Local resources. Inspiring stories. Practical advice.
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in Halton Region geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
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Community resources in Halton Region
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, Halton Region boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Distress Centre Halton
North Halton: 905-877-1211
Oakville: 905-849-4541
Burlington: 905-681-1488
https://www.dchalton.ca/
Crisis Outreach & Support Team (COAST)
Halton Regional Police Service
24-hour crisis line: 1-877-825-9011
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/services/coast/index.php
Halton Mental Health Resource Guide
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/services/coast/documents/CMHA_resource_guide_2015.pdf
Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition
http://www.suicidepreventionhalton.ca/gettinghelp/areyousuicidal.php
Canadian Mental Health Association – Halton Region
https://halton.cmha.ca/
Halton Region mental health services
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Public-Health/Mental-Health
Halton Healthcare – mental health resources
https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/t28545-mental-health
Local counsellors and therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/milton
Local anxiety counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/milton
Local depression counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/milton
Physical health
Find a local physiotherapist
https://portal.collegept.org/public-register/
Find a local chiropractor
https://onlineservice.cco.on.ca/webs/cco/register/?t=1
Find a local registered massage therapist
https://registrants.cmto.com/webclient/registrantdirectory.aspx
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
https://www.alzhn.ca/
Cancer Care Clinic – Halton Healthcare
https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/t28337-cancer-care-clinic
Cancer Assistance Services – Halton Hills
http://cancerassistance.org/
Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre
https://www.milton.ca/en/townhall/miltonseniorsactivitycentre.asp
Halton Region Services for Older Adults
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Older-Adults/Halton-Region-Services-for-Older-Adults
Milton Meals on Wheels
http://miltonmow.com/
Halton Public Health services and resources
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Public-Health
Halton Healthcare
(searchable directory of local hospitals and healthcare services)
https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/
Families and individuals
Family and Community Behaviour Services
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Children-with-Special-Needs/Family-and-Community-Behaviour-Services
Youth Services in Halton
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Youth/Youth-Services-in-Halton
Halton Children’s Aid Society
http://haltoncas.ca/
Local relationship counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/relationship-issues/on/milton
Local divorce counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/divorce/on/milton
Local grief counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/milton
The Women’s Centre of Halton
https://thewomenscentreofhalton.com/
Emergency support and shelters
Halton Women’s Place
Crisis Phone (24 hours): Burlington 905-332-7892 – Milton 905-878-8555
https://haltonwomensplace.com/
The Good Shepherd Centre
https://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/
Home Suite Hope
(directory of emergency housing options in the area)
https://www.homesuitehope.org/access-supports/emergency-housing/
Halton Region shelters and food banks
https://www.insidehalton.com/community-static/4265291-halton-region-shelters-food-banks/
Oakville Fare Share Food Bank
http://www.oakvillefoodbank.com/
Food for Life
(neighbourhood food programs in Halton Region)
https://www.foodforlife.ca/
Burlington Food Bank
http://www.burlingtonfoodbank.ca/home.html
Employment and financial
Employment Halton
http://www.haltonjobs.ca/
Local career counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/career-guidance/on/milton
Employment and financial assistance
(Halton Region)
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance
Credit counselling in Halton Region
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/ontario/halton-region/credit-counselling.html
Newcomers
Services for newcomers to Halton Region
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Newcomers-to-Halton
Halton Multicultural Council
http://hmcconnections.com/
Welcome Centre – Halton District School Board
(supporting newly arrived students)
https://www.hdsb.ca/parents/Pages/New%20to%20Halton/Welcome-Centre.aspx
Newcomer Information Centre
(Oakville)
https://www.tcet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=321
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are few local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer Halton
(local volunteer opportunities)
https://halton.cioc.ca/volunteer/
Blood donor clinics
(search for nearby clinics in Halton Region)
https://blood.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton
https://haltonhamilton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga
https://habitathm.ca/
Volunteering with Halton Healthcare
https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/volunteer/apply