National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Community mental health clinic; intensive case management (ICM)Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- comprehensive community based treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnessJustice and Mental Health -- assessment, treatment and case management for clients with a mental health diagnosis who have had involvement with the court system

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Community mental health service for children, adolescents and their families serves children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, tic disorders, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex mental health issues treatment includes individual therapy, family counselling, group therapy, medication, psychiatric services and education workshopsFirst Intervention Treatment Team (FITT) for teens and adults under 35 years experiencing their first episode of psychosis care includes assessment, treatment and case management servicesAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Clinic assessment and treatment for children and adolescents up to 17 years with ADHD family and individual treatment; school support parent and community workshopsLink Program - supports young people between 18 and 24 years old who are experiencing difficulties related to severe mental illness; services include: needs assessment, information and referral to community services brief counselling focused on stabilization and psychoeducation strength-based resiliency group, access to psychiatry as needed

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 -- call directly for updates on Pathways programsSupportive housing for patients with serious mental illness, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness: Gatesview House -- capacity 6; 25 Neilson -- capacity 30Pathways -- program for adults with serious mental illness psycho-educational groups work activity social/recreation opportunities medication clinic

In person crisis services

Hospital Crisis Program -- 24 hour crisis intervention by a mental health crisis worker at the emergency departments of the Birchmount and General Campuses.Mobile Crisis Intervention Team -- crisis assessment and intervention by a Registered Nurse and Police Constable in response to a 911 call

Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Crisis response in the home or other community setting telephone crisis line crisis de-escalation and support safety and crisis planning mental health assessments brief psychotherapy referrals to community resources

Youth Addictions

Scarborough Hospital provides various mental health services to all ages. Various campuses, including 1) Main Campus.   Mental Health Services include: * Developmental screening clinic * Crisis programs * Community Day Clinic * Adult outpatient program * Trauma * Addictions * Inpatient Mental Health * Residential Support Services * Case Management * Assertive community treatment (ACT)

Youth Addictions

Provides counselling and therapy for children, youth, adults, and caregivers.

Adult Addictions

Provides counseling and therapy for youth, couples and individuals. Over 20 years experience. Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). CBT, Mindfulness and trauma-informed approaches. Office on Bloor subway line in Toronto. Workshops on Mindfulness, Couples Communication. Weekly women"s group for support and healing.

Youth Addictions

As a registered social worker in Ontario (Reg # 320855) with 30+ years of experience in hospital and community settings I specialize in providing client-focused care which begins with a thorough assessment of the individual. This assessment helps determine the appropriate counselling and therapeutic interventions to help you improve your mental health by making the changes you need to live the life you want.

Youth Mental Health

The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is a provincial organization that provides support and advocacy for individuals with schizophrenia, their friends, family and loved ones.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Provides telephone based information and support for persons living with or affected by schizophrenia

Support Groups

Scleroderma support group and societySupport group helps those who have been diagnosed with scleroderma to cope with the various stages of the disease Society promotes increased public awareness advances patient wellness supports research in Scleroderma

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Shelter open clothing bank open, accepting donations placed in clear plastic bags, drop off only no pick up services----------------------------------Men"s Ministry -- overnight shelter including breakfast, lunch and supper, clothing, counselling, support groups laundry and shower facilities -- call for times seasonal income tax clinic available upon request outings, games Bible discussion group -- call for timesChildren and youth -- after school clubs, summer camp at Caledon, licensed child care centre -- see separate entryMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

In person crisis services & Support Groups

COVID19 drop-in and group services have resumed appointment preferred masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services onlineFamily Services domestic violence prevention and crisis intervention men"s mental health program parenting groups family life education - transitional housing supportSeniors Programs application for old age benefits and subsidized housing social and recreational activitiesChildren Programs summer, March-break and teacher professional activity day programsYouth Programs children and youth recreation leadership training newcomer adaptation

Support Groups

COVID19 drop-in and group services have resumed appointment preferred masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services onlineCommunity Development -- volunteer recruitment, training and placement, community networking and partnershipNew Immigrant Drop-In mutual support group for newcomers, supportive counselling information and referral assistance in filling out forms for social assistance, income security programs, and affordable housing accompaniment to appointments, translation and interpretation, free Internet accessFilipino Program assistance and referrals to Filipino youth, families and seniors to help meet their housing, employment and health care needs fosters partnerships with grassroots organizations to connect with broader advocacy to promote labour rights and social justiceFamily Services Violence Against Women counselling Violence Against Women Transitional Housing family life educationWomen"s Drop-in -- informal meeting place for Vietnamese and Chinese women support groups, recreation, workshopsSeniors" Drop-In -- informal meeting place for Southeast Asian seniors (Cambodian, Chinese, Lao, Vietnamese) recreation, weekly social eventsChildren Programs -- summer, March break and teacher professional activity day programsYouth Drop-In -- life skills training, volunteering