Legal and Justice Resources
This section has various legal resources including legal aid, and forensic resources. Forensic resources refers to resources for individuals with mental health problems who have had troubles with the law. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.
You may also be interested in the following subheadings:
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre which serves youth up to age 24 and their families, providing various mental health services.
65 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7 Map
416-924-2100
Area Served: Toronto
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12 - 24 years
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Cota is an accredited provider of mental health and community support services. Our programs provide support to adults living with serious mental illness, ...
2901 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6B 3S7 Map
416-785-9230
Area Served: Toronto
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16 years and up
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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with women who are, have been, or are at risk of being in conflict with ...
215 Wellesley Street, Toronto, ON, M4X 1G1 Map
416-924-3708
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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Provides various services including:
Child welfare services at Twyn Rivers House; Rosebank House; Dunbarton House
Youth Justice Services at Island ...
27 Tidefall Drive, Toronto, ON, M1W 1J1 Map
416-492-7370
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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Welcome to Homeward, a mental health agency in Toronto. We provide services for adults, 16 years of age and older, who have experienced a serious mental ...
125 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N2 Map
416-462-3334
Area Served: Toronto
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16 years and up
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We offer supportive housing to mentally incapacitated, at-risk, vulnerable women, allowing them to recover and rebuild their lives by providing them with all ...
301 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G8 Map
416-463-1481
Area Served: Toronto
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18 - 65 years
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The Mental Health and Justice Initiative is a partnership program with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and 4 Lead agencies:
LOFT Community ...
205 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V3 Map
416-979-1994
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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Reconnect Mental Health Services is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental ...
56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Toronto, ON, M8X 2W4 Map
416-248-2050
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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We are a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping victims of crime and/or sudden tragic circumstance.
What we do
* Immediate on-site ...
40 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2J3 Map
416-808-7066
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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York Community Services provides integrated health, legal, counselling and community services to residents of the former City of York in Central West ...
1651 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M6M 3W2 Map
416-653-5400 x4166535400
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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There are four Community Legal Clinics and the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic serving the low income residents living in the amalgamated City of ...
290 rue Dupuis, Ottawa, ON, K1L 1A2 Map
613-744-2892
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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We are a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario.
1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-733-0140
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Women of all ages are referred to the our organization by officials working in the criminal justice system including lawyers, medical professionals, social ...
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6H5 Map
613-237-7427
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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This 10-week program for young women helps them learn to identify the role of anger and its use/misuse. Clients learn to recognize different “styles” of ...
211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6H4 Map
613-237-7427
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 - 18 years
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In our Courthouse office (adjacent to Courtroom #5), volunteers provide information and assistance to women and girls attending court proceedings. Our ...
161 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1 Map
613-231-2798
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 years and up
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Our new workshop breaks down the decision-making process and help youth learn how to make safer and healthier choices in times of struggle. This 10-week ...
211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6H5 Map
613-237-7427 x154
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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12 - 17 years
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J.F. Norwood House is transitional housing offering supportive living for women and families. Drawing from community support and contributions, we offer women ...
Ottawa, ON, K1K 1N6 Map
613-408-0972
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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The Family Law Assistance Services Section of the Department of Justice Canada administers three programs;
Family Orders and Agreement Enforcement ...
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W7 Map
1-800-267-7777
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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The John Howard Society of Ottawa (JHS) is dedicated to promoting effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes. Services include: the ...
401 Bell Street South, Ottawa, ON, K1S 4K5 Map
613-789-7418
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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This website has information about legal services for low income residents in Ottawa. There are four Community Legal Clinics, and the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Joint community & police effort to prevent crime GLBT-related crime. Website provides meeting minutes, reports, resources, and news.
Ottawa, ON, K1G 6H5 Map
911 (Crisis Line)
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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The Public Trustee of New Brunswick protects the financial and personal interests of the elderly, the mentally challenged, children, missing or deceased ...
Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Z9 Map
506-444-3688
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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The clinic helps service the courts in addressing the best interests of children, and offers comprehensive court-related assessments for young offenders, child ...
1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7K4 Map
613-722-6521 x6400
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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South Ottawa Community Legal Services is one of the Community Legal Clinics in Ottawa, that serve individuals with low income.
1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1G 8K7 Map
613-733-0140
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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The University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic is one of the Community Legal Clinics in Ottawa that serve individuals with low income.
17 Copernicus Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-562-5600
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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West End Legal Services is one of the Community Legal Clinics in Ottawa that serves low income individuals in Ottawa. The Clinic provides referrals, legal ...
1301 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Y4 Map
613-596-1641
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Youth Justice Ontario is a volunteer, member driven association representing agencies that provide youth justice services in Ontario.
Cornwall, ON, K6H 5V1 Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Provides court diversion services for youth and adults in Lanark County by means of Community Justice Forums. A forum is a voluntary, confidential process that ...
1881 Rogers Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3PC Map
613-264-1558
Area Served: Lanark County
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All ages
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We are an outpatient Children's Mental Health Centre funded by The Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Our staff includes Child and Youth Workers, ...
140 King Street East, Hamilton, ON, L8N 1B2 Map
905-570-8888
Area Served: Hamilton
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All ages
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Legal Aid Ontario provides legal aid services for low-income individuals throughout Ontario.
224 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5N2 Map
613-732-4903 x18888554443
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Provides quality but free legal services to clients whose income and assets are below a certain level.
Common issues include 1) employee rights, 2) housing ...
1 McConnell Avenue, Cornwall, ON, K6H 4K8 Map
613-932-2703
Area Served: Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and the City of Cornwall
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All ages
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Provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process in order to improve their understanding ...
216-218 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON, K6J 3P8 Map
1-888-216-2192 x6139337744
Area Served: Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and the City of Cornwall
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All ages
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Support for youth, ages 16 to 24, leaving the care of Children's Aid Society and transitioning from the child welfare system into adulthood. The goal is to ...
57 Main Street North, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0 Map
613-525-4888 x230
Area Served: Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and the City of Cornwall
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16 - 24 years
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We are a leader in providing direct services, advocacy and education for individuals with serious mental illness, their families and the general public.
Our ...
15 & 21 Bradford St, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
1-705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 years and up
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The Elizabeth Fry Society (of Simcoe County) provides programs and services for those in conflict with the law or those perceived to be in conflict, or ...
102 Maple Avenue, Barrie, ON, L4N 1S4 Map
705-725-0613
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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The Human Services Justice System Program is designed to help people with mental disorders who come into conflict with the law. The project includes Mental ...
39 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
705-733-2113
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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The Intensive Support and Supervision Program (ISSP) was developed to better meet the needs of youth in conflict with the law who have been identified with ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 12 years
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Applications for legal representation are available to Ontario low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including mental ...
85 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 3A7 Map
705-737-3400 x18885903961
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Applications for legal representation are available to Ontario low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including mental ...
49 Huron Street, Collingwood, ON Map
705-737-3400 x18885903961
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Applications for legal representation are available to Ontario low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including mental ...
605 Yonge Street West, Midland, ON Map
705-737-3400 x18885903961
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Applications for legal representation are available to Ontario low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including mental ...
700 Memorial Drive, Orillia, ON Map
705-737-3400 x18885903961
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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This service is for youth aged 12-17 who have been charged through Youth Justice and referrals are made by probation officers and judges.
Services ...
125 Ferndale Dr North, Barrie, ON, L4N 9V6 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 - 17 years
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Providing an alternative to emergency room visits, the Mobile Crisis Team will be available to travel to the person in need of non-medical crisis intervention ...
39 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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4 years and up
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CMHA Simcoe County has a residential program, which has capacity for up to 5 clients who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial related crisis. The ...
39 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care :
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Outpatient Services Program
A community based program providing services to individuals with a serious mental illness who live in North Simcoe.
Offers a broad range of services ...
1156 St Andrews Drive, Midland, ON, L4R Map
705-526-0567
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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We offer counselling services for youth and young adults ages 14-29, in a supportive environment where youth can receive help and guidance about issues that ...
49 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 5J4 Map
705-726-5572
Area Served: Simcoe County
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14 - 29 years
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The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System is a non-profit social service agency helping children and families involved with the justice system ...
254 Pall Mall Street, London, ON, N6A 5P6 Map
519-679-7250
Area Served: Middlesex County
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All ages
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St. Leonard's Community Services London & Region (SLCS) is dedicated to promoting positive change in all persons who are or could be in conflict with the ...
405 Dundas Street, London, ON, N6B 1V9 Map
519-850-3777
Area Served: Middlesex County
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12 years and up
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The London Family Court Clinic is a social service agency that helps children and families involved with the justice system as victims of crime, witnesses of ...
254 Pall Mall St, London, ON, N6A 5P6 Map
519-679-7250
Area Served: Middlesex County
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All ages
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Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region is a non-profit agency funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and ...
700 Finley Avenue, Ajax, ON, L1S 3Z2 Map
905-683-8615
Area Served: Durham Region
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12 years and up
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Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region :
Community Mediation Training and Restorative Justice Training
Community Mediation Skills Training Program
This training was established to assist Durham Region residents in resolving conflict through the process of ...
700 Finley Avenue, Ajax, ON, L1S 3Z2 Map
905-683-8615
Area Served: Durham Region
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All ages
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FMR Centre can help you during your separation and after! At FMRC, we strongly believe that families should settle their disputes outside of Court and in the ...
610 Monarch Ave, Ajax, ON, L1S Map
877-297-3312 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Durham Region
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All ages
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Syl Apps has two ten bed, co-ed units for a maximum of 20 Secure Treatment beds. The Secure Treatment Program is a provincial resource and is mandated by the ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Durham Region
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Up to 12 years
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Victim Services Elgin provides immediate assistance 24/7 to victims of crime and tragic circumstance in Elgin County. Our Crisis Responders provide emotional ...
45 Caso Crossing, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 0G7 Map
1-519-631-3182
Area Served: Elgin County
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All ages
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Various programs and services for individuals with mental health needs.
* ACT Team (age 16+ years; Brampton East of Highway 410 and Town of Bolton )
* ...
7700 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3 Map
905-451-2123
Area Served: Peel Regional Municipality
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All ages
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The CMHA, Waterloo Wellington branch, promotes the mental health of all and supports the recovery of people experiencing mental health issues in ...
67 King St East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2K4 Map
519-744-7645
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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*Offers rehabilitative and reintegration programs and services for youth who have been in conflict with the law and have a current probation order
*Provide ...
480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4K5 Map
519-884-0000
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Ray of Hope’s Open Custody facility offers a place of hope where young men aged 12-17 are able to carry out their court-appointed sentence. Each resident is ...
47 Madison Ave. S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 3M4 Map
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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12 - 17 years
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Services include:
*Parklands (open-custody, court directed residential treatment)
*Youth Contact (community based probation services for high risk ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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12 - 18 years
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Kawartha Family Court Assessment Service provides Family Court and Youth Court with comprehensive assessments pursuant to Section 34 of the Youth Criminal ...
349 A George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3P9 Map
705-748-3220
Area Served: Haliburton County
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All ages
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Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents promote sthe well-being of children, youth and parents in our county. We have a wide range of services ...
69 Eastern Ave, Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0 Map
705-457-5345
Area Served: Haliburton County
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All ages
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Kawartha Family Court Assessment Service provides Family Court and Youth Court with comprehensive assessments pursuant to Section 34 of the Youth Criminal ...
349 A George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3P9 Map
705-748-3220
Area Served: Northumberland County
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All ages
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Kawartha Family Court Assessment Service provides Family Court and Youth Court with comprehensive assessments pursuant to Section 34 of the Youth Criminal ...
349 A George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3P9 Map
705-748-3220
Area Served: Kawartha Lakes (City of)
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All ages
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Non profit organization that supports victims of crime and in tragic circumstances. We provide emotiional and practical assistance to victims and are in ...
3028 Hwy 35, Lindsay, ON, K9V 4R1 Map
705-878-5505
Area Served: Kawartha Lakes (City of)
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16 years and up
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Kawartha Family Court Assessment Service provides Family Court and Youth Court with comprehensive assessments pursuant to Section 34 of the Youth Criminal ...
349 A George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3P9 Map
705-748-3220
Area Served: Peterborough County
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All ages
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Non-profit, social service counselling agency located in Peterborough, Ontario.
Provides counselling and support to young people aged 10-18 and their ...
459 Reid Street, Peterborough, ON, K9H 4G7 Map
705-743-1681
Area Served: Peterborough County
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10 - 18 years
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John Howard Society works to promote community safety and well-being in York Region. In neighbourhoods and schools throughout the region, we offer programs ...
16600 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, ON, L3X 1Z9 Map
905-895-9943
Area Served: York (Regional Municipality)
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All ages
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Is a safe place to tell your secrets for children and youth who have been physically abused, sexually abused, become the targets of internet luring or were the ...
8 Forster Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1Z9 Map
905-937-5435
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Supporting individuals who have experienced abuse in intimate adult relationships in their journey towards healthy self-directed lives and respectful relationships
60 James Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E7 Map
905-684-1223 x1
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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Local Children's Aid Society mandated by the Child and Family Services Act to investigate the abuse and neglect of children and to provide protection, foster ...
7900 Canadian Drive, Welland, Niagara Falls, St. Catherines, ON, L2E 6S5 Map
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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New Outlooks and Beginnings helps youth prepare to leave the care of FACS and establish independent living in the community. New Outlooks educates and prepares ...
ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 16 years
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Coalition of stakeholders focused on creating a safe environment for youth by bringing the community together to eliminate youth violence and victimization in Niagara.
ON, Canada
1-905-646-0612
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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Our Youth Justice program addresses the needs of the Community and the position of the Victim. The three components of our work are:
Extra Judicial ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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VSN is a community-based, non-profit organization made up of over 100 volunteer crisis responders. Our small team of full time employees has been graciously ...
110 James Street, 3rd Floor, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E8 Map
905-688-4111 x5084
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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The Directory of Youth Justice Services in Ontario connects the youth justice system with supports in the community for young persons in conflict with the law. ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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6 - 18 years
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Community legal clinic * summary advice and referral * limited representation in test case litigation * collect calls accepted * law reform * speakers * ...
55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H7 Map
416-482-8255
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities.
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Lawyer Referral Service of the Law Society of Upper Canada helps people in Ontario find a lawyer, including up to 30-minutes free consultation.
ON, Canada
416-947-3330
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Ombudsman resolves and investigates complaints about any matter concerning children and youth receiving services from Ontario children's aid societies, ...
438 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C9 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 18 years
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ...
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 21 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services:
•helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence.
These programs and services are delivered ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Victim Services providers throughout Ontario offer support for victims of crime, who may suffer from various forms of trauma, physical injury, financial loss, ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN) promotes an understanding of the law with respect to violence against women, providing accessible legal information ...
158 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2T8 Map
416-392-3135
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The PPAO provides advocacy services to individual patients (instructed and non-instructed), addresses facility-based or provincial systemic issues impacting on ...
55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7 Map
1-800-578-2343
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Provides advocacy services to in-patients at the 10 major mental health facilities in Ontario, serving patients in both the civil and forensic (not criminally ...
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181 x23867055493663
Area Served: Ontario
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18 years and up
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Your Legal Rights is an initiative of Community Legal Education Ontario, and is a website of legal information for people in Ontario at www.yourlegalrights.on.ca
119 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5V 2L1 Map
416-408-4420 x829
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly ...
151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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This website is designed to provide information, contacts and support to police officers and police services, as well as to the mental health services in their ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Family Mediation Canada is an interdisciplinary association of lawyers, social workers, human services and health care professionals, working together, ...
55 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Map
1-877-200-5519 x5853118
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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The John Howard Society of Canada is a federation of provincial and local societies comprised of people whose mission is "safe, effective and humane responses ...
800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Eighth Fire Healing and Wellness Services
13 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 3A6 Map
705-791-2508
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 - 70 years
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500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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488 Dominion Ave., Midland, ON, L4R 1P6 Map
705-527-0007
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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B. Ryan Speech-Language Pathology
1099 KINGSTON RD, Pickering, ON, L1V 1B5 Map
905-492-3626
Area Served: Durham Region
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All ages
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35 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A6 Map
519-743-1460 x1298
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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30 Wyndham St. N., Guelph, ON, N1H 4E5 Map
519-822-4141 x1532
Area Served: Wellington County
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All ages
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1. Custody and Access (of Children)
Custody and access refers to the process of making informed determinations about custody and access in order to serve the best interests of the child.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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TURNING POINT YOUTH SERVICES is a multi-service accredited children's mental health centre. We are located in Toronto's downtown core and provide a range of ...
95 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2X9 Map
416-925-9250
Area Served: Toronto
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12 - 24 years
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Youturn provides intensive services and supports to youth in conflict with the law, and their families.
Our goal is to help our clients shift to active ...
250 City Centre, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6K7 Map
613-789-0123
Area Served: Lanark County
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12 - 17 years
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Banyan Community Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our communities by providing support and leadership to a range of services to at ...
688 Queensdale Ave E, 2B (2nd Floor), Hamilton, ON, L8M 1K3 Map
905-545-0133
Areas Served: Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Centre York Centre is a supervised access centre that offers families experiencing difficulties a safe, neutral setting where visits and exchanges can take ...
20 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON, K6H 1B1 Map
613-933-1253
Area Served: Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and the City of Cornwall
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Up to 16 years
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1064 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6A 4B3 Map
519-434-6848
Area Served: Middlesex County
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All ages
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An integrated Child Protection and Children’s Mental Health agency. We promote, support and protect the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of ...
49 Pine Street, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1K8 Map
705-645-4426
Area Served: Lambton County
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All ages
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St. Clair Child & Youth Services is a progressive Children's Mental Health Centre dedicated to helping children and youth in coping with and adapting to ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Lambton County
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All ages
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Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre provides education in the arts, wellness, and nature-based education. Programs by design are open for youth, adults, seniors, ...
1086 Burnhamthorpe, Oakville, ON, L6H 7B2 Map
905-257-4730
Area Served: Halton Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Cultural and faith-based counselling is offered to clients who want to find healing by returning to their faith and cultural roots. By talking to a qualified ...
65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON, N2C 2H6 Map
529-772-4399 x3
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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An integrated children’s service agency, providing various services including * child protection services * children’s mental health services * ...
655 Riddell Road, Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5 Map
519-941-1530
Area Served: Dufferin County
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All ages
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50 Adelaide Street, Chatham, ON, N7M 6K7 Map
519-354-6221
Area Served: Chatham-Kent Municipality
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All ages
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Providing wholistic health services using experiential, relational based therapy, for children and youth of all cultures, beliefs, sexual orientation and social class.
ON, Canada
705-783-4676
Areas Served: Muskoka District Municipality, Parry Sound
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All ages
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The mission of the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre is to improve the quality of life for First Nation, Metis, and Inuit people in the urban environment of ...
980 Cassells, North Bay, ON, P1B 4A6 Map
705-472-2811
Area Served: Nipissing District
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All ages
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Services include:
* Community support team for youth in conflict with the law
* Early child intervention
* Protection programs
433 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, ON, P1B 2Z3 Map
705-472-0910
Areas Served: Parry Sound, Nipissing District
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Up to 18 years
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The Office of the Children's Lawyer is a law office in the Ministry of the Attorney General which delivers programs in the administration of justice on ...
393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9 Map
416-314-8000
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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9019 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3M6 Map
905-771-7000
Areas Served: Toronto, York (Regional Municipality)
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All ages
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Hicks Counselling Services
120 Eglinton Avenue East (Yonge and Eglinton), Toronto, ON, M4P 1E2 Map
416-822-9659
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: Virtual
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All ages
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Genesis Clinical Services
40 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, M3C 1J5 Map
647-347-7092
Area Served: Toronto
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All ages
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Lori Howell, Occupational Therapy Consulting
ON, Canada
613-260-2847 x1
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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300 Terry Fox Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K 0E3 Map
613-435-2729
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Natasha Penny
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Relationship Counselling in Kanata with Anne: Personal and Professional Change Management
300 March Road, Kanata, ON, K2K 2E2 Map
613-832-3040
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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28 Alana Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N 7K8 Map
705-734-3754
Area Served: Simcoe County
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3 - 18 years
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115 Dunlop Street East, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A6 Map
705-737-3513
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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82-A Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON, L3V 1V7 Map
705-326-2221
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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76 Holland St W,, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2B9 Map
905-775-8955
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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50 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON Map
905-995-2326
Area Served: Durham Region
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4 years and up
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SudburyTherapy.com
885 Regent Street, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5M4 Map
705-806-0406
Area Served: Sudbury District
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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LillyB Counselling
14107 Belmont, Belmont, ON Map
226-377-6071
Area Served: Elgin County
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13 years and up
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Humaira Amir Counseling Services
4257 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1Y5 Map
1-905-598-6646
Area Served: Peel Regional Municipality
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Up to 65 years
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Qualia counselling Services
430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON, N2T 0C2 Map
519-742-0500
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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18 years and up
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Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1N8
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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66 Centre Street, Thornhill, ON, L4J 1E9 Map
416-523-7181
Area Served: York (Regional Municipality)
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Dialogues: Personal Family & Work Relationships
5400 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 5X7
905-371-0572
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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2. Forensic resources
Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Provides specialized interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and community reintegration to adults with severe psychiatric illness who have ...
1804 Highway 2 East, Brockville, ON, K6V 7N2 Map
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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Education, support services to help children, youth and adults affected by FASD * Support and care to the families and caregivers of those impacted by FASD * ...
312 Parkdale, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5 Map
613-761-9522
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Investigates reported hate crimes.
ON, Canada
613-236-1222 x2466
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Banyan Community Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our communities by providing support and leadership to a range of services to at ...
688 Queensdale Ave E, 2B (2nd Floor), Hamilton, ON, L8M 1K3 Map
905-545-0133
Areas Served: Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality
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All ages
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An internationally recognized psychiatric hospital and forensics research facility located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay in the Town of ...
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre provides education in the arts, wellness, and nature-based education. Programs by design are open for youth, adults, seniors, ...
1086 Burnhamthorpe, Oakville, ON, L6H 7B2 Map
905-257-4730
Area Served: Halton Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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Forensic Psychiatry is one of the mental health services offered by the Providence Care.
725 King Street West, Kingston, ON, K7L 4X3 Map
Area Served: Frontenac County
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Mindframe Psychology Centre
6655 Kitimat Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 6J4 Map
905-226-9304
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Centre for Meaningful Living
2-291 Main St., Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0E8
249-488-1557
Area Served: Simcoe County
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18 - 65 years
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3. Legal Aid
Legal aid provides free legal advice or free legal representation available, in certain cases, for people who are unable to pay for it themselves. For example, if you need a lawyer, but cannot pay for one, you may qualify for legal aid.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Community based children's mental health centre, accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in the ...
1200 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3 Map
416-438-3697
Area Served: Toronto
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5 - 30 years
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Drop-in youth clinic for ages 13-29 that provides primary medical, mental, and sexual health care services to youth on Toronto’s West Side. Offering access ...
1900 Davenport, Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7 Map
416-652-4363
Area Served: Toronto
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13 - 29 years
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Toronto’s first Family Shelter for Men and Children is a unique facility for single men as well as fathers and children, who are escaping domestic abuse and ...
26 Mansur Terrace, North York, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611 x5
Areas Served: Toronto, York (Regional Municipality), Peel Regional Municipality, Durham Region, Clarington, Dufferin County, Hamilton
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All ages
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Community-based, non-profit organization offering a wide range of social and community services.
Services offered to Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill, ...
1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9L3 Map
613-741-6025
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Youturn provides intensive services and supports to youth in conflict with the law, and their families.
Our goal is to help our clients shift to active ...
250 City Centre, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6K7 Map
613-789-0123
Area Served: Lanark County
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12 - 17 years
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Banyan Community Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our communities by providing support and leadership to a range of services to at ...
688 Queensdale Ave E, 2B (2nd Floor), Hamilton, ON, L8M 1K3 Map
905-545-0133
Areas Served: Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality
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All ages
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The John Howard Society is a community based organization that supports people who are at risk or involved in the criminal justice system through service, reform, education and advocacy.
316 Syndicate Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 1E2 Map
807-623-5355
Area Served: Thunder Bay District
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18 years and up
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Kairos Community Resource Centre is a non-profit organization offering open custody, open detention and community based services to youth ages 12-17 ...
Thunder Bay, ON Map
807-623-1690
Area Served: Thunder Bay District
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12 - 17 years
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1064 Colborne Street, London, ON, N6A 4B3 Map
519-434-6848
Area Served: Middlesex County
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All ages
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Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre provides education in the arts, wellness, and nature-based education. Programs by design are open for youth, adults, seniors, ...
1086 Burnhamthorpe, Oakville, ON, L6H 7B2 Map
905-257-4730
Area Served: Halton Regional Municipality
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All ages
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SAVIS is a non-profit agency that provides emotional support to survivors of sexual violence. We offer one-on-one counselling services for women and men ...
1515 Rebecca St., Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 Map
905-825-3622
Area Served: Halton Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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Dalhousie Youth Support Services seeks to provide a nurturing, safe environment for youth having been in conflict with the criminal justice system. Our ...
189 Dalhousie Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6Z3 Map
705-749-5705
Area Served: Peterborough County
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12 - 17 years
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115 Chipman Street, Kenora, ON, P9N 3X4 Map
807-467-8144
Area Served: Kenora District
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All ages
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The programs and services offered through the JHS Niagara reflect our continued commitment to improve our communities through Justice, Prevention, Employment and Education.
210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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North Bay, ON, P1B 8K6 Map
705-472-6204
Area Served: Nipissing District
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12 years and up
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families.
* Therapy & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Humaira Amir Counseling Services
4257 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1Y5 Map
1-905-598-6646
Area Served: Peel Regional Municipality
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Up to 65 years
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4. Other Legal Resources
This section has legal resources that do not fit into other categories.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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The Curateur public is responsible for protecting incapacitated individuals. It educates the public about the protection needs associated with incapacity, and ...
600 René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3B 4W9 Map
1-800-363-9020 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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National lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans human rights organization: advancing equality, diversity, education and justice.
185 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, M5A 2K7 Map
416-964-7887
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Investigates reported hate crimes.
ON, Canada
613-236-1222 x2466
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Lawyer referral organization that helps people with all disabilities including people who are deaf, hard of hearing, people with physical disabilities, mental ...
400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON, K1K 2C7 Map
613-236-6636
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Banyan Community Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our communities by providing support and leadership to a range of services to at ...
688 Queensdale Ave E, 2B (2nd Floor), Hamilton, ON, L8M 1K3 Map
905-545-0133
Areas Served: Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality
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All ages
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- support youth involved with the court system
- Crisis intervention
- Advocating for and supporting community members dealing
with the ...
875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, ON, P3A 2T2 Map
705-671-9855
Area Served: Sudbury District
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All ages
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Provides safety, support and hope to abused women and their children by offering the following services:
* Emergency Shelter
* 24 hour Crisis Line
* ...
20 Bredin Parkway, Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9 Map
519-941-4357 x9055844357
Area Served: Peel Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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*Dedicated to providing legal services in certain areas of the law to those who meet Legal Aid Ontario criteria for financial eligibility in the Region of ...
450 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 2P5 Map
519-743-0254
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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The programs and services offered through the JHS Niagara reflect our continued commitment to improve our communities through Justice, Prevention, Employment and Education.
210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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(PLEASE NOTE: Intake/Referral contact number listed under toll free heading for contact information - all referrals and intake through Contact Niagara) ...
3340 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6 Map
905-688-6850
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is part of Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General, and delivers a unique and diverse range of ...
720 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M7A 2S9 Map
416-326-2220
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Ombudsman of Ontario is an officer of the Provincial Legislative Assembly, independent from government and political parties. The Ombudsman investigates ...
483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON Map
1-800-263-1830 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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KPopelaw
251 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3 Map
613-567-9724
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Humaira Amir Counseling Services
4257 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1Y5 Map
1-905-598-6646
Area Served: Peel Regional Municipality
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Up to 65 years
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