Child Welfare

• Stress, anxiety or depression
• Infertility struggles
• Family or romantic problems
• Parenting
• Becoming assertive
• Questions about identity or sexuality
• Grief
• Trauma such as sexual assault or violence
• Workplace conflict or difficulties
• Coping with life overwhelming circumstances
• Counselling to newcomers
• Mental health and addictions

Counselling support workers help newcomers deal with challenges of adapting to life in Canada. The counsellor can help with pre-existing or new concerns and help with problem solving and working towards goals and personal skills.

Counselling supports are given at IRSA offices or at client's home, through individual interventions or the coordination of small support group sessions.

An online search platform for well-being supports available in-person, by phone, virtually, or by app in local communities across Kanata / Canada, using Kids Help Phone's directory of vetted resources. Categories include:

• Counselling, Mental Health and Crisis Support
• Violence and Abuse Support
• Healthcare and Sexual Health
• Housing and Homelessness Support
• Education and Job Support
• Indigenous Supports
• Addiction and Substance Use Support
• 2SLGBTQ+ Supports
• Newcomer Supports
• Legal and Advocacy Support

• Nutritional assessment and counselling: Promotes a healthy pregnancy
• Nutritional supplements: In case of a high-risk pregnancy, approved supplements might be available at no cost
• Milk Ticket Support: Milk tickets are available for eligible clients who are participating in regular nutrition counselling with dietitians
• Services for infants and toddlers: Offers advice on healthy eating for new parents, guidance on infant feeding, and help with breastfeeding challenges
• Services for families with children ages five to 10: Lifestyle Triple P Parenting Program is available for parents who have a child who is overweight or obese or who may want to promote a healthier lifestyle

Website provides information on poison control including, but not limited to:

• Food poisoning
• Halloween safety
• Holiday safety
• Household poisons
• Medication safety
• Poisoning prevention for seniors
• Staying safe during power outages

An online community of support for youth across Canada to privately share their experiences, ask questions, offer support and connect with others. The forums are moderated and feature a wide range of topics.

Provides support and information services to help children and families understand what is happening to them, their siblings, parents, or loved ones. Includes:

• A Pediatric Brain Tumour Handbook
• A Friend in Hope Storybook
• Toll-Free Information and Support line
• Private Facebook Support Group
• Support reading materials

• Kids Have Stress Too
• Child safety
• Toilet training with ease
• Speech and language
• Eye care
• Post partum depression

Provides an online parenting program that covers variety of topics. Includes:

• Triple P (multiple programs)
• Nobody's Perfect
• Positive Discipline
• Handle With Care
• Kids Have Stress Too! and more