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SACRED SUPPORT & RESOURCES
- Jan 2
- 3 min read
A curated directory of trusted organizations supporting healing, safety, recovery, and wellbeing.
This page is designed for readers of Sassy & Sacred Magazine and clients of Kalina Digital Media (KDM) who may be seeking support for trauma, abuse, addiction, mental health, or crisis recovery.
Sacred Support & Resources is a curated directory created by Kalina Digital Media (KDM) and Sassy & Sacred Magazine to help women, families, and communities access trustworthy support across Ontario.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, seeking healing, exploring recovery, or supporting someone you love, this page brings together organizations that honour dignity, safety, and compassion.
Every resource listed here has been chosen for its commitment to ethical care, trauma‑informed practice, and community wellbeing.
You are not alone in your journey — and you deserve support that meets you with respect, clarity, and humanity.
Use this directory to explore services, including mental health programs, addiction recovery, women’s shelters, sexual‑violence support, and community‑based healing organizations.
Take what you need, return when you’re ready, and know that your story matters.
ONTARIO SUPPORT DIRECTORY
Organization | Region | Website | Summary | |
Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) | York Region / GTA | Community‑based addiction services including counselling, withdrawal support, and treatment navigation. | Visit ASCO | |
Addiction Services Thames Valley (ADSTV) | Southwestern Ontario | Addiction treatment, counselling, withdrawal management, and community programs. | Explore ADSTV | |
Alcoholics Anonymous Ontario | Province‑wide | Peer‑support meetings for individuals recovering from alcohol dependency. | Find Meetings | |
Alpha House | Toronto | Residential addiction recovery program offering structured support and counselling. | Learn More | |
Another Road Addiction Recovery Centre | Port Perry | Residential addiction treatment centre offering individualized recovery programs. | Visit Centre | |
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario | Province‑wide | Mental health programs, crisis support, counselling, and community services. | Explore CMHA | |
Elgin County Women’s Shelter / VAWSEC | Elgin County | Shelter, counselling, and safety planning for women experiencing abuse. | Access Support | |
Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) | Ontario / National | Family‑focused addiction recovery support, education, and advocacy. | Visit FAR | |
Freedom From Addiction | Aurora | Private addiction treatment centre offering detox, counselling, and residential care. | Learn More | |
Gambling Support (Ontario) | Province‑wide | Online global support for gambling addiction including forums and live chat. | Access Support | |
Halton Women’s Place | Halton Region | Emergency shelter and support services for women experiencing abuse. | Visit HWP | |
Narcotics Anonymous Ontario | Province‑wide | Peer‑support meetings for individuals recovering from drug addiction. | Find Meetings | |
SAVIS of Halton (Oakville) | Oakville / Halton | Support for survivors of sexual violence including counselling, advocacy, and crisis support. | Visit SAVIS | |
Simcoe Addiction & Mental Health | Simcoe County | Residential addiction treatment and mental health support programs. | Explore Services | |
Women’s Shelters Ontario (WSO) | Province‑wide | Directory of women’s shelters across Ontario for safety and emergency support. | Find a Shelter |
A. CANADA — National & Provincial Resources
Organization | Region | Website | Summary | |
Alcoholics Anonymous Canada | National | Peer‑led support for individuals recovering from alcohol dependency. | Visit Website | |
Canadian Centre for Addiction | National | Treatment programs, recovery support, and addiction education. | Learn More | |
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) | National | Mental health programs, education, and community support across Canada. | Explore Services | |
CAPSA (Community Addictions Peer Support Association) | National | National leader in substance‑use stigma reduction and lived‑experience advocacy. | Visit CAPSA | |
Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) | National | Family‑focused addiction recovery support, education, and advocacy. | Visit FAR | |
Gambling Support (Canada) | National | Online support for gambling addiction, including forums and live chat. | Access Support | |
Narcotics Anonymous Canada | National | Peer‑support meetings for individuals recovering from drug addiction. | Find Meetings | |
Women’s Shelters Canada | National | Directory of women’s shelters across Canada for safety and emergency support. | Find a Shelter |
B. UNITED STATES — National Resources
Organization | Region | Website | Summary | ||
Alcoholics Anonymous USA | National | Peer‑support for alcohol recovery across the U.S. | Visit Website | ||
Gambling Therapy (U.S.) | National | Global online support for gambling addiction. | Access Support | ||
Narcotics Anonymous USA | National | Peer‑support meetings for drug addiction recovery. | Find Meetings | ||
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) | National | The largest U.S. organization supporting survivors of sexual violence. | Visit RAINN | ||
Shatterproof | National | U.S. nonprofit focused on addiction recovery, advocacy, and stigma reduction. | Learn More |
Healing is not linear — and you never have to walk it alone.
The organizations listed here offer pathways to safety, recovery, and empowerment for every stage of your journey.
If you or someone you love is seeking support, reach out to the services that resonate with you.
Small steps count. Asking for help counts. Choosing yourself counts.
Because websites and directories sometimes change, a link may occasionally shift or update. If something doesn’t load, simply search the organization’s name.
KDM and Sassy & Sacred Magazine are committed to uplifting women’s voices, protecting their stories, and connecting our community with resources rooted in care, integrity, and hope.
Return to this page anytime you need grounding, guidance, or a reminder that support exists — and that you are worthy of it.
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