Breaking the Cycle 416.364.7373

www.mothercraft.ca/fset_06_links.htm

If you are pregnant or parenting a small child and you are involved with alcohol and/or other drugs, you may be feeling overwhelmed, trapped, frustrated, lonely, out of control, worried about your child, worried about yourself... Breaking the Cycle can help. The experienced staff will listen, understand, care, and welcome you.

Call 416-364-7373 or drop in to 107-761 Queen St. W., Mon. to Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and bring your children.

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Distress Centres of Toronto 416.408.HELP

www.torontodistresscentre.com/

The Distress Centres of Toronto provides 24-hour telephone support and round- the-clock response to those experiencing emotional distress or in need of crisis intervention and suicide prevention. They also provide face to face support and counseling to people dealing with the effects of suicide and homicide.

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Kids Help Phone 1.800.668.6868

www.kidshelpphone.ca

Children aged 4-19 can get free counselling by phone or online, express themselves through letters, or get information on relevant issues that face them through the Topic Library.

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MOTHERISK 416.813.6780

www.motherisk.org

Treating the Mother and Protecting the Unborn. Your source for evidence-based information about the safety or risk of drugs, chemicals and disease, and the importance of good nutrition for expecting, breastfeeding and new moms.

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Our Sisters' Place 416.486.7432 1.866.363.MOOD

www.oursistersplace.ca/

The headquarters for women who are dealing with problems related both to mood and to hormonal changes, throughout the life cycle. This includes feelings like depression, anxiety, and psychosis, and events like puberty, pregnancy, post-pregnancy, menopause, and post menopause. Our Sisters' Place is a community-based support network for women, with a focus on mood disorders associated with hormonal changes throughout the lifespan. Click here for the Online Postpartum Support Group.

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Poison Information Centre 416.813.5900 1.800.268.9017

www.sickkids.ca/poisoninformationcentre/default.asp

For telephone information and advice about potential or real exposure to poisonous substances. Although located in the Hospital for Sick Kids, the Centre helps both adults and children.

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Telehealth Ontario 1.866.797.0000

www.health.gov.on.ca

24/7 free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse. That means quick, easy access to a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. We can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.

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