Pandemic (e.g. COVID/Coronavirus), Disasters and Related Emergencies :

The Youth Counselling Program is a free program for individuals ages 11-29. This program is designed to build strengths, resilience and coping skills among individuals. Through individualized one-on-one support, the Youth Counselling service provides free weekly sessions to discuss issues affecting their lives. The counsellor will work collaboratively with the individual to enhance their understanding, overcome their challenges and meet their goals. Mindset Program is a group based program which aims to build client awareness and skills toward healthy ways of emotional regulation. This program utilizes techniques based on the principles of CBT. This program is a free for service based program.

We continue to offer emergency shelter and counselling services. Our shelter services continue based on women meeting our mandate, and space availability. However we will assist in with providing alternate resources if we are full. Counselling is provided virtually.

Pratiquer la distanciation sociale, bien que ce soit une mesure de prévention contre la propagation du COVID-19, peut compromettre la sécurité des femmes et des enfants victimes de violence et/ou à risque de le devenir. Nous reconnaissons que les femmes et les enfants vivant dans la violence auront plus que jamais besoin de soutien durant une période incertaine comme celle-ci. Tu as besoin de parler? Fem’aide 1-877-336-2433 est toujours à l’écoute. Malgré des restrictions et adaptations à leurs services, les centres de femmes, y compris les maisons d’hébergement, peuvent aussi vous aider.

Virtual addiction services, Virtual webinars,Virtual day treatment, intensive virtual addiction treatment services.

Our Incident Management System team continues to meet daily to direct a strategic response to manage the threat of COVID-19 and our team of infection prevention experts has been instrumental in limiting the number and extent of outbreaks in Extendicare homes.

Counsellors and Therapists are available if you are looking for some support with feelings of isolation, loss, strained relationships, work challenges, addictions, or anything else. Please reach out if you need someone to talk to.

FIA believes in the ethos that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ and have expanded our offerings to provide FREE virtual peer to peer support groups to College & University students, Parents & Caregivers as they navigate the realities and emotions of the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so we ultimately support the children we serve. Small Facilitated groups provide a confidential, safe place to come together to talk about what is on your mind and in your heart. A place to find compassion and support from your peers.

Virtual,and inperson with safe distancing