ROWPS PEER SUPPORT RESOURCE LIST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Local Psychologists – First Responder Cultural Awareness Family Resources – Domestic Abuse, Separation/Divorce and Couples Counselling Children’s Services Grief, Loss and Bereavement Anger Management and Substance Abuse Resources Self-Help and Trauma (Websites) Self-Guidance (Apps, Webinars, Podcasts and Toolkits)

LOCAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
First Responder Cultural Awareness

AGENCY	ADDRESS	CONTACT	WEBSITE
Breakwater Institute for Occupational Stress and Trauma	149 King St. W, Cambridge, ON	Phone: 519-884-6226 Email: admin@breakwaterinstitute.ca	breakwaterinstitute.ca
Broadleaf Health	22 Liverpool St., Guelph ON	Phone: 519-265-7734 Email: admin@broadleafhealth.ca	Broadleafhealth.ca
Cambridge Psychology Centre	112 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge ON	Phone: 519-740-7792	Cambpsych.ca
Dr. Catherine Bart	153 Huron St., Stratford ON	Phone: 519-273-2522
Jett Psychological Services	53 Yarmouth St., Guelph ON	Phone: 519-265-8033 Email: admin@jettpsychologicalservices.com	Jettpsychologicalservices.ca

FAMILY RESOURCES
Domestic Abuse, Separation/Divorce, Couples Counselling

AGENCY	CONTACT / ADDRESS	SERVICES	WEBSITE
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region	24/7 Support Lines: 519-653-2422 or 519-742-5894	2 emergency shelters for women and children Outreach program for women not requiring shelter Counseling Safety planning Support programs Prevention and awareness projects	wcswr.org
Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region	Address: 400 Queen Street S. Kitchener ON Phone: 519-743-6333 Email: coordinator@ familyviolenceprojectwr.ca	Victim focused and trauma-informed services Needs and risk assessment Individualized safety planning Counseling (individual, group, family, couples) Police reporting and criminal court process Shelter/housing supports Child protection	familyviolenceprojectwr.ca
Victim Services of Waterloo Region	Phone: 519-585-2363 Email: vswr@wrps.on.ca	Crisis Response Program – dispatches trained staff and volunteers to scenes of emergencies to provide immediate emotional support, safety planning, and information on next steps Community education, a Victim Quick Response Program – offers short-term financial aid, suite of public resources on trauma, violence prevention, and recovery Enables seamless referral pathways for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other traumatic events Educational outreach to improve community understanding of victimization and available supports	www.vswr.ca
Wilmot‑Wellesley Family Resource Centre: Family Violence Prevention Program	Address: 175 Waterloo St., Unit 1 New Hamburg ON Phone: 519-662-2731 Email: info@ wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca	Safety planning, crisis counselling, women’s support groups, legal/advocacy referral Individual and group counselling for survivors of relationship or family violence Connect partner agencies for housing needs, financial assistance, employment support, and child-focused programs	wilmotfamilyresourcecentre
Upstream Counselling	Address: 420 Weber St. N., Unit G Waterloo ON Phone: 226-535-5200 Email: info@upstreamcounselling.com	Online and in-person counselling Individual, family, couples counselling First responders counselling Modality and situational focused training/therapy	upstreamcounselling.com
Reflection Counselling Services	Address: 41 Erb St. E Waterloo ON Phone: 519-208-4800 Email: stephanie@ Reflectioncounselling.ca	Individual counselling EMDR therapy Trauma-informed care training (for health care providers and first responders) Areas of focus: depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma/PTSD, grief	reflectioncounselling.ca
Mindful Path Counselling	Address: (Multiple locations) 9 Samuel St. Kitchener ON Phone: 226-208-2722 Email: info@ Mindfulpathcounselling.ca	Online, in-person and phone counselling services Individual, couples, and family counselling Trauma, anxiety, and depression therapy Support for grief, burnout, life transitions, identity, and relationship issues Workshops and group programs on mindfulness, emotion regulation, and self-compassion	mindfulpathcounselling.ca
Legal Aid Ontario/Family Law Support	Phone: 1-800-668-8258 Email: info@loa.on.ca	Legal assistance for domestic violence, family law, separation/divorce and child-support issues	legalaid.on.ca
By Peaceful Waters	Address: 60 Baffin Pl., Unit 4 Waterloo ON Phone: 519-886-8577 Toll Free: 1-888-926-0519 Email: info@bypeacefulwaters.ca	Child-centred divorce services Intimate partner violence screening Therapy services for individuals, groups, couples, family and children/teens Parent and life coaching services Co-parenting plans, children’s emotional support, and managing transitions, mediation vs litigation and collaboration with lawyers	bypeacefulwaters.ca
John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington/Family and Children Services of the Waterloo Region	Address: *Family Centre* 65 Hanson Ave. Kitchener ON *Family Centre Offices* 200 Ardelt Ave. Kitchener ON 168 Hespeler R. Cambridge ON Phones: Kitchener/Waterloo 519-576-0540 Cambridge 519-623-6970	Targeted program “Caring Dads” (for fathers who wish to improve relationship with children after family violence) “Partners for Healthy Relationships” (for couples where there has been intimate partner violence) Online contact form	facswaterloo.org johnhoward.on.ca

Children’s Services

ADDRESS	CONTACT	SERVICES	WEBSITE
Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health	Address: 35 Dickson St. Cambridge, ON Phone: 519-749-2932 Facebook: facebook.com/FrontDoorCMH	Intake, counselling, and referral services aimed at improving emotional well-being and family functioning Walk-in counselling, crisis response, and in-home supports: Zero2Six (ages 0–6) and Partners (ages 7–18) Most services are free Hours typically Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	frontdoormentalhealth.com
Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre	Address: 285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON Phone: 519-884-7755	Therapeutic mental health services for children and youth across the Waterloo Region Offer live-in and day treatment programs for ages 6 to 18 Assessment services, family crisis and prevention counseling, and community or school-based interventions Specialized programs – structured therapeutic environments for youth requiring intensive, residential care Initiatives include youth justice programs, autism services, and family counseling	starlingcs.ca
Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region	Address: 200 Ardelt Ave. Kitchener, ON (main office) 168 Hespeler Rd. Cambridge ON (satellite office) Phone: Kitchener/Waterloo 519-576-0540 Cambridge 519-623-6970	Adoption and foster care programs Counseling and referral services, crisis intervention, and support for survivors of sexual abuse Education and training for foster parents Collaboration with community partners to promote early intervention and family resilience Walk-in or appointment-based support during business hours, with 24-hour emergency response available	facswaterloo.org
Camino Wellbeing & Mental Health	Address: 400 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON Phone: 519-743-6333 Email: info@caminowellbeing.ca	Individual, family, and group counselling Youth engagement and development Family violence prevention and support Settlement and newcomer wellbeing programs Specialized services for 2SLGBTQIA and individuals through OK2BME initiative Credit counselling, workplace resilience training, and trauma-informed support	caminowellbeing.ca
Bloom Child and Family Therapy	Address: 7 Willow St, Waterloo, ON Phone: 226-647-7529 Email: info@bloomkwtherapy.ca	Private mental health practice specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy Individual, family, and group therapy services address concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, trauma, and self-harm Modalities include play therapy, art and music therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Collaboration between clients and therapists, ensuring individualized treatment plans that reflect client’s goals and developmental needs Team of social workers and psychotherapists Help families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and support emotional well-being Offers in-person and virtual sessions.	bloomkwtherapy.ca
Trillium Counselling	Address: 55 Erb St E Suite 303 Waterloo ON Phone: 226-752-8857 Email: office@trilliumcounselling.ca	For teens and adolescents: Navigate intense emotions, learning to manage feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety in healthier ways. Build greater self-confidence and a clearer sense of identity. Strengthen communication and connections with family, friends, and peers. Manage stress and focus better on school, sports, or social commitments. Develop practical coping strategies for setbacks, transitions, and times of uncertainty	trilliumcounselling.ca
Transformation Counselling	Address: (Multiple locations) 9 Samuel St. Kitchener ON Phone: 226-208-2722 Email: info@ Mindfulpathcounselling.ca	Help children to process and resolve experiences Tailor treatment modalities to best support each child’s healing journey Play therapy, sand tray, visualization, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, art & sound therapy, and body movement work such as Brain gym and yoga. Develop a treatment plan and start making healthy changes Identify relationship dynamics	transformationcounselling.com
Exhale Therapy	Address: 475 Park St. Kitchener, ON Phone: 226- 647-1710 Email: info@exhaletherapy.ca	Counselling for infants, toddlers, teens, young adults and parents Use modalities such as drawing, playing, and talking Older kids and teens, activities and ideas that focus on learning the skills they need Talking through feelings and understanding problems Praise and support as children learn and provide ongoing empathy and validation for the struggles they may be facing Support children to believe in themselves, find their strengths, build helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioural habits	exhaletherapy.ca
Creative Therapy Health Services	Address: 136 Moore Ave S Unit D Waterloo, ON Phone: 519-954-5026 Email: info@creativeot.com	Therapeutic support for children and youth Help young people strengthen emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience through play-based, creative counseling approaches tailored to their individual needs Play therapy, art, movement, and storytelling Sessions are customized to meet the child where they are, promoting trust and comfort Approaches integrate elements of trauma-informed care and neurodiversity-affirming practice Supports clients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental differences	creativeot.com
Roots and Resilience Counselling & Wellness	Address: 160 Montgomery Rd. Kitchener, ON Phone: 519-574-9502Email: Jill@counsellingwellnesscentre.com	Therapeutic support for children and youth Help young people strengthen emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience through play-based, creative counseling approaches tailored to their individual needs Play therapy, art, movement, and storytelling Sessions are customized to meet the child where they are, promoting trust and comfort Approaches integrate elements of trauma-informed care and neurodiversity-affirming practice Supports clients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental differences	personallyassistme.ca/randr
C.A.R.E. Counselling and Coaching	Address: 15 Westmount Rd S. Waterloo, ON Phone: 519-747-2273 Email: info.carecounsellingandcoaching@gmail.com	Individual, couples, and family therapy Common therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, attachment-informed therapy, and mindfulness-based practices Serves adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions	carecounsellingandcoaching.com
Kids Help Phone	Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868	24/7 confidential support for children and teens
One Stop Talk	Phone: 1-855-416-8255Email: communications@onestoptalk.ca	Free online/phone therapy for Ontario children and youth under 18 Immediate mental health support with a registered therapist	onestoptalk.ca

GRIEF, LOSS & BEREAVEMENT

ADDRESS	CONTACT	SERVICES	WEBSITE
The Coping Centre	Address: 1740 Blair Rd. Cambridge ON Phone: 519-650-0852 Email: coping@copingcentre.com	Support groups (for all ages) Seminars and workshops Adventure camp	copingcentre.com
Boots on the Ground	Address: Phone: 833-677-BOOT (2668) Email: info@bootsontheground.ca	24/7 anonymous peer support for first responders IMPACT debrief Therapy dogs Chaplaincy & advocacy programs Clinician funding	bootsontheground.ca
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR)	Address: The Family Centre 65 Hanson Ave., Suite 1042 Kitchener ON Phone: 226-780-7236 Email: admin@bfomidwest.org (general inquiries) support@bfomidwest.org (programs & support)	Grief support programs for children, youth, parents, individuals and families Education and outreach Events Memorials and fundraisers	bfomidwest.org
Hummingbird Centre for Hope	Address: 65 Hanson Ave. Kitchener ON Phone: 519-500-8535 Email: marny@ hummingbirdcentreforhope.com	Programs designed to meet the unique needs of widowed parents Programs delivered through the power of peer support Facilitators are widowed parents who bring their own understanding and experience	hummingbirdcentre
Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council	Address: 165 King St., E. Kitchener ON Phone: 519-884-0422 Email: wrspc-admin@wrspc.ca	Coping with suicide loss Supporting someone else Keeping yourself safe Education and awareness	wrspc.ca
Hospice Waterloo Region	Address: 100 Hospice Way Waterloo ON Phone: 519-743-4114 Email: hopsice@hospicewaterloo.ca	Support for those living with life-threatening illness, caregivers and those grieving a loss Events (walking groups, café chats, yoga) Education and training	hospicewaterloo.ca

THERAPIST SEARCH

ADDRESS	CONTACT	SEARCH KEYWORD	WEBSITE
WSIB Community Mental Health Program	Phone: 1-800-387-0750	Psychologist directory- search by location	wsib.ca
Psychology Today		Therapist – search by specialty, region and treatment approach	psychologytoday.com
College of Psychologists of Ontario		Psychologist – search by specialty, region and treatment approach	members.cpo.on.ca
Choosing a Mental Health Care Provider		Differences between mental health workforce training	Ont-Mental-Health-Professional-comparison-chart.pdf
Difference between Psychologists & Psychiatrists		Q&A – differences between psychologists and psychiatrists	psych.on.ca

anger management and substance abuse resources

ADDRESS	CONTACT	SERVICES	WEBSITE
Here 24/7	Address: 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph ON 67 King St., E. Kitchener ON 3-9 Wellington St. Cambridge ON Phone: 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247) Temporary Number: 226-790-4529 TTY: 1-877-688-5501	Services by age and location Addiction services Mental health services Family support services Virtual support services Front door to the addiction, mental health and crisis services provided by 11 partner agencies across Waterloo – Wellington	here247.ca
Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy	Phone: 416-326-5000 Toll free: 866-517-0571	Addiction treatment programs Counselling and group support Opioid replacement therapy Supportive housing Withdrawal treatment and support Youth and family support	waterlooregiondrugstrategy
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN)	Phone: 519-749-4310	Mental health and addiction services Programs based on age and conditions Inpatient and outpatient services Withdrawal management Support for families supporting loved ones in recovery	grhosp.on.ca
Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region (CCWR)	Phone: 519-884-0000 (Intake)	Partnership of six non-profit counselling agencies offering counselling Cover a broad range of issues: anger management, addiction, trauma, etc. Multiple therapy modalities	counsellingwr.ca
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community	Address: 60 Westwood Rd. Guelph ON Phone: 519-837-1470 Email: info@stonehengetc.com	Addiction treatment program	stonehengetc.com
Homewood Health Centre	Address: 150 Delhi St. Guelph ON Phone: 1-866-690-0396 (General inquiries) 1-866-856-1337 (Admissions)	Addiction treatment program Co-occurring mental health and substance use Trauma/PTSD treatment Depression and mood disorder treatment Specialized program for first responders, military and veteran members Family support	homewoodhealthcentre.com
Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services	Address: (Multiple locations) 9 Samuel St. Kitchener ON Phone: 226-208-2722 Email: info@ Mindfulpathcounselling.ca	Help children to process and resolve experiences Tailor treatment modalities to best support each child’s healing journey Play therapy, sand tray, visualization, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, art & sound therapy, and body movement work such as Brain gym and yoga. Develop a treatment plan and start making healthy changes Identify relationship dynamics	transformationcounselling.com
Alcoholics Anonymous (Kitchener-Waterloo)	Address: Good Morning Meeting St. Mark’s Place 825 King St. W., Kitchener ON @ 10:30 am High Noon Group 22 Madison Ave. Kitchener ON @ 12:00 pm AA District 2 22 Madison Ave. N. Kitchener ON Phone: 519-742-6183	Cambridge AA Meetings Kitchener-Waterloo AA Meetings Guelph AA Meetings	kwaa.ca
Narcotics Anonymous	Phone: 1-888-811-3887 Email: info@gtascna.org	Waterloo Region NA Meetings	gtascna.org
Roots and Resilience Counselling & Wellness	Address: 160 Montgomery Rd. Kitchener, ON Phone: 519-574-9502 Email: Jill@counsellingwellnesscentre.com	Therapeutic support for children and youth Help young people strengthen emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience through play-based, creative counseling approaches tailored to their individual needs Play therapy, art, movement, and storytelling Sessions are customized to meet the child where they are, promoting trust and comfort Approaches integrate elements of trauma-informed care and neurodiversity-affirming practice Supports clients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental differences	personallyassistme.ca/randr
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)	Address: Fergus 6420 Beatty Ln. N. Unit 107 Fergus ON Guelph 176 Wyndham St. N. Guelph ON Phone: 1-844-722-2977 Email: info@raamww.ca	Address substance dependence Review of treatment options – harm reduction and abstinence Education and support related to withdrawal Brief individual counselling and peer support Help with cravings Referral to longer-term supports	raamww.ca

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SELF-HELP AND TRAUMA INFORMATION (WEBSITES)

ADDRESS	CONTACT	SERVICES	WEBSITE
Mind Beacon		Online mental health support virtual therapy clinic mental wellness content therapist guided programs referrals	mindbeacon.com
Here 24/7	Phone: 844-437-3247	Addiction treatment programs Counselling and group support Opioid replacement therapy Supportive housing Withdrawal treatment and support Youth and family support	here247.ca
Government of Ontario	Phone: 416-326-5000 Toll free: 866-517-0571	Mental wellbeing of first responders & public safety personnel Mental health support in Ontario Addiction services Mental health in the workplace	ontario.ca
Boots on the Ground	Phone: 833-677-BOOT (2668) Email: info@bootsontheground.ca	24/7 anonymous peer support for first responders IMPACT debrief Therapy dogs Chaplaincy & advocacy programs Clinician funding	bootsontheground.ca
Badge of Life Canada	Email: info@badgeoflifecanada.org	Addiction treatment program	badgeoflifecanada.org

SELF GUIDANCE (APPS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, TOOLKITS)

AGENCY	LINKS	SERVICES	WEBSITE
Positive Psychology	7 Great Benefits of Mindfulness Mindfulness Exercises and Activities	Benefits of mindfulness Mindfulness exercises and activities	mindbeacon.com
Insight Timer	Mindfulness, Meditations and Retreats	Mental health and wellbeing Sleep health Emotional healthSpiritual health Meditation guides -Retreat services	insighttimer.com
Mindfulness Coach App	iOS App Download Android App Download	Mindfulness education Self-guided or guided mindfulness exercises Progress tracking Strategies to overcome mindfulness challenges	mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach
Mindful	How to meditate Getting started Guided practices In-depth guides: mini courses & workshops	How-To guide to practice mindfulness in daily life Meditations Mini courses & workshops Guided practices for mindful stress, kids, breathing, work, sleep, eating, movement and compassion	mindful.org
UCLA Mindfulness Education Center	Classes and events Free guided meditations	Classes Daylong/multi-day retreats Drop-in meditations Mindfulness in the workplace Study groups Weekly meditations and talks	uclahealth.org
AMRA (American Mindfulness Research Association)	Monthly bulletin Podcasts Up-to-date mindfulness news	Up-to-date research on mindfulness Podcasts Monthly bulletin Journal club	goamra.org
Healthy Minds App	iOS App Download Android App Download	Facilitate skills for wellbeing Assess and measure wellbeing Immersive practices for all lifestyles Powerful insights and lessons	hminnovations.org
Self-Compassion	Self-compassion education Self-compassion practice Workshops 5-day challenge	Self-compassion education Guided practice Self-compassion exercises Tips for practice 5-day self-compassion challenge Workshops	self-compassion.org
US Office of Victim Services	Blueprint for vicarious trauma toolkit	Vicarious Trauma Toolkit	ovc.ojp.gov/program
Code 3 Counseling Podcast	Code 3 Counseling Podcast	Mental health and personal support for first responders and their families Discusses relevant first responder community topics from people who understand the profession 4.9 stars -updated bi-weekly	code-3-counseling-podcast
American Psychological Association – Division 12	CBT for gambling CBT for substance use Contingency management for substance use disorder CBT for insomnia Exposure and response prevention for OCD	Understanding mental health treatments Brief outlines of treatment approaches (i.e. gambling, substance use, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorders)	societyofclinicalpsychology.org