Al-Anon

1-613-937-4880 Seaway Valley

Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. See District 27, Seaway Valley for meetings in Cornwall.

Cornwall & District Family Support Group
1-613-527-1201

If your loved one suffers from a serious mental health issue, we’re here to help. We meet once a month to talk about the challenges of being a caregiver, in a safe setting where we know we won’t be judged. By sharing, we also learn how to cope more effectively with our loved one’s condition. We have recently added a monthly meeting in Alexandria. For details, visit ListenToFamilies.ca or call 613-527-1201.

Dundas County Hospice
4353 County Road 31
Williamsburg, ON K0C 2HO
613-535-2215

Dundas County Hospice provides practical and emotional support to individuals and families in North and South Dundas who are dealing with a life-threatening illness.

Ontario Caregiver Helpline
1-833-416-2276

This helpline is available 24/7. If you are caring for someone and you need support or have care questions, call 1-833-416-2273. A live online chat service is also offered Monday to Friday from 7 am to 9 pm at https://ontariocaregiver.ca/.

Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario
1-855-775-7005

A non-profit, family focused organization supporting, educating and empowering parents and caregivers of children, youth and young adults dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.

TEND Academy

Family caregivers who experience stress or trauma exposure can access TEND Academy’s in-person workshops and online courses. Helpful articles, videos and links are also available.

Caregiver education

Canadian Mental Health Association: Family Wellness Recovery Action Plan (FWRAP)

613-933-5845  Cornwall

613-938-0435  Hawkesbury

A Family Wellness Recovery Action Plan (FWRAP) is used by family caregivers who are dealing with the health and life challenges of a loved one with mental health or addiction issues. The action plan covers wellness, quality of life and crisis planning.

Creative Coping for Kids

613-932-4610 Ext 128

Assistance for children and their mothers who have experienced family violence. This free 6-week program supports children who have witnessed mom being abused physically, emotionally and/or verbally by the partner, helping the children deal with the impact of the abuse they have witnessed.

Family Connections (Borderline Personality Disorder)

613-361-6363 Ext 4643

An educational course providing skills training and support to family caregivers of people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Learn more

Family Group for Addictions

613-361-6363

A four-hour education and support meeting for family members affected by addiction. For information and/or one-on-one support, call 613-363-6363 and ask to make a self-referral.

Family Support Program
Canadian Mental Health Association
Champlain East
613-933-5845

We are committed to working in partnership with individuals, families and community resources to enhance the development and continued support of mental health for all citizens. Any individual, 16 years of age or older, living with a severe mental illness or concurrent disorder (mental illness combined with substance use disorder) can call for an appointment. A family support program is also available to provide individual and group support to family caregivers who are coping with issues associated with a loved one’s illness.

Forensic Family Support Group
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
1145 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, ON
613-722-6521 Ext 6232 or Ext 6148

A support group for the family caregivers of individuals involved in the forensic mental health system. Make meaningful connections with other families while receiving support and education in a warm and empathic environment.

Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Seaway Valley Community Health Centre
Cornwall, ON
613-936-0306

A six-week workshop for anyone with a chronic health condition, including family members and family caregivers.

Recovery Academy
Ottawa, ON

Teaching family and friends the skill set and the mind set to support recovery from mental illness and addictions while being encouraged and inspired.

Recovery Connections / Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa Family Peer Support Groups
Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave.
Ottawa, ON
613-567-4379 Ext 123 or Ext 115

A community of peers using lived experience with the mental health system to support one another move toward our full potential. We offer a safe and non-judgmental environment for consumers/survivors and their families to come together, support one another and build upon our skills.

Strengthening Families Together
Listentofamilies.ca
613-527-1201

A course providing up-to-date information to better understand and support your mentally ill loved one. Learn about the signs and symptoms of mental illness, treatment options, strategies for living with mental illness, advocating for change and much more. The course is taught by trained volunteers who have experience dealing with a mentally-ill family member.