Resources in Waterloo Region
Here 24/7 is your connection to the addictions, mental health, and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington. They do the intake, assessment, referral, crisis, waitlist and appointment booking work for these important programs. In Crisis or Need Support? Call 1-844-HERE247 (1-844-437-3247) anytime.
Front Door works with parents/caregivers, children and youth (up to their 18th birthday) who are struggling with life’s challenges such as emotions, behaviours, relationships and mental health.
Carizon specializes in children’s mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports, and collective wellness.
K-W Counselling is a multi-service agency providing individual, family, group and outreach, supports to the community.
White Owl is dedicated to innovative Indigenous Wholistic practice with a commitment to whole-person development within the family and community. They offer individual, couple and family counselling, outreach programs, and land-based teachings and programs.
Kind Minds Family Wellness is an organization made up of 15 Black professionals that provide culturally relevant, identity-affirming support to our community. They specialize in Afrocentric/culturally grounded counselling, education, employment and research advocacy.
Coalition of Muslim Women is an organization that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, and leadership and skills development for women, while addressing issues of gender-based violence, racism, discrimination and Islamophobia.
OK2BME.ca is operated by KW Counselling Services. This program provides supportive services for 2LGBTQIA+ identified children, teens and their families.
Spectrum is an organization that serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Waterloo Region and the community.
Ray of Hope Youth Support Services helps young people and their families find healthy long-term coping solutions that empower them to build wholistic futures. This program offers counselling and treatment to address substance and addictions concerns
Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre offers a range of services for individuals of all ages with developmental disability and or an autism spectrum disorder.
House of Friendship Family Outreach Program is a neighbourhood-based program funded by the Region of Waterloo that works with families with children aged 17 and under to prevent and reduce the effects of poverty. The Family Outreach brochure contains information on the Family Outreach Program which addresses child poverty.
Region of Waterloo Public Health provides many services, resources and supports available that may be helpful to youth and students, such as reduced bus fare and health-related matters.
Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) has resources and information on supports available in Waterloo Region.
Parenting Now is a website, supported by KW Counselling Services, for parents and those who care about children. Check out this resource to connect with other parents, learn new skills and ideas, and find support through local services and resources.
