Marriage counselling that Heals in Toronto, ON. Restore Your Relationship.

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Toronto’s most prominent tourist attraction is the CN Tower which held the world record as the highest building for over 30 years. Four million visitors annually enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. With more than 5,000 animals, the Toronto Zoo displays 460 different species. Artwork from Europe and Africa are shown at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Over 2900 works of ceramic art can be viewed at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art and the Bata Shoe Museum’s flagship, four-storey structure houses over 4,500 years of footwear containing 10,000 shoes. Marriage counselling has always been a staple source of strength for growing and struggling families. The collection ranges from glamorous platforms to chestnut-crushing clogs. School children regularly visit the Ontario Science Centre where hands-on activities and displays for learning are always changing. The oldest summer fair in the world is held annually by the Canadian National Exhibition with attendances over 1.3 million.

The Toronto International Film Festival draws celebrities from many areas in North America. The historical Toronto Eaton Centre is a landmark and major shopping and tourist destination. Timothy Eaton immigrated to Canada in 1854 from Ireland, and opened a four-storey retail store in 1883 which today has been partnered and redeveloped featuring a glass dome ceiling. Unfortunately, Eaton’s was acquired by new owners through bankruptcy in 1999. The annual “Taste of the Danforth” festival is hosted in Greektown which holds the highest concentration of restaurants in the world. Toronto represents sports to an all time high with hockey, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, football and soccer teams. While many different faiths comprise this great city, the most common religion is Christian. Marriage counselling aims to restore and heal wounds in your relationship with your husband or wife, creating a new journey of life and freedom together. Horse racing is popular at Woodbine Race Track in Rexdale. Included in its history are the Granite Club, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, the Toronto Cricket Club and the Lawn Tennis Club.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Toronto

Although the average income for households in Toronto is relatively high compared with other Canadian provinces, standing at $69,156 as of 2005, not all families are as fortunate. According to Campaign 2000, 383,000 children and their families throughout Ontario live in poverty.² Finances are a common stressor for families, particularly in low-income households. Low income is often associated with mental disorders that can last a lifetime, including increased risk for suicide, substance abuse, mood disorders and anxiety. If you or someone in your family suffers from mental health problems due to financial stress, you can find free information by calling the Ontario Mental Health Helpline at 866-531-2600.³

Woodgreen Community Services is one organization in Ontario that helps people facing mental health challenges in Toronto and in other local areas. More specifically, Woodgreen targets individuals who suffer from problems due to poverty, social isolation and inadequate housing. The organization offers support counseling, housing and social groups to help individuals and families get back on their feet. For information about all their programs, call 416-645-6000 extension 1100.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

In addition to counseling services, Woodgreen offers support groups for parents and children with developmental disabilities. These families often have a hard time getting the help they need due to financial restrictions. Most of their services are offered for low or no fees because the agency is funded in part by charitable donations. The Ontario Mental Health Helpline mentioned above can connect you with Woodgreen and other agencies that provide similar services.

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Toronto, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto.
2. Campaign 2000. (2016) . 2012 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Ontario.. Retrieved from http://www.campaign2000.ca/Ontario/reportcards/2013ReportCardOnChildPovertyOntario.pdf.
3. Connex Ontario. (2017) . Ontario Mental Health Helpline. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/.
4. Woodgreen Community Services. (2017) . SHealth & Wellness Mental Health Services. Retrieved from http://www.woodgreen.org/OurServices/HealthWellness.aspx.

Toronto is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 630.20 square kilometers.  The population of Toronto is 2.73 million people with 1.11 million households . The population ranking for Toronto is #1 nationally and #1 for the province of Ontario with a density of 4334.40 people per sq km. Toronto therapists serve postal code: M3B.