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CRISIS INTERVENTION [21 records]

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Record 1 2023-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clinical Psychology
CONT

Psychological debriefing is a type of therapy used for crisis intervention to support people who have experienced trauma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie clinique
CONT

Le terme «débreffage psychologique», décrit comme étant les «premiers soins psychologiques», est souvent utilisé pour qualifier toute séance d'intervention de courte durée visant à permettre à des personnes d'exprimer ce qu'elles ressentent à l'égard d'un événement éprouvant et, idéalement, de prévenir à long terme une réaction pathologique au stress chez ces personnes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Mental health and hygiene
  • Indigenous Peoples
OBS

The Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Hope For Wellness Help-Line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
  • Peuples Autochtones
OBS

La Ligne d'écoute d'espoir pour le mieux-être apporte une aide immédiate en offrant du counseling et des services d'intervention en cas de crise à tous les peuples autochtones au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 3 2019-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emergency Management
CONT

Disaster mental health examines the impact and implications of individual, community and organizational responses to traumatic events from natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and the tsunami, to human made disasters such as ... oil [spills] and terrorist events ...

OBS

... a subset of crisis intervention.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des urgences
CONT

La santé mentale en cas de catastrophe est un domaine en expansion de la pratique conçu pour aider les victimes et les secouristes [à apprendre] à surmonter efficacement les tensions extrêmes [...] à la suite d'une catastrophe. L'objectif de la santé mentale en cas de catastrophe est d'empêcher le développement de conséquences psychologiques à long terme, négatives, comme [l'état de stress post-traumatique].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de emergencias
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Record 4 2018-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Emergency Management
  • Mental health and hygiene
CONT

All Nova Scotians with mental health concerns now have 24/7 access to mental health crisis intervention, with the expansion of the Mental Health Crisis Line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie clinique
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
CONT

L'intervention en situation de crise au centre d’aide 24/7 est un travail passionnant composé de périodes intenses, de période d'accalmie, de situations de crises diverses et de travail en partenariat avec le réseau de la santé et des services sociaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología clínica
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Gestión de emergencias
  • Higiene y salud mental
CONT

la teoría de la intervención en situación de crisis se desarrolló a partir de los estudios hechos sobre comunidades, grupos o personas que afrontan situaciones de catástrofe o de extrema tensión. [...] La intervención en situación de crisis: centrada y estructurada. La intervención desde el modelo de crisis se basa principalmente en la disminución del estrés que padece una persona cuando se encuentra ante un acontecimiento vital que desestabiliza su equilibrio normal, siendo el objetivo ayudarle a reestabilizar y reorganizar dicho equilibrio mediante la potenciación de sus capacidades adaptativas y de respuesta. La potenciación y el desarrollado de esas capacidades, les permitirá hacer frente a desafíos y problemas futuros.

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Record 5 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Rexdale Women’s Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, voluntary agency that serves high-need women and their families, residing in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada.

OBS

[The centre’s] mission is to support immigrant, newcomer and refugee women, and their family members of all generations to become fully participating members of Canadian Society who are self-sufficient, financially secure, safe, happy, healthy and socially active. They accomplish this by enhancing [their] client’s individual functioning skills and by facilitating their access to resources, agencies, and community services.

OBS

The Centre offers the following programs and services : Newcomer Assistance and Integration, Violence Prevention and Crisis Intervention, Support and Employment for Women, Parenting, Children's Services, Ethno-Cultural Seniors Programs, Internet Access Computers, Welcoming Communities Program, Eating for Two, Feeding with Love, [and] Language Training.

Key term(s)
  • Rexdale Women's Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
Key term(s)
  • Rexdale Women's Center

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Spectra Community Support Services (formerly known as Telecare Brampton Inc.) and Distress Centre Peel (DCP) ... amalgamated under the name Spectra Community Support Services [in 2012]. [The name was later changed to Spectra Helpline].

OBS

Spectra Helpline is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential distress lines and support services in several languages for the diverse population of the Region of Peel and surrounding area. [The] centre provides 24 hour emotional support and distress line service in English every day of the year. Spectra Helpline's volunteers must complete 50 hours of in-class and on-line training in order to take calls on the distress lines. [Its] training program focuses on listening skills, values clarification, crisis/suicide prevention/intervention, mental health, understanding sexuality, volunteer development and more. Spectra Helpline also provides on-going training sessions for current volunteers to keep their skills updated. The primary purpose is to ensure that volunteers feel comfortable in offering non-judgmental emotional support to anyone calling [its] different programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Spectra Community Support Services (anciennement Telecare Brampton Inc.) et Distress Centre Peel (DCP) ont fusionné en 2012 sous le nom de Spectra Community Support Services. L'organisme a plus tard été renommé Spectra Helpline.

Spanish

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Record 7 2017-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

[This organization] is focused on the positive development of kids by providing a continuum of services from early intervention(prevention) to high intervention during crisis.

Key term(s)
  • SPEC Association for Children and Families

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Key term(s)
  • SPEC Association for Children and Families

Spanish

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Record 8 2016-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain's mission is to provide sheltering and crisis intervention services to women victims of conjugal violence and their children.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain a comme mission d'offrir des services d'hébergement, d'intervention en situation de crise et de suivi aux femmes victimes de violence conjugale et leurs enfants.

Spanish

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Record 9 2014-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emergency Management
CONT

... select disaster response staff with good crisis intervention and community relations skills, as these are the skills most transferable to the disaster situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des urgences
CONT

[...] protéger tous [ceux qui sont] susceptibles d’être exposés à un risque éventuel, qu’il s’agisse de résidents, d’ouvriers du bâtiment et d’entreprises d’évacuation de déchets, ou du personnel d’intervention en cas de catastrophe.

Spanish

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Record 10 2014-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Emergency Management
OBS

The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to provide leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide.

Key term(s)
  • International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Gestion des urgences
Key term(s)
  • International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Spanish

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Record 11 2014-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental health and hygiene
CONT

[The] hospital provides a crisis intervention service... through a 24/7 phone line through a partner organization and then an on-call back up in the county for more serious calls.... Average length of stay depends on the nature of the crisis situation-some become long-term clients of our case management service, others are referred to the most appropriate organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
CONT

Le ministère de la Santé et des services sociaux du Québec s'est fixé l'objectif d'offrir des services d'intervention de crise 24 heures par jour, 7 jours par semaine, à l'ensemble de la population [...] La liaison entre les différents centres de crise et les établissements du réseau est un aspect très important de la prestation de ces services. […] Chaque centre de crise est évidemment particulièrement lié aux CSSS (Centres de santé et de services sociaux), aux hôpitaux et aux autres services spécialisés en santé mentale de son territoire.

Spanish

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Record 12 2012-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mental Disorders
OBS

The Mental Health Commission of New Brunswick made a number of significant changes to the delivery of service to client groups. One of the major program delivery activities is a 24-hour on call service along with a broadened crisis intervention program. In the current year, the emphasis is on ensuring that adequate staff are available for the delivery of the 24-hour response.

OBS

"The body corporate known as the Mental Health Commission of New Brunswick is dissolved". Source: An Act to Repeal the Mental Health Commission of New Brunswick Act.

Key term(s)
  • New Brunswick Mental Health Commission

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Troubles mentaux
OBS

La Commission de la santé mentale du Nouveau-Brunswick a apporté un certain nombre de changements importants à la prestation des services aux groupes clients. Parmi les principales activités s'inscrivant dans ses programmes, notons un service de disponibilité 24 h sur 24, ainsi qu'un programme élargi d'intervention en cas de crise. Pendant l'exercice en cours, des efforts particuliers sont déployés pour assurer la disponibilité d'employés compétents 24 h sur 24

OBS

«Le corps constitué appelé Commission de la santé mentale du Nouveau-Brunswick est dissout». Source : Loi abrogeant la Loi sur la Commission de la santé mentale du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Spanish

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Record 13 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Organization
OBS

The Coalition of Community Houses, with representation from 15 different community houses, provides social and recreational programs as well as crisis intervention and support to high-need residents, many of whom receive some form of social assistance, are newcomers to Canada or represent the working poor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Organisation sociale
OBS

La Coalition des maisons communautaires, formée de représentants de 15 maisons communautaires, propose des programmes sociaux et récréatifs de même que des services d'intervention et de soutien en cas d'urgence aux résidants dans le besoin, dont beaucoup reçoivent une forme d'aide sociale, viennent d'arriver au Canada ou font partie des travailleurs à faible salaire.

Spanish

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Record 14 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region is a 24/7 volunteer based organization offering confidential, emotional mental health support, crisis intervention, information referral and education services.

Key term(s)
  • Distress Centre of Ottawa
  • Distress Centre-Ottawa and Region

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa et la région est un organisme fondé sur le bénévolat qui offre du soutien confidentiel de mieux-être émotionnel et en santé mentale ainsi que des services d’intervention de crise et d’information et d’orientation 24 heures par jour, sept jours par semaine.

Spanish

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Record 15 2011-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Occupation Names (General)
CONT

Crisis intervention and support services may be available through :crisis centres; family service agencies;... victim support workers...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
CONT

Une intervention d'urgence et des services de soutien peuvent être obtenus de diverses sources : les services-secours; les organismes de services à la famille (...) les professionnels de l'aide aux victimes (...)

Spanish

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Record 16 2006-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Criminology
  • Provincial Administration
OBS

The mandate of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program(VWAP) is to provide information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process in order to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal justice process. Offered by the Ontario Victim Services Secretariat, VWAP services include crisis intervention, needs assessment, referrals to community agencies, emotional support, case specific information(court dates, bail conditions) and court preparation and orientation. VWAP services are available to adult and child victims and witnesses of crime, after charges have been laid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Criminologie
  • Administration provinciale
OBS

Le mandat du Programme d'aide aux victimes et aux témoins (PAVT) est de fournir des renseignements, de l'aide et un soutien aux victimes et témoins tout au long de la procédure judiciaire criminelle pour augmenter leur compréhension de la procédure judiciaire pénale et encourager leur participation à cette procédure. Les services du PAVT sont offerts par le Secrétariat des services aux victimes de l'Ontario et comprennent l'intervention d'urgence, l'évaluation des besoins, les renvois à des organismes communautaires, le soutien affectif, les renseignements particuliers propres à la cause (date des audiences, conditions de mise en liberté sous caution) et la préparation à la cour et l'orientation connexe. Les services du PAVT sont offerts aux victimes, adultes et enfants, et témoins d'actes criminels, après le dépôt des accusations.

Spanish

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Record 17 2005-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

In a collaborative manner, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is committed to improving the quality of life for all individuals and to building a safe and healthy community. Since 1979, the Centre has been offering a wide range of social and community services which include : counseling for individuals, families, children and youth; crisis intervention; individual and group support to women facing abuse and to children who witness violence; services for older adults, caregivers and persons with disabilities; information, resources and referral workshops and self-help groups; community development initiatives; and other services.

Key term(s)
  • Eastern Ottawa Resource Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Dans un esprit de collaboration, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa s'engage à améliorer la qualité de vie de tous et à bâtir une collectivité saine et à l'abri du danger. Depuis 1979, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa offre toute une gamme de services sociaux et communautaires tels que : counselling pour particuliers, familles, enfants et jeunes; intervention de crise; counselling et groupes de soutien pour femmes vivant de l'abus et counselling pour enfants témoins de violence; services pour aînés victimes d'abus, appui aux aidants naturels et aux personnes ayant un handicap; ressources et ateliers d'information; initiatives de développement communautaire.

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Non-Canadian)
  • Criminology
OBS

This program prevents recidivism through short-term crisis intervention and family support.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux non canadiens
  • Criminologie
OBS

Ce programme prévient les récidives en intervenant lors de situations de crise et en offrant un soutien aux familles pour de brèves périodes de temps.

Spanish

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Record 19 1996-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Mobile Crisis Intervention Service(M. C. I. S.) is a community-based service, entirely funded by the Provincial Department of Health and Jointly sponsored by the North End Community Health Center and Camp Hill Medical Center. The M. C. I. S. began providing direct service on May 5, 1994. Halifax, Nova Scotia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Key term(s)
  • service volant d'intervention en situation de crise

Spanish

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Record 20 1993-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Conducts activities in New York City. Places qualified handicapped people in competitive employment. Operates program to research and place the industrially injured and/or workers whose careers have been interrupted by disability; offers vocational support services including assessment of medical and vocational eligibility on all applicants, short term counseling, crisis intervention, and development of job seeking skills.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 21 1985-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • Security
OBS

Law and security administration : This four semester program is designed to complement, not duplicate, the curriculum of the Ontario Police College. The emphasis is on the social sciences and includes courses in Law and Social Control; Crime, Deviation and Conformity; Philosophy of Law Enforcement and Crisis Intervention.

OBS

Community college program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Sécurité
OBS

Cours collégial.

Spanish

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