Resources
Mental Health Services
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
Help for Seniors
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
Ticks
Ticks don't discriminate who they bite. They are commonly found in shrubs, trees, grass, wood piles and piles of leaves. If you spend any time outside, you'll want to know about ticks and how to prevent tick bites..
Check out the following sites on how to identify a dangerous tick from a harmless one, how to remove them, how to get them tested for diseases, how to prevent tick bites, etc.
Government of Canada has a great site explaining all of these subjects.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases.html
Also check out the Hamilton website at https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/public-health/environmental-health-hazards/animal-insect-related-diseases and click on Lyme disease and ticks.
Measles Outbreak
As you may know, southern Ontario has had an outbreak of Measles for several months. Previously virtually eradicated in our area, we're seeing more and more unvaccinated people being exposed to Measles.
Public Health Ontario has excellent information about the measles outbreak and how we can assure you are protected on their website. https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Diseases-and-Conditions/Infectious-Diseases/Vaccine-Preventable-Diseases/Measles.
Please assure you and your children are protected by contacting us for information about your vaccines. We will book you an appointment for an MMR shot (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) if you're not protected.
Thinking of Quitting Smoking?
We all know the dangers of smoking. We also all know how hard it can be to quit the habit. Below are some online helpful sites and programs to assist you in quitting.
CAMH provides 10` weeks of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy. For more information visit:
https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/treating-conditions-and-disorders/smoking-cessation
Smoker's Helpline
There is even an app for your phone to help you stop smoking