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Akwesasne Child and Family Services
613-575-2341
As a child protection agency, they are committed to promote the best interests, protection and well-being of children.
Akwesasne Child Care Program
613-938-5067
Program works to provide early learning opportunities to enhance growth and development for children in Akwesasne. Daycare centers for age 3 months to 6 years.
Akwesasne Family Wellness Program
613-937-4322 / 1-800-480-4208
613-937-1770 Crisis Line
The mission of Iethinisten:ha is to provide emergency and long term safe housing and outreach program for victims of domestic violence, abusive situations, self-harm and high risk behaviors. The mandate of the program is to provide educational healing services to women, men and children. 613-937-4322 / 1-800-480-4208
Akwesasne Group Home
518-358-9184
Residential services in Akwesasne for Native American youth aged 13 to 17. Behaviour modification based program to meet the spiritual and cultural needs of native youth placed within our long-term , 24- hour facility.
Al-Anon and Alateen
613-937-4880 / 1-888-425-2666
Worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cornwall & District
613-933-8035
Mission is to assist children, from primarily lone parent families in Cornwall and S,D & G to achieve their full potential through mentoring programs with caring, responsible adult volunteers
Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall & SDG
613-938-4999
2nd Club House (on First Street)
613-935-9015
Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Centre York Centre
Cornwall, ON
613-933-1253 / 1-888-426-9177
Centre York Centre is a Supervised Access Centre which offers families experiencing difficulties, a safe setting where visits and exchanges can take place without the children witnessing conflicts between parties.
Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Cornwall Community Hospital
613-361-6363
Child and youth mental health services provide assessment, therapy, support, counselling, group therapy and consultation for children and youth as well as parent education groups. All services are free. A mental health care plan will be created with you based on your treatment goals.
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
1-877-377-7775
Provides access to crisis professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving children and youth 18 and under experiencing a crisis, and their families.
Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of SDG
613-933-2292 / 1-866-939-9915
Primary focus is the safety and well-being of children and youth. The agency conducts assessments; offers support services such as counseling and teaching and, whenever possible, provide resources.
Children’s Treatment Centre
613-933-4400 / 1-888-643-0003
Community based, community supported agency committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse in Cornwall, the united counties of S, D, & G, and Akwesasne. Provides free and immediate assessment and treatment to any child in need and that child’s family.
Counselling & Support Services of SDG
26 Montreal Road
Cornwall, ON K6H 1B1
613-932-4610
613-933-1253 Centre York Centre
Counselling and Support Services of SDG is a multi-service, non-profit, accredited organization providing a range of support and services to children, youth, adults and families in the city of Cornwall and the counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Équipe psycho-sociale
[French]
613-938-7112 Cornwall
613-525-3952 Alexandria
L’équipe psycho-sociale of S.D. & G. provides core mental health services to francophone children, youth and their families. Referrals or inquiries about mental health services and programs are welcome from parents/guardians, health care professionals and community agencies, schools, the justice system, the Children's Aid Society, and adolescents over 12 years of age who consent to services. The services provided are funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and are offered on a voluntary basis.
GIAG operates bilingual youth programs that offer havens for youth and give parents confidence that youth are safe, active & on a positive path. Activities such as sports, cooking nights, social activities, and road trips are offered in multiple locations.
Individual, Couples and Family Therapy Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie
Cornwall (French only)613-937-2683Alexandria (Bilingual)613-525-5545Embrun (Bilingual)613-443-3888Limoges (Bilingual)613-557-2210Bourget (Bilingual)613-487-1802Crysler (Bilingual)613-987-2683
Mental health therapy services are available to area residents, aged 17 and up. These services aim to calm, relieve or remedy emotional and psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and reactions to various traumatic events. Behavioral problems, relationship problems and problems related to adaptive difficulties and stress management are also addressed.
Mental health services are available at no cost, by appointment only.
Intensive Preventive Program
878 State Route 37
Akwesasne
518-358-3416
A cost effective alternative to residential/other forms of out-of-home care that focuses on the specific needs of family according to court orders and service plan recommendations. The goal is for youths & families to function positively in their own home & community by combining in-home & community based services.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, online counselling and referral service for children and youth. Services are completely anonymous and confidential – they don’t trace calls, they don’t have call display. You don’t even have to tell them your name if you don’t want to.
Koala Place
Koala Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre is a child-friendly and child-focused center in which multi-disciplinary professionals provide service to children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence and maltreatment.
Laurencrest Youth Services
613-933-6362
A residential care facility focused on wellnss and client’s strengths, supporting individual goal-based achievement.
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
1-800-268-9688
A Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under) across Ontario. Provides anonymous peer support and referrals, training youth to provide support to other youth, and providing resources so youth can make informed decisions.
Naomi’s Family Resource Centre
613-774-2838 / 1-800-267-0395
Winchester
Provides emergency shelter, safety and support to abused women with or without children. The centre provides confidential, safe and secure services and resources.
Early ON Child and Family Centre
Centre pour l'enfant et la famille ON y va
613-930-9211 Cornwall
613-577-8790 Stormont
613-774-5487 North Dundas
613-652-1100 South Dundas
613-525-3163 Glengarry
Offers support, services and programs for parents, caregivers and their children, Services include:
Drop-In: A place for adults and children (aged 0-6) to play together and meet new friends
Resource library: Books, pamphlets and videos on various parenting and child-related topics
Toy library: A variety of stimulating toys, games and puzzles for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers.
Rainbows
Group for children who have experienced a parental separation or divorce.
Single Point Access (birth to 17 years)
613-361-6363 Ext 8151
888-286-5437 Ext 8151
Use these contacts as a single point of access to support for children and youth in Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne. Families can request information about services offered, obtain needs assessments, and request referrals to counselling, and other community services.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
1-844-362-8593
Triple P provides solutions for a wide variety of parenting situations.
Victim Services of SDG and Akwesasne
613-938-8900 / 1-866-264-8900
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance. The agency works in partnership with police as well as emergency and other community based services to ensure victims receive the help they need to assist them in the development of their personal path to recovery.
Youth Justice Services
613-933-7674 / 1-866-557-9959
A provincial association representing transfer payment agencies that provide essential and mandatory services to youth who come in conflict with the law.
Youth Now Intervention Services
1-888-644-9647 Cornwall
A dynamic and youth focused organization that is committed to providing quality evidence-based programming to assist youth and their parents. They provide flexible, individually tailored services that meet youth where they are, and build on their strengths.
Valoris
Prescott-Russell
1-800-675-6168
A professional integrated social service organization recognized for its clinical performance and innovation among its clients and its community, and throughout Ontario. Their mission is to be of service to vulnerable persons in Prescott-Russell by supporting them in their families and by facilitating their integration in the community.
To find books at Cornwall Public Library, use a keyword search. For information about substance use, terms such as drug-addiction, substance-use, substance-abuse, drug-abuse, compulsive-gambling, or eating-disorder will produce multiple results. For information about mental illness, try keywords such as mental-health, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, suicide or self-care. If the resulting list of library resources is too large for you to scan, narrow your search by selecting options (in the left-hand column) such as literary form, target audience, publication date, or other criteria.
SDG Library
Find helpful books in the library system across Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry by using a keyword search, such as substance-use, substance-abuse, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, borderline-personality-disorder, mental-health, and mental-illness. You can then use the subcategories (listed on the right) to refine your search with options such as, book, non-fiction, and publication date.
613-937-4322
1-800-480-4208 Crisis Line
The mission of Iethinisten:ha is to provide emergency and long-term safe housing and outreach program for victims of domestic violence, abusive situations, self-harm and high risk behaviours. The mandate of the program is to provide educational & healing services to women, men and children.
Maison Baldwin House
613-938-2958 / 1-800-267-1744
Assists women and their children in the transition from violent and abusive circumstances to a safe and secure environment and a renewed family by providing safe shelter and services, and encouraging them to realize their full human potential.
Maison Interlude House
613-632-1131 / 1-800-267-4101 Hawkesbury
613-525-5338 / 1-800-461-1842 Alexandria Outreach Program
613-525-5338 Transitional Support & Housing Program
Maison Interlude House is a Francophone organization offering a range of services, in French and in English, in the counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to help support women, their children and youth, in building a future without violence.
613-774-2838 / 1-800-267-0395 Winchester
Akwesasne Family Wellness Program:
STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
The mission of Iethinisten:ha is to provide emergency and long term safe housing and outreach program for victims of domestic violence, abusive situations, self-harm and high risk behaviors. The mandate of the program is to provide educational healing services to women, men and children.
Cornwall Community Hospital Assault and Sexual Abuse Program (ASAP)
613-938-4240 Ext 4202
613-938-4240 Ext 4658/4567 Counselling
613-938-4240 Ext 4552 Nurse (non-emergency)
For emergency cases or recent sexual assault/intimate partner violence, go directly to the Cornwall Community Hospital’s Emergency Room at 840 McConnell and ask for an ASAP nurse.
We also have a self-referred counselling program. Our counsellors see men and women over the age of 14 who have suffered sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or historical sexual abuse. Any person(s) can call our line directly and book an appointment for counselling if they fall within the mandate.
Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of SDG & A (SASS)
613-932-1755
Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) for Women of SDG&A is a group of women who desire and are committed to working towards ending sexual violence.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
1-866-863-0511 or 7233 on Bell Mobility cell phone
A free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis telephone line for all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. .
Counselling and Support Services of SDG
L’équipe psycho-sociale of S.D. & G. provides core mental health services to francophone children, youth and their families. Referrals and inquiries about mental health services and programs are welcome from parents/guardians, health care professionals, community agencies, schools, the justice system, the Children's Aid Society, and adolescents over 12 years of age who consent to services. The services provided are funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and are offered on a voluntary basis.
Three Sisters Program
518-358-4406 / 1 -855-374-7837
Operates a 24/7 secure shelter facility whose operations provide crisis response and support services to victims of abuse, violence, assault, harassment, and crisis from domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Victim Services of SDG & A
AccessMHA
inquiries@accessmha.ca
Alcoholics Anonymous
District 50
613-938-1984
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism and addictions.
Addiction Services
Community Addiction and Mental Health Services
850 McConnell Avenue
Conrwall, ON
Offers many specialized programs for patients:Smart RecoveryRelapse preventionConcurrent disorder groupSpecialized opioid treatment programProblem gambling Problem internet use & video gamingSupportive housing
Offers many specialized programs for patients:Crisis support servicesFamily caregiver support servicesCounselling and therapyIntensive servicesTriple P Positive Parenting Program
Narcotics Anonymous
Eastern Ontario
Find a location for the nearest Narcotics Anonymous meeting in your region.
Smart Recovery
Tools
Meetings
Online Meetings
Smart Recovery® is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit organization with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using. Help is available to people seeking independence from addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling and other behaviours.
St. Denis Alumni
Weekly group meeting for residents who have successfully completed the inpatient program at St. Denis.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well, and stay well.
Centre Charles-Emile-Clause [French]
146B Chevrier Avenue
613-932-1035
Patient access to computers, activities and socialization.
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit operates six offices in the area, in Alexandria, Casselman, Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Rockland, and Winchester. The health unit delivers a wide range of information and support services, including programs for chronic disease prevention, healthy babies and children, and healthy living.
Glengarry Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
137 Military Road North
Lancaster, ON
613-347-1260
Access to diagnosis and coordinated care planning.
Seaway Valley Community Health Centre
353 Pitt Street
613-936-0306
Self-help and support group programs are available. Call the front desk to book your appointment at 613-936-0306.
Starbright Centre
343 Pitt St.
613-933-5845
Adult drop-in centre.
Addiction ServicesCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
Program offers a complete range of specialized services to address problems associated with substance use, addiction and problem gambling for 12 years and older. Geared towards providing services to all those experiencing problematic issues with addiction and alcohol, drug and gambling abuse, including family members and friends.
Adult Mental Health ServicesCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
A variety of programs assist people with their mental health needs. All programs target specific concerns in a timely fashion using evidence based practices. Services include psychotherapy services for adults, consultation regarding mental health issues, workshops and groups, and collaboration with others.
Assault and Sexual Abuse ProgramCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-938-4240 Ext 4202613-938-4240 Ext 4658/4567 (counselling)613-938-4240 Ext 4552 (non-emergency)
For emergency cases or recent sexual assault/intimate partner violence, go directly to the Cornwall Community Hospital’s Emergency Room at 840 McConnell and ask for an ASAP nurse. Self-referral to counselling is also available. Our counsellors see men and women over the age of 14 who have suffered sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or historical sexual abuse. Any person(s) can call our line directly and book an appointment for counselling if they fall within the mandate.
Assertive Community Treatment TeamCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
The Assertive Community Treatment Team is a community based, outpatient treatment program. It provides services to residents who have a serious mental illness and need ongoing intensive treatment. The team offers support and assistance in all aspects of daily living such as housing, vocational, financial, legal and medical issues. Caregivers can refer their family member to this program but the client must be willing to participate.
Child and Youth Mental HealthCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
Adults can now access free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as part of Ontario’s Increasing Access to Structured Psychotherapy (IASP) program. CBT is a goal-oriented, time-limited therapy that helps clients (18+) by teaching practical skills and strategies to manage their mental health and improve quality of life. This program for mild and moderate depression is offered in Cornwall and satellite offices around SDG. Clients work with a CBT therapist for approximately 12 sessions. Referral by doctor or nurse practitioner is required.
Community Withdrawal Management ServicesCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-938-8506
A safe and supportive client-centered community withdrawal management service that is readily accessible, culturally sensitive and bilingual. People may be seen alone, in offices, in their own home or other safe and supportive "homelike" setting.
Day Hospital ProgramCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-938-4240 Ext 4278
Provides intensive and structured services to the severely mentally ill, 16 years and older. The program works to provide balance and support, empower individuals, arrange referrals to other services/programs, and provide support and education to families and consultation to other agencies.
Family Peer Support / Peer SupportCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363, ext. 4643
Peer Support and Family Peer Support provides families with a judgement-free zone to share their experiences, explore coping skills that have worked for others in similar situations, and discover the value of self-care in trying times.
First Episode Psychosis: On Track Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
A medical referral to the First Episode Psychosis Program is required. Once an intended patient with a mood disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder is identified, the individual is screened by Intake Assessment and referred to the First Episode Psychosis Program when appropriate. The goal is decrease of symptoms and community re-integration through the use of effective medications, psychoeducation, individual and family support. Patients are routinely seen in follow-up, every two weeks, while they are receiving care in this program.
Geriatric Mental Health ServicesCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
A bilingual team that provides services to people living in the community. The community team sees individuals living in their homes or retirement homes and the outreach team sees individuals living in nursing homes. People 65 years and older will receive an assessment, counselling and case management, and support and education for their families
Inpatient Mental Health UnitCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-938-4240 Ext 4311
The Inpatient Mental Health Unit provides assessment, stabilization and short-term inpatient treatment for serious episodes of addiction and mental-illness. Each unit follows principles of fast stabilization, and combining behavioural management, psychological interventions and appropriate use of medications.
Mental Health Crisis Line / Mobile Crisis TeamCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M31-866-996-0991
The mental health crisis response in the community helps people with serious mental health problems. The crisis line offers support and can make a direct transfer to the team. The team works to guarantee a safe and complete response keeping individuals in the safety of their communities if needed
New Clients / ReferralsCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363 Ext 8764
The Cornwall Hospital Community Addiction & Mental Health Services central access has been developed to provide our clients with a “one door” entry point for all of our addiction and mental health services.
Outpatient Mental HealthCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-938-4240 Ext 4278
Provides intensive services to the severely mentally ill, 16 years and older. The program includes assessment and treatment planning, consultation, therapy and case management clinics for for individuals who have difficulty with medication/treatment compliance.
Patient Safety InformationCornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3
Patient rights and patient responsibilities. We value your feedback. Send us your comments, complaints or compliments about the services you received at Cornwall Community Hospital.
Single Point AccessCommunity Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363 Ext 81511-888-286-5437 Ext 815
Single Point Access is a gateway for access to addiction and mental health services for children and youth, from birth to age 17, across Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne. Single Point Access provides information on available services, coordinates needs assessments, and makes referrals to some counselling services.
St. Denis Centre Operated by: Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre850 McConnell Ave.Cornwall, ON K6H 4M3613-361-6363
A 16-bed residential addiction treatment centre for men age 18 years and up, providing individualized treatment, counselling and recovery enhancement services.
Glengarry Memorial Hospital20260 County Road 43Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0613-525-2222
Glengarry Memorial Hospital provides acute care, complex continuing care, 24-hour emergency services, and rehabilitation services. The Family Practice team manages the emergence of addiction and mental health issues and can refer patients to child and adult addiction and mental health services in nearby clinics or via Telemedicine.
Hawkesbury & District General Hospital
Hawkesbury & District General Hospital1111 Ghislain St.Hawkesbury, ONK6A 3G5613-632-1111
The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) provides healthcare to residents of Prescott-Russell and surrounding areas, in English and French.
Winchester District Memorial Hospital566 Louise StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0613-774-2422
Winchester District Memorial Hospital is a rural teaching hospital located in Winchester, Ontario, with a 24/7 emergency department.
Children's Mental Health ServicesChildren’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)401 Smyth RoadOttawa, ON 613-737-7600
Children experiencing a mental health crisis and arriving at the hospital Emergency department will be seen either by a Crisis Intervention Worker or an Emergency Room Physician. Outside of an emergency, access to hospital children's mental health services is by referral. This Child and Youth Specialized Psychiatric and Mental Health Services Intake Referral Form is used by physicians to make referrals.
Mental Health and Addictions Hawkesbury General Hospital1111 Ghislain StreetHawkesbury, ON K6A 3G5613-632-1111 (switchboard)1-844-304-1414 (mental health & addiction services)
Hawkesbury General Hospital provides a broad range of community mental health and addiction services. Patients and families can complete a self-referral form to request support from its Crisis Team, Mental Health Treatment Program, Addiction Program (drugs, alcohol & gambling), Assertive Community Treatment Team, and Geriatric Psychiatry Program. Visitors to the hospital seeking addiction and mental health services are supported through rapid intervention when warranted, intake, and referral to counselling and psychotherapy.
Addiction ServicesMontfort RenaissanceService Access to Recovery338 Montreal RoadOttawa, Ontario K1L 6B3613-241-5202info@mri.ca
Conducts assessments and referral planning with people who are concerned about their substance use. Provides information and support to people concerned about their loved one’s substance use, and help to navigate the addictions system.
Hôpital Montfort 713 Montreal RoadOttawa, ON613-746-4621
Montfort Hospital provides a broad range of mental health services for French-speaking adults living with psychosis umbrella disorders, including schizophrenia. The services of the hospital's In-Patient Mental Health Program include assessment, treatment, and social integration. The hospital's Outpatient Mental Health Clinic coordinates one-on-one patient care and operates a number of clinics and groups, including the Medication Clinic, Anxiety Management Group, Perinatal Psychiatry Clinic, Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic, and Group for Psychotic Disorders. A referral for hospital services is required from a family physician, nurse practitioner or an in-patient ward of the hospital.
Ottawa Withdrawal Management CentreMontfort Renaissance1777 Montreal RoadGloucester, ON K1J 6N1613-241-1525
Residential medical withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs with 20 beds for men, 6 beds for women. Offers psychoeducational groups, auricular acupuncture and other confidential services, tailored to individual patient needs and recovery goals.
Ottawa HospitalMental Health Services
General Campus501 Smyth RdOttawa ON, K1H 8L6
Civic Campus1053 Carling Ave Ottawa ON, K1Y 4E9
The Ottawa Hospital provides a broad range of hospital-based mental health services for adults at its Civic & General campuses, along with several highly specialized community-based mental health services. The hospital’s Family Health Teams and Psychiatric Emergency Services provide front-line support to people experiencing mental illness. Physician referrals can be made to the hospital's Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders, Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services, Acute Partial Hospitalization Day Program (supporting independent living), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder), and Community Treatment Orders (for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have difficulty with medication or treatment compliance). The hospital's Mobile Crisis Team is activated by the regional Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-866-996-0991, 24 hours a day (providing a rapid mental health assessment and stabilization services on in the community). And anyone can make a referral to the hospital's On Track program (for people experiencing symptoms of psychosis or possible early symptoms of a psychotic illness), by telephone at 613-737-8069 or by fax to 613-737-8318 (see On Track referral form).
Anxiety Disorder ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Provides a wide range of specialty services, including regular and extended consultations, medication treatment and psychological therapies using proven and efficient interventions. Suitable for adults aged 18-65 with Axis 1 anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia and specific phobia.
Community Mental Health ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Provides assessment, consultation and treatment services to assist people with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community and work towards their recovery. Eight teams provide a range of levels of specialized support, depending on the needs of the individual.
Geriatric Psychiatry ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521, ext. 6637
Provides treatment and support services for older adults according to their needs and in all stages of their illness. Helps individuals improve the quality of their life and achieve their optimal level of functioning. A physician referral is required.
Integrated Forensic Program (IFP)Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Secure treatment unit provides specialized services for assessment and treatment of adults with mental illnesses who have come into conflict with the criminal justice system.
Long-Term Care Program Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
A specialized residential environment that supports and enhances the quality of life of adults with stable mental illness or physical limitations, and other individuals who may benefit from a home-like environment.
Mood Disorders Program Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Services for people over the age of 18 with known or suspected depression, bipolar disorder, or dysthymia. Specializing in treating severe cases of mood disorders which require a higher level of service than may be offered by an acute care hospital.
Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic|Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Specialized outpatient services for Canadian Forces members and veterans, and eligible members of the RCMP. A team of clinicians with expertise in the assessment and treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions work in tandem to help clients improve their quality of life.
Recovery ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Recovery-focused treatment within a residential setting is part of its integrated Schizophrenia and Recovery Program for people with functional deficits caused by prolonged illness and long hospitalizations. The goal is for people to move back into the community and live as independently as possible, accessing available community supports.
Schizophrenia ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Utilizes a team approach to treat schizophrenia in people 16 years and older. Provides education and assessments of accommodation, financial, vocational, leisure and nutritional needs, and offers a wide range of group sessions to meet social, emotional, recreational and occupational needs.
Sleep Disorders ClinicRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
Expertise in sleep medicine for patients with sleep problems related to psychiatric illness. Clinic treatments involve medication and therapy to promote good sleep according to each patient's unique situation. A physician referral is required.
Specialized Psychiatric and Mental Health Services ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
This program delivers specialized psychiatric and mental health services for children and youth under shared regional leadership and using a centralized intake process. Young people are treated by a team of professionals with expertise in treating a wide range of mental illnesses with sensitivity to meet the unique needs of youth.
Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521, ext. 6158
Provides services to patients who have complex substance use, mental health and physical health issues. It offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services for concurrent disorders, including medical detoxification for alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids only.
Suits Me: Workshops for WomenRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
A series of workshops help women build confidence in their abilities, and support their transition to the workplace or volunteer sector. Suits Me provides women with professional clothing and personal development opportunities.
Women's Mental Health ProgramRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K1Z 7K4613-722-6521
The program was created out of a need to address the unique way women experience mental illness because of differences in biology and social roles. The underlying philosophy that drives the program is the belief that women can overcome the challenges of mental illness if they receive specialized support, care and guidance.
Queensway Carleton Hospital3045 Baseline RoadOttawa, ON613-721-20001-888-824-9111
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at this hospital is a Schedule 1 facility under the Mental Health Act with 24 beds for acute treatment of adult persons with mental disorders. Psychiatrists provide 24/7 service to QCH’s Emergency Department.
Addiction Services The Oaks Centre St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake, ON
The Oaks Centre is an accredited facility providing substance-use withdrawal management and abstinent based residential treatment programs. The programs are partially funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
Camilus CentreElliot Lake, ON
This accredited 40 bed, coed facility offering residential treatment services for chemical dependency and co-dependency to adults ages 17 and up. An addiction assessment and referral is required.
Local withdrawal management support is immediately available, without an appointment at Cornwall Hospital’s Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre. Montfort Renaissance also provides withdrawal management services.
Individuals seeking a referral into an addiction rehabilitation program must first be screened at an Addiction Assessment Centre. There are two local hospitals that provide this assessment: Cornwall Hospital’s Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre, and Montfort Renaissance.
Families seeking to understand what rehabilitation services are available to their loved ones are encouraged to call Connex Ontario. The operator at Connex Ontario will be able to help identify all available options and can provide families with other helpful information, such as program duration and wait times.
Listed below are the public and private addiction services most widely used by residents of Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne, Ontario, but there are many more. Families can rely on Connex Ontario and our local Addiction Assessment Centres to be aware of all available options.
Connex Ontario
1-866-531-2600
Jean Tweed Centre
215 Evans Ave.
Toronto, ON
416-255-7359
Kingston Withdrawal Management Centre
240 Brock St.
Kingston, ON
613-549-6461
613-238-3311 (crisis)
The Oaks Centre
Withdrawal Management Services
St. Joseph's General HospitalElliot Lake, ON
Residential Treatment Programs
Camilus Centre
Partridge House
25 St. Regis Road
518-358-2223
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program
613-722-6521 Ext. 6158
Sewakwatho
281 State Route 37
518-333-0067
Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Outreach Program
412 State Route 37
518-358-3141
Change Health Care Inc.
613-932-9777
877-937-2282
Community Withdrawal Management Services
613-938-8506
Kanonhkwatsi Riio Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive
Addiction and mental health services for individuals of all age ranges.
Homewood Health Centre
Guelph, ON
Métis Nation of Ontario
Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program
Newgate 180 Addiction Rehab Centre
Merrickville, ON
613-269-2672
888-524-8333
Offers a variety of drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction rehabilitation services.
Agapè Centre40 Fifth Street WestCornwall, ON613-938-9297
Food bank, soup kitchen.
Community Food Share
28 Ottawa StreetMorrisburg, ON613-543-0065
497 May StreetWinchester, ON613-774-0188
Centre de santé communaute de l’Estrie 1 Nation StreetCrysler ON613-774-0188 (for food hamper pick-up only)
Chalmers United ChurchCorner of Minto and Church StreetFinch ON613-774-0188 (for food hamper pick-up only)
Community Food Share is a registered charity created to help fight hunger in our community. We distribute food and sundries from two food banks in Morrisburg and Winchester and food cupboards in Finch and Crysler to individuals and families in Dundas and Stormont Counties.
St. Vincent-de-Paul434 Second Street WestCornwall, ON613-932-0756
The Cornwall food bank is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10:45 AM. Clothing and furniture is also available to people in need.
St. Vincent-de-Paul225 Main Street SouthAlexandria, ON613-525-3466
The food bank in Alexandria is open Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Use the back entrance at the rear of the building.
Please bring your own bags.
Salvation Army500 York StreetCornwall, ON613-932-7515
The food bank is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Thrift Shop is located nearby at 401 Fourth Street West.
Carefor Health and Community Services613-932-3451
Provides transportation from door-to-door for appointments out of town for people over 18 years for a fee.
Monarch Transportation613-577-9315
The cost is $150 plus GST, plus $20 wait time while there. If an agency or program is covering the cost, payment must be arranged prior to drive. 2-3 days lead time is required.
Nancy’s Peace of Mind Care613-330-1928
$20/hr plus parking for Cornwall. $30 per hour drive time (x3 hours return) plus parking and $20/hr wait time (for Ottawa). Please allow lots of lead time.
Social Housing Registry of Cornwall & SDG Housing Access Centre340 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON613-933-6282, Ext 3108
The Social Housing Division delivers programs and services to residents of both the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of SDG. Social Housing helps people who are in need.
Social Housing refers to rental housing developed with the assistance of government and subsidized by government for people with low to moderate incomes, seniors, or people with special needs who can live, with supports, in the community.
Subsidies are based on the tenants' ability to pay, with rents calculated at approximately 30% of gross monthly household income up to market rent. This is known as Rent Geared To Income. Other eligibility criteria must also be met.
Through the Housing Access Centre, the Division also administers Social Housing Centralized Waitlist for geared-to-income housing for low income individuals, families and seniors. Individuals must complete an application and meet all eligibility criteria to be on the waitlist. If you are eligible, you will be placed on the waitlist. Most people need to find their own rental housing in the private market while they are on the wait list as it can be a long wait.
If you wish to apply to be on the waitlist, applications can be picked up at 340 Pitt St - 3rd Floor or you can call 613-937-7512, option # 4.Once you have completed your application, please contact 613-933-6282, ext. 3108 to schedule an appointment to review your application.
Greenview Manor1319 Lisieux StreetCornwall, ON613-933-2117
Group home.
Marlborough Place Assisted Living Homes119 Marlborough St. N.Cornwall, ON613-933-5656
429 Second St. E.Cornwall, ON613-933-5553
758 rue PrincipaleCasselman, ON613-764-5425
Marlborough Place Assisted Living Homes are family-owned and family-operated residences that offer safe, clean and beautiful rooms for residents of all ages. Accept residents with mental health issues at the three locations.
Primrose Manor134 Ninth Street WestCornwall, ON613-933-9310
For adults over 21 with mental health challenges.
Riverview Manor 1198 Montreal RoadCornwall, ON613-938-7455
Residential care for adults over 18 years. Meals, laundry, and housekeeping provided. On site medical care.
Royal Manor128 Marlborough Street NorthCornwall, ON613-933-1154
Accepts residents with mental health issues.
In addition to the Social Workers, Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists that are available by making contact with Family Physicians, community health clinics, community service organizations, and local hospitals, families may find walk-in counselling services helpful. Patients and families that are in a position to pay a fee for service may also choose to hire the services of a local Clinical Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, or Therapist.
Counselling & Support Services of SDG26 Montreal RoadCornwall, ON K6H 1B1613-932-4610 or 1-855-647-8483
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic offers no-fee, single-session counselling services to individuals, couples and families on a first-come, first-served basis every Thursday from 1:00–8:00 p.m. (last session at 6:30 p.m.). Individual and group therapy is also available (fees may apply).
Kanonhkwatsi Riio Health Facility31 Hilltop DriveAkwesasne613-575-2341
Medical Walk-In Clinic, dental office and pharmacy on site.
Community counselling services
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.
Private counselling (fee for service)
Find a Social Worker
Search for a social worker in Eastern Ontario.
Find a Therapist
Search for a therapist in your region.
Find a therapist in this Mental Health Awareness and Therapists Network.
Marriage, Individual & Family Counsellors in Cornwall, ON
Find a therapist through this yellow pages listing.
College of Registered Psychotherapists
See if a therapist is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists.
Cornwall Community Police Service
613-932-2110 (non-emergency)
Call 911 for emergency assistance. An emergency is any situation where people or property are at risk (including medical emergencies).
Ontario Provincial Police
1-888-310-1122 (non-emergency)
Akwesasne Mohawk Police
613-575-2000 (central dispatch)
613-575-2340 (non-emergency)
St. Regis Tribal Police
518-358-9200
Mental Health Crisis Line / Mobile Crisis Team
1-866-996-0991
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis yourself, or you know someone who is, call the mental health crisis line. Operators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serving all individuals, age 16 and up.
Child, Youth & Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
Crisis professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving children, youth age 18 and under, and their families.
Akwesasne Family Wellness Program – Crisis Line
1-800-480-4208
This crisis line service of the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program provides support to women, men and children. Call to get connected with educational healing services.
1-866-863-0511
This free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line supports all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
Families seeking to understand what rehabilitation services are available to their loved ones are encouraged to call Connex Ontario. The operator will be able to help identify all available options and can provide families with other helpful information, such as program duration and wait times. Chat service is also available.
Drug & Alcohol Helpline
1-800-565-8603
A helpful information and referral specialist will answer your call, email or web chat 24/7. The service is free, confidential and anonymous. Operators can provide information about local services and support, offer emotional support and provide strategies to help you meet your goals. Basic education about drug and alcohol problems is also available to callers.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Line
1-855-242-3310
If you are experiencing emotional distress and want to talk, contact the toll-free help line chat online. The service is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (For more long term care, contact a First Nations and Inuit Health Regional Office.)
Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868
Safe, private and non-judgmental counselling for kids, 24/7/365. Visit the website, call 1-800-668-6868 to speak with someone, or send a text CONNECT to 686868.
The LGBT Youth Line is a toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4 to 9:30 PM. The youth line maintains a database of referral resources for LGBT youth in Ontario.
Ontario 211
211 or 1-877-330-3213
A free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area.
Champlain Health Line
Call to connect with local health services in the Champlain LHIN.
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
1-888-230-3505
OPGH is a 1-800 telephone line and website that provides information about the location and availability of problem gambling treatment programs and services in your community and across Ontario.
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Call to speak with a Registered Nurse, for health information or advice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Akwesasne Child and Family ServicesAkwesasne Child Care Program Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Akwesasne Group Home (for youth)Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Outpatient Care Children's Treatment Centre Partridge House inpatient addiction treatment Intensive Preventive ProgramKanonhkwatsi Riio Health Facility Mental Health Crisis Line Métis Healing and Wellness Program Sewakwatho (drop-in recovery support)Three Sisters Program Victim Services
Support for caregivers
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 Hospice4353 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 Helpline1-833-416-2276
Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario1-855-775-7005
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
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.
Forensic Family Support GroupRoyal Ottawa Mental Health Centre1145 Carling Ave.Ottawa, ON613-722-6521 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 ConditionsSeaway Valley Community Health CentreCornwall, ON613-936-0306
A six-week workshop for anyone with a chronic health condition, including family members and family caregivers.
Recovery AcademyOttawa, 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 GroupsBronson Centre211 Bronson Ave.Ottawa, ON613-567-4379 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 TogetherListentofamilies.ca613-527-1201
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.
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