Getting Started – Support and Stabilization Group: Start accessing the support you need right away
Start accessing support by joining a free virtual weekly group for women seeking help with gambling and/or substance use concerns. The group is a great way to get started, get connected, and learn about next steps. We’ll talk about coping, staying safe, and what steps you can take to start making changes when you are ready . There is no waiting list or need to make an appointment, we kindly ask that you register by calling our Intake team at 416-255-7359 ext. 227/260 or email intake@jeantweed.com so we can send you the virtual details. You can come as often as you like, although we recommend participating regularly.
Women’s Support Group: Our Gambling Support Group meets weekly and is open to any woman with a gambling concern.
In a friendly, comfortable setting facilitated by a skilled counsellor, you will gain a better understanding of gambling-related behaviours and challenges, as well as learn from other group members on how they’re managing their concerns.
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3 Week Day Program: This is an intensive, three-week program for women who live locally or can stay locally.
Joining other women from across the province who face similar challenges, you will learn about the impacts of gambling and/or substance use on your life, your relationships and your health, and start making positive changes.
You can expect to participate in a variety of groups that focus on building life skills and healthy habits, including:
- Self esteem
- Healthy relationships
- Managing emotions
- Effective communication
- Wellness
In addition to group participation, you’ll have a dedicated individual counsellor to work through challenges one-on-one.
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3 Week Live In Program
This intensive, three-week program offers women an opportunity to focus on the changes they want to make to their gambling and/or substance use concerns while living in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
You can expect to participate in a variety of groups that focus on building life skills and healthy habits, including:
- Self esteem
- Healthy relationships
- Managing emotions
- Effective communication
- Wellness
In addition to group participation, you’ll have a dedicated individual counsellor to work through challenges one-on-one.
While you take part in the program, you will stay in our Cumberland House residence in south Etobicoke. Just a short walk from Lake Ontario, the residence is located in a peaceful setting that is ideal for thoughtful walks and reflection.
The Jean Tweed Centre will arrange transportation to and from daily programming via taxi.
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Individual Counselling
This program offers an individualized approach. The core of the program consists of 3 to 6 months of individual counselling with the flexibility to attend groups and workshops if they fit with your needs and personal treatment plan.
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Continuing Care
For women who have completed our programs, we offer up to two years of support to help maintain and build on the changes you’ve made.
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Family Support Group
Family and friends play an important role in helping women make the changes they want. But living with or loving someone who has substance use or gambling concerns can be lonely and overwhelming. How can you help? How can you learn to cope with these challenges?
Our weekly Family and Friends Support Group can help you work through these challenges in a safe and supportive environment.