National Directory for Canadian Families

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 Building closed to the public, all non-essential services suspended; mental health and justice case management available Friends Community Meal Program, takeout food only Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; take out dinner Mon-Fri 4 pm-5 pm access to telephone, washrooms Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-4 pm PAID Clinic Thu 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, assistance with ID on first come, first served basis visit Fred Victor website for details on available services----------Drop-in services, including information and referral, counselling and advocacy access to ID clinic access to food, clothing and phones mental health and justice workers harm reduction equipment and support Fair Change Legal Clinic seasonal income tax preparation creative arts programs and outings community gardenMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Community mental health organization includes direct support services for individuals and their families, information and mental health promotion services, and assistance for agencies and groups in developing client-centred approaches to service deliveryCommunity Support ServicesCase management including outreach, relationship building, assessment, referrals, support, advocacy, and case management for early intervention program clientsHealth Promotion ProgramTelephone information on mental health services in Toronto, including housing, treatment options, self help groups, social programs, support groups for families and friends Making Choices Resource Guide website with resources and searchable database of mental health services and supports mental health promotion services to consumer/survivor groups and families, and to programs and agencies that serve people with serious mental health problems community and organizational development projects education and trainingHostel Outreach ProgramFlexible, portable support to homeless women who have experienced significant mental health difficulties, including outreach, assessment, case management, relationship building; help establishing housing, community contacts, education/vocation, leisureMental Health Court Support ServicesBased at Old City Hall and College Park provincial courts, activities to divert people with serious mental health problems charged with low risk offences toward support services in the community, includes information, consultation and case management, and housing support

Support Groups

COVID19 Limited takeaway meals; showers and laundry for registered guests only; call aheadDrop-in services include referrals, counselling, advocacy, and case management access to phone, showers, and laundry facilities (call for times) breakfast, lunch, supper, refreshments, snacks social and recreation activities and outings support groups harm reduction support and suppliesMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Youth Addictions

Our Mission As Canada’s premier drug and alcohol addiction recovery centre, Freedom provides clients with a trusted, caring and non-judgemental environment, where people can find a fast road to recovery. Freedom’s approach includes complete abstinence using both clinical philosophies and a series of modalities. Vision Serve as Canada’s premier treatment and resource centre for addictions to alcohol and drugs, with the help of our team of experienced professionals and a series of programs and services for families, individuals and organizations Our Accreditation Freedom From Addiction is passionate about providing exceptional care for our clients, which has been recognized by Accreditation Canada by receiving full accreditation at the Qmentum level. The Qmentum accreditation program is a locally focused Canadian-centric platform that assesses Canadian health centres on over 100 tailored standards. A team of local surveyors and healthcare professionals have thoroughly inspected our facilities and programs and have granted us this prestigious accreditation. Very few drug and alcohol addiction centres are awarded Qmentum accreditation, making Freedom From Addiction a health centre in a class of its own. We take our commitment to excellence seriously, and make it our top priority to always meet and exceed the standards set out by Accreditation Canada. Due to our dedication to always outperforming industry standards, our services, processes, facilities and staff have all met the highest standards set out by Accreditation Canada and the Qmentum program. Our clients can have peace of mind that they are getting the highest quality care in an environment that fosters recovery and healing. To learn more about Accreditation Canada and how it impacts your care, head to their website here.

Youth Addictions

Freedom from Addiction is the leading drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre in Toronto. We use The Freedom Approach to help our clients overcome their substance addiction and move on to live healthy, fulfilling lives. We specialize in treating methadone addiction, fentanyl addiction, alcoholism, heroin addiction, and cocaine abuse. We also have extensive experience in anger management, cognitive behaviour therapy, counselling, intervention, and education in Toronto. Our team of fully licensed and experienced medical professionals make client comfort and security our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe, calming, and invigorating environment for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Youth Mental Health

Association for francophone parents of children with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD.

Community Mental Health Centers

Cleaning and maintenance company staffed by psychiatric survivors, includes supportive environment with flexible schedules, emphasis on enhancing cleaning and communication skills, team work, problem solving, and decision making in nonprofit employee-driven business environment; opportunities to raise self-esteem and work skills office and building janitorial services and property managementSpecial needs residential cleaningExtreme cleaning, beg bug and cockroach extermination preparation, and hoarding services, including City Extreme Cleaning program for individuals and families at high risk of eviction due to inability to meet public health standards

Addiction Treatment

Offers Methadone maintenance treatment and Suboxone programs for opiate based drug addiction.

Addiction Treatment

Offers Methadone maintenance treatment and Suboxone programs for opiate based drug addiction.

Addiction Treatment

Offers Methadone maintenance treatment and Suboxone programs for opiate based drug addiction.

Addiction Treatment

Offers Methadone maintenance treatment and Suboxone programs for opiate based drug addiction.

Support Groups

Services for persons requiring long term health care support to promote independence and quality of life including:24 Hour Assisted Living: for frail, high-risk seniors requiring services to prevent long hospital stays and reduce emergency room visits or permanent placement in Long Term Care. Seniors can receive personal care, homemaking, meals, assistance with medication and safety checks as needed.24-Hour Attendant Services: to adults with physical disabilities including bathing and washing, personal grooming, mobility/transferring, meal preparation, laundry assistance, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.Outreach Program: personal support and homemaking services for physically disabled people living in the community. Can be provided in an individual"s home, work place, educational institution or at The Friends Respite Unit. Clients must be 18 years or older so they can take legal responsibility for their own care.Respite Apartment Program: Two-bedroom fully accessible unit providing support for people requiring short term respite. Respite Program: provides caregiver relief - services include supervision, meals and activities either in the persons home or at the Forest Hill Apartments. Service available on a daily, 24 hour basis.Seniors" Homemaking Program: provides light housekeeping, meal preparations, security checks. Some personal care for seniors who are able to direct own care and wish to remain in their own home.Post Stoke Program: helps individuals who have had stroke get back to daily activities with support of a Community Navigator.Adult Day Away Program: provides social and recreational activities in group settings for seniors and adults with physical disabilities and those suffering from age related dementia including Alzheimer"s. Program offer respite to caregivers. Rides to the programs may be able to be arranged. Call for locations and times. Fee of $15 - virtual programming is free. Groups run Thursdays from 9 am-3 pmCaregiver Support Program: provides education, peer support, group and one-on-one support for family caregivers.Accessible Housing: in Parry Sound and Muskoka providing 24-hour support, call for application.P.A.T.H. (Priority Assistance to Transition Home) provides transportation and trained PSW attendant to assist in transitioning home from hospital

Youth Addictions

* Community Based, Adult, Mental Health, Social Rehabilitation Organization, and a Consumer/Survivor Initiative supported by the Central West LHIN, with funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.   * Support services to those who have experienced and are recovering from, mental/emotional distress   * Leisure activities

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshopsDrop-in centreIncludes intake, assessment and individualized support plan; information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options; assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP); assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation light groceries, TTC fare, harm reduction kits, personal hygiene kits meals available with snacks throughout opening hours employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals computer lab with WiFi access to printer, fax, phoneCounselling CentreIncludes immediate crisis response and counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care individual, group and family counselling addiction and mental health supports medical, dental and legal aid referrals exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars group discussion and learning activitiesMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides an actionable program that encourages student-to-student conversations about mental health, facilities peer-to-peer support networks, and funds on-campus mental health programs * encouraging peer-to-peer conversations about mental health among students * educating students about the causes of mental illness, and how to build resiliency * connecting more students to on-campus and in-community mental health resources Friendship Bench * more than 60 yellow benches installed in seven Canadian provinces * for teens and young adults attending high school, college or university * volunteers work with on campus groups to install a yellow friendship bench to remind students to get support if they are dealing with loneliness, depression or other mental health-related issues * bench is embossed with website address, which explains the purpose of the bench and promotes the mental health resources available at the school as well as a list of resources available provincially and nationally Benches in Halton * Notre Dame Secondary School, 2333 Headon Forest Drive, Burlington * Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School, 5150 Upper Middle Road, Burlington * Aldershot School, 50 Fairwood Place West, Burlington * Holy Trinity High School, 2420 Sixth Line, Oakville * Sheridan College - Trafalgar Campus, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville * St. Marguerite d"Youville Catholic Elementary School, 1359 Bayshire Drive, Oakville