WhereToStart.ca – Access to Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
- 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga, Canada, L5T 2Y6
- 905-451-4655
- http://www.WhereToStart.ca
Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services
Access point for free and confidential mental health services for children, youth and families who live in Peel Region. Youth and their family members can call to be connected with the most appropriate mental health program or service.WhereToStart.ca is a partnership of Associated Youth Services of Peel, Nexus Youth Services, Peel Children"s Centre, Rapport Youth and Family Services, and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics at Trillium Health Partners and William Osler Health System.
Reconnect Community Health Services
- The Sussex Centre, 50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C2
- http://www.reconnect.on.ca
Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups
COVID19 Individual and family supports available; virtual group programming----------Caregiver support, including individual counselling, peer group support; also FAMEkids specialized programming for children and youth, visit www.famekids.ca
Grenfell Ministries Overdose Prevention Line
- https://www.grenfellministries.org/overdose-prevention-line
Crisis lines
A free anonymous phone service that people who use drugs can call if they are located within Ontario. The operator will stay on the phone with the caller while drugs are used, in the event that the operator receives no response after administration of narcotics the operator will call 911 and alert them to a possible
overdose at the location provided by the caller. Can also provide referrals to harm reduction products or assistance with home detoxing.
City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Public Health Division
- 21 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W8
- https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/alcohol-drug-gambling-services
Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Crisis lines
Due to COVID-19 services are currently being offered by phone or video-conferencing. In-person appointments are available on a limited basis. Contact or visit the website for details.Provides information, counselling, and programs on alcohol, drugs, and gambling.Services include: counselling methadone case management referrals to residential treatment needle syringe program for dropping off used needles and picking up supplies group programs to teach skills such as coping skills, relapse prevention, mindfulness support groups information and referral
City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Public Health Division
- 110 King St W, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
- https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/mental-health-and-street-outreach-program
Community Mental Health Centers
Intensive Case Management Services engage individuals with a serious mental health concern who currently live in a home with a fixed address. City of Hamilton Public Health nurses work with residents to increase independence and participation in their community, as well as address health concerns. This team visits people in their home and in the community.Emergency or crisis services not provided. For access to emergency or crisis services, contact COAST Hamilton or ConnexOntario.
Hamilton Health Sciences
- 325 Wellington St N, Hamilton, ON, L8L 0A4
- https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/areas-of-care/developmental-pediatrics-and-rehabilitation/
Community Mental Health Centers
Provides a central referral point to all programs, clinics, and services offered by the Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program. The community may call to inquire about programs and services. The program provides a variety of clinics and services for children and youth with developmental, emotional/behavioural, communication, and/or physical disabilities requiring specialized services. Also provides services for adults with augmentative communication needs through our Technology Access Clinic. Part of the Hamilton Health Sciences Network.