The following Windsor-Essex County organizations offer presentations, assessments, treatment, support, or referrals related to the Work-Life Balance initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to address some of the issues associated with balancing roles and responsibilities at work and at home; the Work-Life Balance. Topics covered in the initiative include: shiftwork and sleep, healthy relationships at home, enhancing communication skills, dinner time chaos, and making time for yourself.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

T: 519-256-9975 (Windsor) · T: 519-326-0268 (Leamington) 24-hour Answering Service
Offers treatment through a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Individuals with a desire to stop drinking are eligible.

Brochures and Pamphlets: 

• Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace?
• A.A. at a Glance
• Information on Alcoholics Anonymous
• Problems Other Than Alcohol (excerpts)

Brentwood Recovery Home

T: 519-253-2441 ·  F: 519-258-2095
Contact:  Tracey Bruner
This residential program provides assessment and treatment of substance abuse. Residential and day programs are available for men and women, ages 16 and up. An outpatient youth program is also offered. Those who are attempting to overcome substance abuse and its consequences are eligible.

Brochures and Pamphlets: 

• Brentwood Recovery Home

 
The Canadian Cancer Society

T: 519-254-5116 · F: 519-254-4809 · www.ontario.cancer.ca or www.cancer.ca
Brochures and Pamphlets:
These resources are available online at www.ontario.cancer.ca. Click on “Publication/Resources”, then click on “Risk Reduction” and then select “Screening and Early Detection”

•  Breast Health: What you can do
•  Breast Self-Examination: What you can do
•  Cancer Facts: What men can do
•  Cancer Facts:  What women can do
•  Prostate Health: What you can do

If you prefer to have a copy of the actual publication, you can call your local branch or call the Cancer Information service at 1-888-939-3333.

Services:
The Essex County branch provides the following. For further details on times, schedules, and information pertaining to the service, please call the local branch number.

• Emotional Support - can include telephone and face to face support
• Cancer Connection - one-to-one telephone based emotional support
• Reach to Recovery - one-to-one emotional support for those living with breast cancer
• Living with Cancer - group emotional support
• Transportation- help getting to and from cancer-related care.

 
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

T: 519-255-7440 · F: 519-255-7817 ·  www.cmha-wecb.on.ca 
Contact: Kerri Simpson
Brochures/Pamphlets:
The following are just a few of the many brochures/pamphlets that can be downloaded from your local CMHA website (www.cmha-wecb.on.ca). Click on “Resources” to browse the many resources.

• Depression in the Workplace
• Stress
• Mental Illnesses
• Getting Help: When & How
• The Myths of Mental Illness
• Mental Illness in the Family
• Separation and Divorce
• Coping with Unemployment
• You and Your Aging Parents
• Depression and Manic Depression
• Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Prevention and Specialized Services
CMHA also has programs for people who are experiencing some of life's difficulties. Many people cope relatively well with stress and life changes. Some people, however, may need support to get through these challenges. Without adequate support, they put themselves at risk for developing more serious mental health problems. The services offered by the Prevention and Specialized Services Unit offer exactly that - services for people in special circumstances, who may be at high risk of developing more serious mental health problems.

• Balancing Work and Home
• Communication
• Breaking Loose
• Harassment in the Workplace
• Lifestyles and Retirement
• Stress Management in the workplace
• Time Management
• Coping with Caregiver Stress
• Managing Shift Work
• Anger Management
• The Impact of Change in the Workplace
• Downsizing and Survivor syndrome
• Working with Difficult People
• Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace

Catholic Family Services of Windsor-Essex County

T: 519-254-5164 · F: 519-254-0611 · Offices in Windsor, Amherstburg, and Tecumseh
The agency offers professional counselling services for all types of family problems, including individual, marital, parent-child, and family counselling.

 
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

T: 519-251-0500 · F:  519-251-0494 ·  www.camh.net 
Contact: Suzanne Rankin, Administrative Secretary
The Community Health and Education offices of the CAMH integrate community needs with research and development to prevent and reduce addiction and mental health problems across Ontario. Through consultation, the agency contributes to building partnerships with communities, professionals, and governments to identify needs, provide training and promote, implement, and evaluate research-based programs, products, and services. Services are available in English and French. No fees. Information presentations on treatment services are available upon request. 

Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health Information Line (1-800-463-6273)
This free and confidential information line provides up-to-date information and referrals to prevention and treatment resources throughout Ontario. Callers can speak with staff about alcohol, other drugs, and mental health topics, or order printed materials. Over 40-recorded messages can be accessed 24 hours/day in both English and French with a limited selection in
15 other languages.

Brochures and Pamphlets:
To order CAMH products call 1-800-661-1111.
These materials offer information on substance abuse and mental health problems. Unless otherwise noted, the first 50 copies are free of charge to Ontario residents.

• Evaluate Your Drinking (Package of 50 for $10, P391)
• Dealing with Drinking (Package of 25 for $21.25, P391)

"Do You Know” pamphlets present straightforward, easy-to-understand information about a variety of addictive substances and their effects. Each title costs $10 (package of 50).

1. Do You Know…Alcohol (P251)
2. Do You Know…Amphetamines (P252)
3. Do You Know…Cannabis (P254)
4. Do You Know…Caffeine (P263)

Challenges for Success Ropes Course

T: 519-726-ROPE (7673) · F: 519-726-5854 · ropes@ropeschallenge.com · www.ropeschallenge.com
Challenges for Success Ropes Course offers an original approach to team building, personal growth, and leadership skills training. Through a series of activities, initiatives and challenges, facilitators work with groups to explore and develop communication skills, leadership, trust, cooperation, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills. Clients participate directly and experientially in programs designed to work on their specific areas of interest. These new ideas and insights can be transferred back to their work and personal relationships. The Challenges for Success Ropes Course can be used to develop skills with a wide variety of groups ranging from school groups to corporate groups and from recreation groups to therapeutic groups. By assessing a group’s needs, the Challenges for Success Ropes Course staff will create a uniquely designed and customized program.

 
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)

T: 519-258-8211 · F: 519-258-6288 · www.we.ccac-ont.ca · ccac.reception@we.ccac-ont.ca
CCAC receives referrals from family members. Placement coordinators are available to answer questions or address concerns specific to long-term care options, provide assistance in placing an individual in long-term care, and provide information on rest homes. CCAC can also arrange for home care services, and it provides information and referral about other community and health care services in Windsor and Essex County

Credit Counselling Services of South-Western Ontario Inc.

T: 519-258-2030 Windsor, Amherstburg and Leamington
Provides employees with information on how they can learn more about personal money management by accessing services that include how to budget.  Credit Counselling is a non-profit agency that provides counselling services for personal money management, the arrangement of consumer debt repayment programs as well as the promotion of consumer credit education. The agency provides budget-counselling services, which set long and short-term goals and help the client identify and develop a budgeting plan and money management skills. The consumer debt repayment programs provide mediation and intervention on behalf of the client, while working with his/her creditors to resolve financial issues.

Family Service Windsor-Essex County

T: 519-256-1831 · F: 519-256-5258 · www.familyservicewindsor.on.ca
Professional counselling service that assists families and individuals with problems related to marriage, parent-child relationships, personal adjustment, and self-esteem. Public education, speakers and workshops are offered.

Health, Fitness and Exercise Services

Visit the Yellow Pages in the telephone book under Health, Fitness, and Exercise Services for a complete listing of health and fitness clubs, martial arts schools, personal trainers, dance schools, municipal recreation services, women’s clubs, YMCA and more. To help select a facility that employs qualified fitness professionals, request a copy of the resource “Finding a Health and Fitness Club” from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO)

T: 519-254-4345 · F: 519-254-4215 · www.heartandstroke.ca
Contact: Lynn O’Brien

Brochures and Pamphlets:

 
Local Employee Assistance Program Providers (EAP)

T: 519-776-6004
Many workplaces already have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place. They are designed to reach and encourage employees to seek help as well as link troubled employees with an appropriate helping service. Employee Assistance Programs provide help or counselling in many areas, often including issues related to stress management. If your workplace has an EAP in place, make sure that the program and its services are well known by all employees. If an EAP does not exist in your workplace and you are interested in finding out more, call Renu Khosla from the Windsor District Employee Assistance Program Council at 519-776-6004.

Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services

T: 519-258-0484 · F: 519-258-0488 · maryvale@wincom.net 
Contact: Janet Glos, Program Manager
A treatment centre providing residential, day, and crisis services for adolescents, who are experiencing emotional and behavioural problems, and their families. No fees. Information presentations are available upon request.

Brochures and Pamphlets:

Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County

T: 519-255-1127  F: 519-255-1435 mcc@mnsi.met  www.themcc.com
The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County offers a number of programs and resources to help organizations and individuals communicate more effectively with persons from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Programs and Services:

University of Windsor Mediation Service –Faculty of Law

T: 519-253-2300 x 2954 · F: 519-971-3675 ·  uwms@uwindsor.ca 
The University of Windsor Mediation Service (UWMS) is a free university and community service offered through the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. The UWMS has been active in the Windsor-Essex and University communities providing conflict resolution services. The UWMS offers:

• Mediation services for students, faculty and community members.
• Facilitation services for on- and off-campus organizations experiencing conflict.
• Conflict resolution skills training for businesses and organizations.

 
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)

T: 519-258-2146 x 3100 · F: 519-776-6102 · www.wechealthunit.org
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides a variety of pamphlets, brochures, presentations and workshops, covering a variety of topics that can help individuals manage work-life conflict and achieve work-life balance.

Intake Nurse:
T: 519-258-2146 x 1350
The Intake Nurse is available to provide telephone counselling on a variety of topics related to adjusting to new challenges as a parent.  Hours of operation are from Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30p.m.

Brochures, Pamphlets and Handouts:

Presentations and Workshops:

• Fall 2004 Workshop For Parents of Toddlers & Preschoolers  
  October – December, 2004
  Free two hour information sessions on a variety of topics for parents and caregivers of children under six years of age. For more information on dates, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Website. Registration is required.
  Windsor and Essex: call 519-258-2146 x 1340
  Leamington: call 519-326-5716 x 2100
  www.wechealthunit.org
• Pregnant and Productive
  This presentation focuses on establishing pregnancy-friendly workplaces and can be provided
  to both employees and employers. Topics include identifying reproduction hazards, risk factors (i.e. physical, social, ergonomic, chemical, etc.), and sample policies and procedures. 
  For information please call 258-2146 x 3150.
• Prenatal Classes
  These free informational sessions help to prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Topics covered include: steps to a healthier pregnancy; changes in pregnancy; managing labour and delivery; postpartum experience; and infant nutrition. Five weekly sessions are held in Windsor and Leamington on weekdays from 7-9 p.m. Registration is required.
  Windsor and Essex: call 519-258-2146 x 1340
  Leamington: call 519-326-5716 x 2100
• Just For Moms and Babies
  A six-week series for new mothers with children, birth to six months that covers topics such as family adjustments, nutrition and feeding, baby’s development, taking care of yourself, safety and illness, and play and parenting. For more information on dates, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Website. Registration is required.
  Windsor and Essex: call 519-258-2146 x 1340
  Leamington: call 519-326-5716 x 2100
• Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic
  Breastfeeding your baby? Do you have questions? Bring your baby and visit a Public Nurse at one the Health Unit’s drop-in clinics. For times and locations of our drop-in clinics contact the Intake Nurse at 519-258-2146 x 1350

Windsor Focus Community

T: 519-254-6116  · F: 519-254-0344 · focus@jet2.net
Contact: Stephen Gard
Windsor FOCUS Community provides alcohol and drug prevention and injury prevention programs in Windsor-Essex County. Programs target groups that range from birth to seniors. A special emphasis is on preventing alcohol and drug abuse and injuries due to alcohol and drug use among youth. Windsor FOCUS Community is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is operated by the Teen Health Centre.