London InterCommunity Health Centre record chc-london-intercommunity).
16 years and older; people living with substance use disorder or addiction and their loved ones.
Addiction Support Workers provide counselling across Windsor and Essex County (call your weCHC location or 226-722-4673 to request intake). Supports clients on methadone, Suboxone, Sublocade and Naltrexone; individual and group counselling; harm reduction and access to supplies; help reducing or abstaining from substances; 5-week Family Support Program for loved ones. Distinct org-wide program with its own phone line, not currently in the directory.
Anyone with substance use concerns (opioids, alcohol, cocaine, cannabis); new patients and transfers welcome.
Private RAAM clinic co-located with Elite Care Medical Pharmacy. Treatment options include methadone, Suboxone, Kadian, and Sublocade monthly injections. Second phone 705-617-9674; pharmacy 905-836-2273. Verified 2026-10-16 on official site; no DB match by name/phone.
People experiencing homelessness or poverty in York Region, incl. those needing harm reduction support.
Mobile outreach van: needle exchange, harm reduction supplies, condoms, mental health and addiction support, food/clothing/survival supplies, shelter navigation. Distinct van line (1-866-553-4053; local 905-853-3400) separate from LOFT Community Services main line; genuinely distinct mobile program. Van numbers verified 2026-10-16 on York Regional Police and Region of York government pages; program confirmed on loftcs.org. No DB match by name/phone.
Anyone who uses substances and wants support while using, especially people using alone; anonymous (can use a code instead of a name).
Canada-wide peer-run virtual safer-use/overdose prevention hotline: operator co-creates a safety plan and can dispatch EMS if the caller becomes unresponsive. Operators have lived/living experience of drug use or harm-reduction background; also offers mental health first aid and links to local supports. Funded by Health Canada SUAP. No physical service point. Verified 2026-10-16 on nors.ca and 211 listings (211 Quebec, 211 Saskatchewan); no DB match by name/phone.
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Durham Community Health Centre — Harm Reduction Team
People who use substances in Durham Region; service is confidential and anonymous.
Program of Durham Community Health Centre (org already listed under community_health) with its own distinct free/confidential program line 1-855-808-6242 (also listed: toll-free 1-877-227-3217). Provides safer injection and inhalation supplies, naloxone (Narcan) kits and refills, overdose prevention training, safer-use education, and links to Hep C/HIV/STBBI screening, addiction services, counselling and primary care. Verified 2026-10-16 on official durhamchc.ca page; no DB match by program name/phone.
Men seeking counselling/therapy; in-person in Ottawa, virtual across Ontario
Branch of First Step Men's Therapy (Toronto, York Region, Oshawa, Hamilton and Oakville locations already in directory). This Ottawa office is a genuinely different site with its own distinct phone and address. Bilingual (EN/FR) therapists on team. Free 20-minute consultation.
Victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities
Restorative Justice program for sexual assault and domestic violence: victim support before/during/after healing circles, safety assessment, referrals to counselling; referrals from self, programs, courts or NAPS. The parent legal-aid corporation (odd-20261002-615) is already in the DB with a different number; this is a distinct specialized SA/DV program with its own program line 1-705-272-6128, kept with this honest note.
Dedicated sexual-assault counselling (individual and group) for male and female survivors 16+ and VAW victims; partner agency of the Support Services Network for Male Survivors. Shares the MHSRC central intake line 613-732-8770 with the existing Renfrew-office record (on-20261005-ren-04); kept with this honest note as a distinct SA-specific program with its own program listing. Crisis line is MHSRC's 24/7 mental health crisis line.
Ages 14 and up (pediatric under-14 care only at Kingston General Hospital site)
Satellite SA/DV access point of the KHSC SA/DV program (already in DB as odt-349 for the Kingston site) at L&A County General Hospital ED, Napanee — 24/7 secure treatment room with specially trained staff. Distinct site, town and phone from the Kingston record; kept with this honest note.