Health & Wellness (Display All)
- Abuse/Violence Related Support
- Addictions Support
- Bereavement Support
- Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups
- Dementia/Alzheimer Supports and Services
- Falls Prevention Programs/Education
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
- Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Homemaker Assistance
- Mental Health Services and Adult Protective Services
- Physiotherapy Programs and Rehabilitation
- Physician Referrals and Medical Information Services
- Podiatry/Foot Care
- Walk-In Medical Clinics
- Warmlines and Crisis Lines
- Wellness Programs
Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Community Safety
Safety and Support
Crime Stoppers of Niagara
198 Cushman RdUnit 2 St Catharines, ONL2M 6T3
A program run by volunteers and that is NOT a part of the police. Information supplied to police through this community involvement assists in both solving and preventing crime.
While the fastest and most effective way to report a crime is by calling police directly, Crime Stoppers offers a method of reporting that guarantees anonymity.
Callers to Crime Stoppers can neither be asked nor subpoenaed to appear in court when they supply information to Crime Stoppers.
Cash rewards of up to $2000 are offered to persons who call the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Information can be supplied to Crime Stoppers of Niagara through encrypted web tips or phone tips.
Elder Abuse Program: Providing education to the community and cross sector service industry regarding elder abuse, as well as frauds and scams. Providing a connection to community partners that assist with concerns of elder abuse.
https://www.crimestoppersniagara.ca
Toll Free: 1-800-222-8477
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Niagara Gatekeepers Program
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way Thorold, ONL2V 4T7
Phone line that anyone in the community can call to help connect at-risk older adults with programs and services. The Niagara Gatekeeper program works in collaboration with local partner agencies.
Referrals are made to the most appropriate partner agency. Upon consent from the older adult, the partner agency will provide education around local programs and assist in the coordination of referrals to a range of services and supports.
Services are intended to help individuals remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible. The referral line is confidential and callers may remain anonymous..
A senior showing the following signs may need assistance:
- difficulty communicating, including confusion, memory loss, becoming withdrawn, hostile or angry
- changes to personal appearance, including poor hygiene, grooming, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing
- deteriorating home conditions, including extreme neglect or disrepair, bad odoiurs, excessive clutter, neglected pets, lack of food
- deteriorating health such as difficulty seeing, speaking or hearing, poor mobility or balance, recent falls, significant weigh loss, injuries or untreated wounds
- decreased ability to handle money or pay bills
- unusual transactions
- inability to cope with the recent loss of a spouse or family member, friend or pet
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/gatekeepers.aspx
Office: 905-684-0968
Administration: 905-984-2621
Fax: 905-984-6409
Referral Line Mon-Sun 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Niagara Sexual Assault Centre
Landmark Building; 43 Church StSuite 503 St Catharines, ONL2R 7E1
Provides support, individual and group counselling to women, men, victims/survivors of human trafficking and others who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis support line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)
https://www.niagarasexualassaultcentre.com
carsa@sexualassaultniagara.orgOffice: 905-682-7258
Crisis: 905-682-4584
Crisis: 905-329-4011
Fax: 905-682-2114
Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Crisis Support Line and Sex Trafficking Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services - Victim / Witness Assistance Program, St Catharines
Robert S K Welch Courthouse; 59 Church St St Catharines, ONL2R 7N8
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.asp
Office: 905-685-2671
Fax: 905-685-2673
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services - Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Welland
Welland Courthouse; 102 East Main St Welland, ONL3B 3W6
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.asp
Office: 905-735-4326
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services - Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Ellen Fairclough Bldg; 119 King St W9th Flr Hamilton, ONL8P 4Y7
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is part of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. It delivers a range of services that safeguard the legal, personal, and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates and protects charitable property in Ontario.
Services include:
- conducting investigations of possible need for public guardianship
- managing financial affairs and making decisions about the personal care of those under public guardianship
- appointing private guardians of property
- arranging legal representation in capacity proceedings
- acting as litigation guardian or legal representative
- administering the estates of deceased Ontario residents
- protecting charitable property
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt
Office: 905-546-8300
Business Line: (905) 546-8300
Toll Free: 1-800-891-0502
Fax: 905-546-8301
TTY: 1-416-314-2687
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Victim Services Niagara - Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Niagara Regional Police Services Headquarters, 5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls, ONL2E 1X8
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention * needs assessment * safety planning * referrals to community services and system navigation * enhanced support for vulnerable victims * assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to specific crimes including home safety, meals, transportation, basic necessities, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses (homicide) * additional assistance for victims of human trafficking can include a storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility * no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above * financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims (under 25yrs) and spouses of homicide victims
https://www.victimservicesniagara.on.ca
info@victimservicesniagara.comOffice: No public telephone number
Crisis: 905-682-2626
Fax: 289-248-1034
Mon-Sun 24 hours * Text + Chat Line Mon-Sun 9 am-9 pm