Helpful Resources

We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health.  Please check out the following links to help you in a time of crisis.

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please call 988 or 1-833-456-4566.

The Centre for Effective Practice at https://cep.health provides Adult Mental Health and Youth Mental Health tools to help manage mental health issues with your parents.

ConnexOntario Mental Health Helpline offers local services for mental health, addition and gambling.https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/

Halton region at http://www.halton.ca also offers a mental health webpage to support you.

Kids Help Line - Text WELLNESS to 741741 and you'll be connected to a confidential conversation with a volunteer Crisis Responder.

Acclaim Bereavement and Grief Support  - 1-800-387-7127

ROCK - 24 hour crisis line for children, adolescent and family supports.  Call 905-878-9785

Our population is aging and whether you're a senior or caretaker for someone who is a senior, these 

links and phone numbers may help.

Home and Community Care Support Services Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant - Burlington Branch   (CCAC)     440 Elizabeth St, 4th Fl, Burlington, ON  L7R 2M1    -    905-639-5228

If you live in the Halton Region there are links through the Halton website which has a lot of very helpful information.  https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Older-Adults

Older Adults in Hamilton can find resources at 

https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/adults-55-services/senior-and-older-adult-resources

Smoking and vaping is a hard habit to break.   Below are some suggested options to help you quit.

There is an application for your phone called Quash for young adults who are interested in quitting smoking and vaping.  Go to https://www.quashapp.com for more information.

http://www.halton.ca Halton Regional Public Health's Stop Smoking clinic or call 311.

CAMH provides a 10 week program of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy at http://www.STOPontheNet.com

X-rays are always done on a walk-in basis but you have to book an appointment for an ultrasound.  Wait times for ultrasounds can vary from location to location.  We suggest you call around and see where you can get your imaging done as soon as possible.   

 With a valid OHIP card you can receive government-funded physiotherapy if you are: 65 years or older. 19 years or under. any age after an overnight hospital stay (within the last 12 months) for a condition requiring physiotherapy. 

You will need a referral from Dr. Nayar for OHIP covered physio.