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Non-profit organisation
Did you know? Safetynet doesn’t just accept gently-used items — we also recycle well-worn clothing and shoes, torn sheets, and old towels!
Just label your bag "RECYCLE" and drop it off at:
166 South Service Road East, Oakville
Over 200 tons kept out of landfill each year — and counting!
Mission Services
https://mission-services.com/
Rehab Care Ontario
https://hnhb.rehabcareontario.
City of Hamilton – Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services
CAMH Hamilton
You can search counselling supports through the following:
Welcome to Thrive Counselling Services Halton Inc. (Thrive Counselling), a new chapter in a long-running story. Thrive Counselling was created by the 2015 merger between Halton Family Services and Access Counselling & Family Services. Together, we are a comprehensive counselling agency serving the Halton Region since 1954. We are proud of both our long-standing service in Halton as well as our ability to grow and change to meet the needs of our evolving community. Over the years, we have helped thousands of people struggling with individual and family issues including family conflict, separation, divorce, depression, abuse or violence and grief and loss. We support people to thrive in the face of challenge and change.
Thrive is a registered charitable non-profit agency. Primary funding is received from the Ministry of Community & Social Services, Ministry of the Attorney General, and the United Ways of Halton/Hamilton. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our donors, local Service Clubs and organizations whose contributions ensure that we can reach more families in need. Together, we make a difference.
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Access personalized online therapy sessions, starting at just $45.
High therapy costs have burdened Canadians for too long! We're here to change that with quality, affordable care.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes healing in 14 medically-recognized conditions by delivering a high concentration of oxygen quickly and deeply into the affected areas of the body. HBOT for these 14 conditions is covered by OHIP at no cost to the patient.
Embolisms
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Gas gangrene
Crush injury, Compartment Syndrome and other acute traumatic problems
Decompression sickness
Enhancement of healing for wounds
Exceptional blood loss
Intracranial abscess
Necrotizing soft tissue infections
Osteomyelitis
Delayed radiation injury
Skin grafts and flaps
Thermal burns
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss
The Question: "I know I need to prioritize my mental health, but I feel terrible when I have to disappoint people, like when I cancel plans when I'm overwhelmed, saying no to requests when I'm already stretched thin, or not being available when someone needs me. How do I tell the difference between being selfish and taking necessary care of myself?" |
The Response: This struggle is at the core of so many people. The fact that you're even asking this question shows that you're someone who genuinely values your relationships, which makes the guilt even more intense when you need to step back. |
Here's What’s Happening: You've likely learned that your worth comes from being available, helpful, and reliable for others. When you can't show up in the way people expect, your brain interprets this as "I'm failing as a person" rather than "I'm taking care of my basic needs." But there's a crucial difference between disappointing someone and actually harming them. |
Disappointment is temporary discomfort when expectations aren't met. Harm is lasting damage to someone's well-being. |
When you cancel plans because you're emotionally depleted, your friend might feel disappointed for an evening. When you work yourself into burnout trying to meet everyone's needs, you harm yourself and eventually can't show up authentically for anyone. |
Learning to tell the difference between the two is key to protecting your own well-being and maintaining authentic relationships. |
One Small Step: Start distinguishing between inconvenience and emergency. Before saying yes to requests, ask yourself whether this is truly urgent or simply something someone would prefer you handle for them. |
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Then say to yourself: "Taking care of my mental health allows me to show up as my best self in relationships." The people who matter will understand that you taking care of yourself ultimately benefits everyone, including them. |
