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Summary of Services
Offering daily Alcoholics Anonymous group support/recovery meetings at a variety of locations around Chatham-Kent.

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 436-9256
Email: information@aachathamkent.org
Website: http://aachathamkent.blogspot.ca/

Hours of Operation
Phone Service available 24 hours/day; 7 days/week
See website for meeting dates, times, and locations.

Fees
None. There are no fees associated with attending meetings.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
No.

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Home Instead Alzheimer’s and Dementia Senior Care

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Home Instead Alzheimer’s and Dementia Senior Care

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Summary of Services
Providing care at all levels; Specialty care for those with Parkinson's disease, Arthritis, Alzheimer's Disease, or other dementias

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 351-0513
Email:
colleen.jershy@homeinstead.com
Website: https://www.homeinstead.com/3026

Hours of Operation
Office Hours:8:30 AM -5:30 PM
Phones are answered 24 hrs/day; 7 days/week

Fees
Offer both hourly and flat-rate services to meet individual's care needs; custom programming tailored to client's budget, ranging from $16 to $26 per hour.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
No. There are no practicum opportunities in the counselling sector of this organization.

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Summary of Services
Supports people with dementia, family members, caregivers, and health-care professionals; offers information, cognitive testing, counselling, group programs, in-home services, respite for caregivers, and support.

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 352-1043
Email: info@alzheimerchathamkent.ca
Website: http://www.alzheimer.ca/chathamkent

Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Fees
None. Fees are covered by the Ontario Government.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Supervisors MAY meet Masters Level Practicum Supervisor requirements.

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Summary of Services
Westover offers programs to treat drug and/or alcohol addictions, and friends/family with co-dependency; they strictly deal with the drug or alcohol dependence, and do not offer counselling or treatment for any comorbid disorders (anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, abuse, etc.)

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 692-5110
Website:
http://www.westovertreatmentcentre.ca/aboutus/

Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM

Fees
Beds acquired by a physician's referral are funded by the The Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) so there is no direct cost to Ontario residents. Private pay information is unavailable.

Referral Required?
Yes AND No. No referral is required for private pay. Those clients who require funded treatment must apply through an assessment and referral centre.

Practicum Opportunities?
No.

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Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (CKCHC)

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Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (CKCHC)

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Summary of Services
CKCHC offers a variety of workshops and programs related to mental health issues: Mood Management Program; Communication & Assertiveness Program; Self-Harm Recovery/Prevention Program for Youth (aged 13-17); Relapse Prevention Program for Men; Anger Management Programs for Women, Men, and Youth; & Addiction Recovery Programs

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 397-5455
Website: http://ckchc.ca/

Hours of Operation
Mon: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Tues: 9 AM - 8 PM
Wed: 9 AM - 8 PM
Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Fees
No. There are no fees for any services. All are covered by OHIP.

Referral Required?
No. Must become a client of the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres by completing an intake form; priority given to individuals who do not currently have a physician.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
Offers a methadone/suboxone program to help those with opiate addictions; Group Counselling Sessions; Relapse Prevention Support Group;  Concurrent Disorder Support Group (for addicts who also suffer from other mental health issues); & a Mothers on Methadone Support Group (for mothers and pregnant women);

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 351-5800
Website: http://bluewatermethadoneclinic.ca/

Hours of Operation
Mon: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tues: 9 AM - 4 PM
Wed: Closed
Thurs: 9 AM - 5 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM

Fees
None. Fully covered by OHIP.

Referral Required?
No. Call or complete email form online to arrange an intake appointment.

Practicum Opportunities?
No. Supervisors would not meet the MACP program requirements.

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Summary of Services
Offering a parent nurturing program (Caring Connections) for pregnant and parenting women (aged 16+) with substance misuse and addiction issues.

Contact Information
Office Phone: (226) 627-0621
Email: information@sophrosyne.ca
Website:
https://sophrosyne.ca/

Hours of Operation
Variable.

Fees
None. Covered by OHIP.

Referral Required?
Yes. A physician's referral is required to enrol in this program.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Ontario Drug & Alcohol Helpline (Chatham-Kent Branch)

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Ontario Drug & Alcohol Helpline (Chatham-Kent Branch)

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Summary of Services
Providing telephone assistance to those seeking help or information regarding substance (or other) addiction.

Contact Information
Helpline Phone: 1-800-565-8603
Local Office: (519) 351-6144

Website: http://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/Directory/Organization/1561

Hours of Operation
Mon: 8:30 - 4:30
Tues: 7:30 - 7:30
Wed: 7:30 - 7:30
Thurs: 8:30 - 4:30
Fri: 8:30 - 4:30

Fees
None. Covered by OHIP.

Referral Required?
No.

Practicum Opportunities?
No. This is merely a telephone helpline.

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Summary of Services
Mental Health Counselling and Treatment; Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic; Early Psychosis Intervention Program; Psychogeriatric Mental Health Outreach Team; Addictions Assessment, Treatment and Referral Program; Concurrent Disorders Program; Problem Gambling Counselling; & Eating Disorders Counselling

Contact Information
Office Phone:  (519) 351-6144
Intake Phone:  (519) 352-6401
Ext. 5051
Email: mweber@ckha.on.ca

Website: http://www.ckha.on.ca/mentalhealth/

Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fees
None. Covered by OHIP.

Referral Required?
No. No referral is required for an initial intake appointment to see a therapist, however, a referral IS required to see a psychiatrist. This referral may be made via a family physician, or via the CMHA internal referral process.

Practicum Opportunities?
Yes, possibly. A manager must review supervisory requirements to ensure that clinicians have the capacity to meet the MACP Supervisor requirements.

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Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

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Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

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Summary of Services
Offering short and long-term support counselling to female survivors (aged 16+ years) of sexual abuse. Male survivors of sexual abuse are directed to contact Family Service Kent at  519-354-6221 for counselling services.

Contact Information
Office Phone:  (519) 354-8908
Crisis Phone: 519-354-8688
Email: cksacc@ciaccess.com
Website: http://cksacc.org/

Hours of Operation
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
Crisis Line: 24 hrs/day; 7 days/week

Fees
None. Funded by the Government of Ontario.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly, but not likely due to the sensitive nature of the client's needs. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
Crisis and Community Support Program (immediate crisis support to children and youth up to 18 years of age, and their families); Chatham Community Support Program (Counselling and mental health support to children, youth and their families; Help obtaining food, shelter and clothing; Advocacy and referrals to community services as needed); Local Parent Support Group

Contact Information
Office Phone:  (519) 432-2209
Crisis Phone: (519) 354-4095
Email: ways@ways.on.ca

Website: http://ways.on.ca/

Hours of Operation
Variable, depending on location (London or Chatham) and program.

Fees
For children, youth and their families, services are provided at no direct cost. Some WAYS programs are “fee-for-service” and the fee is paid by a Children’s Aid Society to WAYS, on behalf of a child or youth in their care.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted (although other agencies may refer, as WAYS works in conjunction with many other community agencies); intake questionnaires must be completed

Practicum Opportunities?
Yes; however, may not meet MACP requirements (supervisor education may not be sufficient).

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Summary of Services
For children aged 0 - 16 years.
In-Home Support Services; Parent Coaching; Child Behaviour Management; Tutorial Support; Day Respite;

Social Skill Development & Anger Management Support
Groups; Summer Social Skills Day Camp; Counselling Services; After Care & Integration Services (after involvement with the legal system); Re-Integration Services; Recreation & Activity Development

Specializes in working with children diagnosed with: ADD/ ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Conduct Disorders.

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 351-6657
Email:
sburnett@rainandshine.on.ca
Website:
www.rainandshine.on.ca

Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Fees
If applicable, 3rd party financial assistance may be available.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Need to further clarify.

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Summary of Services
Supportive Counselling (to current clients of the CTC) to those who are coping with the implications of a diagnosis/special need; Counselling services for children, youth and young adults in regards to developing healthy coping strategies, building social skills and promoting positive self-image/self -esteem.

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 354-0520
Toll Free: 1-877-352-0089
Email:
info@ctc-ck.com
Website:
https://ctc-ck.com/for-children-families/services/social-work/

Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 7:45 AM - 5 PM
Fri: 7:45 AM - 4 PM

Fees
None. To receive counselling services, individuals must be current clients of the Children's Treatment Centre. There is no cost for these services.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted; however, a referral form must be completed.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Need to further clarify.

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Summary of Services
Crisis Services;
Counselling and Therapy Services (for youth 0-18 years); Walk-In Clinic providing quick access to a single therapeutic session; Family/Caregiver Capacity Building & Support; Specialized Consultation & Assessment Services;  Intensive Treatment Services (Residential treatment programs and/or Section 23 classrooms)

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 352-0440
Ext. 2
Website: www.ckcs.on.ca

Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fees
None. Costs are covered by the Government.

Referral Required?
No. Potential clients may call intake coordinator to arrange counselling or support.

Practicum Opportunities?
Yes!

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Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit Prenatal Support Group

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Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit Prenatal Support Group

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Summary of Services
Offering a weekly support group for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 352-7270
Ext. 2903
Website: https://ckphu.com/2013/05/postpartum-mood-and-anxiety-disorder/

Hours of Operation
Health Unit Office Hours:
Mon - Fri:  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fees
None. Calls and visits are completely free. Funded by OHIP.

Referral Required?
Yes. Program enrollment requires a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
A local support program (offering group therapy) for those suffering from mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, and/or anxiety disorder(s).

Contact Information
Local Contact: Mike Lloyd
Phone:  (519) 354-6975
Email: moods.chatham@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mooddisorders.ca/program/provincial-peer-support-program

Fees
None. Support group attendance is completely free. Funded by the Government of Ontario.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
No.

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Mental Health First Response Crisis Line

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Mental Health First Response Crisis Line

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Summary of Services
Offering a toll-free telephone service for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Contact Information
Crisis Line: 1-866-299-7447
Website: http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/

Hours of Operation
Local Office Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Crisis Telephone Line Hours:
24 hours per day; 7 days per week

Fees
None. Calls and visits are completely free. Funded by the Government of Ontario.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals and referrals from concerned family and/or friends are accepted.

Practicum Opportunities?
No.

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Summary of Services
Provision of Emergency Shelter; 24-hour Crisis Counselling; Residential Program; Outreach Counselling; Family Court Support Program; Women's Group Therapy; Child & Youth Programs; Second-Stage Housing; Public Education Programs

Contact Information
Phone:
Office:  (519) 351-9144
After Hours/Crisis Line:
(519) 354-6360
Toll Free: 1-800-265-0598
Email:
khunter@ckwc.ca
(Executive Director)
Website:
http://ckwc.ca/

Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours per day; 7 days per week!

Fees
None. Counselling and shelter stays are funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. There is no cost to the client.

Referral Required?
Self-referrals accepted; Referrals are also accepted from: Social Service Agencies; Health Care Professionals; Judicial System (Crown Attorney's Office); Guidance Counsellors/schools; Government Services (Ontario Works)

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
Individual Therapy; Couples Therapy; Family Therapy; Psycho-Educational & Socio-Emotional Assessments; Mental Health Assessments; & Capacity Assessments

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 355-0282
Website:
http://www.caldwellpsychology.com/

Hours of Operation
Mon: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tues: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wed: Closed
Thurs: 9 AM - 6 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM

Fees
Hourly rates. Funding/Financial Assistance may be provided through various agencies (speak with receptionist/intake manager for specific details).

Referral Required?
No. This practice accepts self-referrals via the contact form on the website, or by calling the office.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
Counselling Services; Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation; Concurrent Disorders Case Management; Psychiatric Medication Administration (IV) Clinics; Dual Diagnosis Specialization; Early Intervention Services for Youth/Young Adults (14 - 35); First Nations Community Support Services; Life Skills Workers; Mental Health Helplines (24 hours per day); Mental Health First Response Teams (Crisis Teams); Occupational Therapy; Rapid Assessment, Intervention, & Treatment Program; Supportive Housing Services; Trusteeship Program (to assist clients with severe mental illness with their finances)

Contact Information
Phone:   (519) 436-6100
Website:
http://lambtonkent.cmha.ca/

Hours of Operation
Mon. - Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Fees
Variable. Covered in part or in full by EAPs, WSIB, Government programs, Benefit Plans, etc.

Referral Required?
Yes. A physician's referral is required.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
A holistic health centre offering: Individual & Family Counselling; Counselling Workshops; Support Groups;  Educational Seminars; Physiotherapy; Athletic Therapy; Concussion Management; Hydrotherapy; Custom Orthotics; Massage Therapy; Chiropractic Services; & Functional Abilities Evaluations

Contact Information
Phone:  (519) 358-1590
Email: russolo@bellnet.ca
Website:
http://russolotherapycentre.com/

Hours of Operation
Variable. By appointment.
General Office Hours are: Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM

Fees
Variable. Counselling covered in part or in full by EAP and many benefits packages.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals can be made by contacting the centre via email, or telephone.

Practicum Opportunities?
Possibly. Awaiting a response.

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Summary of Services
Individual sessions (8 weeks in total) of solution-focused therapy offered to patients of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team who are over the age of 12; and/or group counselling using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 hours per week, for 8 weeks)

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 354-2172
Website:  http://ckfht.ca/programs/counselling/

Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM

Fees
Covered by OHIP. Specific information unavailable.

Referral Required?
Yes. Available only to those patients whose physician is a member of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team. Physician must be contacted to obtain a referral.

Practicum Opportunities?
Yes!

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Summary of Services
Advocacy & Protective Services for adults with developmental disabilities; Community Home Support Program assisting seniors (offering transporation, meal delivery, caregiver support, etc.); Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling services; Children and Youth Referral Services (arranges residential placements for children and adolescents with severe behavioural challenges); & Supervised Access Program

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 354-6221
Toll Free: 1-855-437-5368
Website:
http://familyservicekent.com/counselling/

Hours of Operation
Mon. & Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 AM – 9 PM

Fees
Fees are based on a sliding scale. Employee Assistance Program or church assistance programs may cover fees in part or in full.
The minimum fee is $25.00.

Referral Required?
No. Potential clients may call intake coordinator to arrange counselling or support.

Practicum Opportunities?
Yes!

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Summary of Services
ADHD Assessment; Treating ADHD without medication; Assessing and Treating Concussions; Concussion Prevention; Individual Therapy for children, adolescents, adults and couples; Pain Management; Alzheimer & Dementia Services

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 351-5518
Email: 240grand@drsvec.com
Website: http://www.drsvec.com/

Fees
Fee schedule ranges from $205.00 to $350.00 per hour depending on the services provided and the counsellor assigned. Clients may be able to make use of PsychAid (similar to Legal Aid for those who struggle financially).

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are perfectly acceptable. Potential clients can book appointments online for any of the services, OR can be referred by a doctor or other specialist.

Practicum Opportunities? Yes. Dr. Svec has four clinic locations (Chatham, London, Sarnia, and Windsor), and accepts Masters level practicum students at all four locations.

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Summary of Services
Academic tutoring and social skills programs (particularly for those struggling with ADHD); Friends for Life program, which is effective in helping children and youth cope with emotions, worry, anxiety, and depression and build emotional resilience and self-esteem.; SOAR Transition planning program for students in grades 7-9 which is designed to assist students with succeeding in school and making healthy choices for their future

Contact Information
Phone: (519) 352-2024
Email: ldack@netrover.com
Website: http://ldchatham-kent.org/wp/

Fees
Fees are associated with various programs, but LDACK strives to keep the fees low. Currently, programs are run at a cost of $10 per hour.

Referral Required?
No. Self-referrals are accepted. Simply contact the office.

Practicum Opportunities?
No. This organization does not employ any psychological professionals who could act as a supervisors.