Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

COVID-19 -- accepting new client referrals

• telephone, online and video appointments

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Adult Services

Reintegration Program -- for individuals 18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law

• case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security
• referrals to community resources, client advocacy

Reintegration Program - Women's Support -- for individuals who identify as women and are18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law

• case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security
• referrals to community resources, client advocacy

Record Suspension Support -- for individuals 18 years and older who were convicted of a criminal offence and have completed their sentence

• assists in determination of eligibility and application process to have criminal record kept separate and apart

Partner Assault Response -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offended provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

MAPS Program -- for individuals 18 years and older who are currently on probation who may have experienced or are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge

• offers one-on-one support with a Peer Support Worker to explore recovery goals and provide connections to community supports and services
• offers support in attending various appointments such as probation, court, counselling sessions

Mindset Anger Management Program -- 8 week anger management program for individuals 18 years and old

Youth Services

Healthy Youth Preventative Education (HYPE) Program -- for youth 11-25

• small group sessions that promote positive healthy relationships and target a wide range of abusive and violent behaviours and addictions among adolescents

Youth Counselling Program -- for youth 11-29

• individualized one-on-one support, weekly sessions for youth to discuss issues affecting their lives such as mental health, substance use, bullying, stress relationship conflict and criminal justice involvement
• counsellor works collaboratively with the youth to enhance their understanding, overcome challenges and meet goals

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

Debt and money management programs and education

• credit and budget counselling, debt management programs for individuals, couples and families having financial and credit management issues
• delivers services to the Community Service Order for Adults and the Youth Diversions/Referral Programs (through police referrals only)

Youth justice services * case management and community resource referrals, supervision and enforcement of court orders including probation, community service, custody supervision, extrajudicial sanctions, etc.

Counselling and family support services, including child and adolescent therapy, anger management, court diversion services, youth day camp, outreach to street youth, and professional consultation and support program for community agencies

Family Support Program
Assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual therapy for children, youth and adults

• child management sessions
• strategies for enriching school performance
• aftercare follow-up for youth discharged from residential treatment or foster care
• parenting courses for teen mothers and families with young children or teens

Child and Adolescent Therapy Program
Individual and family therapy, and parent consultation, for children and youth 3-16 years who are coping with anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, poor self-esteem, bullying, abuse and trauma, and adjustment challenges to significant changes such as moving, new school, adoption or foster care, or birth of a sibling

• play therapy
• cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
• trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT)

Anger Management Clinic
11-week individual or group course on personal control for children, youth and adults

Get Off The Streets (GOTS)
7-week summer day camp program for youth 13-19 years in designated high risk areas, includes leadership, mentoring, life and social skills, includes sports, outings and cultural events, and volunteer hours opportunity for high school students

JumpAhead After School Program
For students 12-18 years, includes development of social and academic skills, and therapeutic support to transition from elementary to high school and navigate social situations

Counselling
Youth Mentorship Program -- matching professional adults with a youth having similar interests
Annual achievement awards
Research
Community Watch program
Directions Magazine

Medai Konal -- arts program promoting creativity and skills development

Project Empowerment -- for youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities

• one-on-one mentoring
• volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders

Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership) -- mentoring

• school outreach workshops
• drop-in centres, call for time and locations
• parents network
• youth projects
• girls program
• Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers

Selvy's Circle -- drop-in for young women 14-18 years

• held in various high schools
• annual leadership week and annual leadership conference

Open Doors Program -- after school recreation and homework help

Recreational Drop-ins -- sports and recreation at various high schools

Parent Council -- for parents of students attending after school drop-ins

COVID19 Restrictions in effect, call for information on specific programs and services

Range of community support services including information, decision support and referrals to community mental health programs and services; case management services and Community Treatment Order (CTO) case management services; transitional support program for youth 16-24 years; women's health and wellness groups, including culturally-specific newcomers groups; family support and education; ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training; public education

Employment Services
Comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support

Housing Services
Access to housing outreach worker, case management and affordable supportive housing

Mental Health and Justice Crisis Prevention Program, 416-458-9466, fax 416-289-6843 (referrals)
Assistance for individuals at significant risk of incurring criminal charges, including access to mental health services and supports; home or community location visits

Mental Health Court Support and Diversion Program, Metro East (Scarborough) Court, 416-285-4177
Diversion of individuals from court system to mental health and community support services; court support worker assistance; consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion

New Dimensions and East Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Community treatment, rehabilitation and support services for individuals with serious mental illness

Rehabilitation Action Program (RAP)
Intensive, culturally sensitive case management for individuals who experience linguistic and cultural barriers to accessing services

Specialized Youth Services (formerly Attendance Program) -- alternative sentencing program

• group and individual counselling for anger management, substance abuse, violence prevention
• part-time employment program
• skill development workshops and training
• youth group for girls

Youth Justice Committee (YJC) -- court diversion committee for youth with low level offences

• services offered at Newmarket and Sault Ste Marie locations

Case management intake through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca

Community Support Program
Intensive case management including assistance meeting basic needs, maintaining stable income, finding and maintaining housing, participating in employment, educational, vocational or social activities, and developing community supports

Pathways for Seniors
Community support program for Tamil-speaking seniors in North York, contact 416-499-5969 ext 275

• individualized support for seniors experiencing age-related disabilities including depression, anxiety and dementia
• input and guidance to family members at risk of caregiver burnout
• weekly wellness and health promotion drop-in groups open to all Tamil-speaking seniors

Also participates in Mental Health and Justice Initiative case management (referrals from designated agencies only)
Case management for French-speaking adults 16-65 years, contact Centre francophone de Toronto, Passages (see separate listing)

COVID-19 No walk in service; counselling and assistance available by telephone; call, email or visit website for details

Flexible, community-based mental health services, including assessment, crisis support, case management

• individual, family, group and short term counselling
• substance use treatment
• sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity)
• school-based prevention and consultation
• skill development
• after school groups
• summer work experience opportunities
• preparation for independence
• youth and family involved in service planning and decisions
• consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities

Dual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability)
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse

• day/school support services
• respite/residential care

Helping Youth Towards Solutions
Harm reduction approach, includng individual and group counselling, and family education and support

• outreach to secondary schools
• day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board

Mental Health Program
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community

• discrimination
• anger
• violence and abuse
• substance abuse

What's Up Walk-in Clinic, see separate entry

reachOUT
Counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families, including drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for LGBTQ youth

• Compass social group for LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, with or labelled with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities
• reachOUT Newcomer Network settlement services and community capacity building

Sexual Offending Risk Needs Assessment and Treatment (SORNAT)
Community-based assessment and treatment services for youth 12-18 years with a dual diagnosis (mild developmental disability and mental health challenges) who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviour

• voluntary participation for youth in City of Toronto
• referral from Youth Justice Services for youth in City of Toronto, York-Simcoe area, Halton Region, Peel Region

Transitional Support Services

• day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills
• residential program (capacity 5) includes supported living, 24 hour staff support, maximum stay up to 2 years

Residential Support Services for youth and adults offered at various locations

Professional assessment of root cause of problems

• early intervention assistance for youth, parents and school staff to prevent school drop-outs, suspensions, dismissals
• support for youth involved in the justice system
• counselling and advice, referrals if appropriate

Community mental health clinic; intensive case management (ICM)

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- comprehensive community based treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

Justice and Mental Health -- assessment, treatment and case management for clients with a mental health diagnosis who have had involvement with the court system

COVID-19 -- some programs temporarily adapted to operate virtually

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Direct Accountability Program -- adult court diversion program

EarlyON program

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries
Licensed child care centres -- see separate entries

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• inclusion services for children who need extra support in EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential.

Seniors Programs

• to connect with peers
• participate in various activities/workshops incuding fitness classes
• access to resources and services in the community

Volunteer Services

• volunteer opportunities (i.e. assisting with program delivery, tutoring, special events, etc.)
• student internship/placement experience for high school, College and University students
• community service orders

Education, information and referrals, and counselling programs on a variety of topics including domestic abuse, anger management, substance abuse, addiction, impaired driving; general counselling available

• individual, couples and family counselling
• relapse prevention and driving sober
• recovery support groups
• amily abuse/anger management for men and women
• Driving Sober program for first time offenders
• liaison services with bail, probation and legal council

Boys and Girls Clubs

• school aged daycare
• afterschool programs, March break and summer camp
• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- see branch listings for details

Youth Justice Services

• Extra Judicial Sanctions, Extra Judicial Measures Program, Scarborough Youth Justice Committee -- court diversion for youth with low level offences and with referral by police and court system
• partnership with Operation Springboard

Employment Support Programs -- gateway, Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) and Targeting Women in Skills Training (TWIST) (see separate entries)

Seniors programs (55 years and older) --recreational, fitness and wellness programs

• West Scarborough Seniors Club
• Scarborough Italian Association -- programs for Italian community including congregate dining for Italian-speaking seniors
• South Asian Seniors -- programs for Bengali speaking seniors

Aquatics and Wellness programs -- pool and land based fitness and other programs

COVID19 Restrictions in effect, call for information on specific programs and services

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Range of community support services including information, decision support and referrals to community mental health programs and services

• case management services
• transitional support program for youth 16-24 years
• health and wellness groups for women including culturally specific groups for newcomers
• family support and education
• public education on a variety of topics including ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training

Early Psychosis Intervention Program (MOD)
For youth 16-35 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis

Employment Services
Comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support for people, including consumer operated catering and cleaning business

Housing Services
Access to housing outreach worker, case management and affordable supportive housing

Mental Health Court Support and Diversion Program, Metro West (North York) Court, 416-745-5775
Diversion of individuals from the court system to mental health and community support services, including court support worker assistance, and consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Community treatment for individuals requiring intensive community support services

COVID19 No walk in service; call, email or visit website for details

• main offices and 24/7 residential programs remain open with social distancing in effect
• will respond to calls and let individuals know which specific services are available
• all social resource centres and drop-in programs and groups such as Routes, Pathways and Women's Groups are suspended unless you have been notified they are taking place online or over the phone
• non-essential in-person appointments are limited or rescheduled
• service users should contact case worker at their extension or call CMHA Toronto reception at 416-789-7957 if they have a scheduled appointment, or if they are scheduled or due for an injection, or need help but are not in crisis

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Range of community support services including information and referrals, case management, early intervention, assertive community treatment, employment and housing services, family support services, health and wellness groups (including social rehabilitation), mental health and justice programs, and education and mental health promotion (including workshops for individuals and organizations), publications, and systemic advocacy

Network Safe Bed Registry, 416-248-4174, www.toronto.cmha.ca
Information on eligibility criteria, locations and availability of short-term crisis beds

• residential care and 24 hour crisis support, up to 30 days, capacity 16 beds
• in partnership with COTA Health, Gerstein Crisis Centre and Reconnect Community Health Services

Holiday Gift Program
Gifts of warm clothing each December to consumers of mental health services, distributed through mental health agencies

Living Life to the Full for Caregivers 55+
8-week course using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• individuals develop skills and strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, and/or life transitions and challenges
• visit CMHA Ontario website for workshop locations across Toronto

BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone, or virtual services; call 905-841-7007 ext 322 or toll free 1-800-263-2288 ext 322; visit website for information

Mental health and justice program includes case management, court support, development of treatment plan and support system, court system navigation, and referrals and assistance with accessing appropriate supports

Back on Track
Education program for people convicted of an impaired driving offence, or with two or more roadside suspensions in the Warn Range (BAC between .05 and .08)

• assessment for 1 or 2 day workshop
• six months follow up
• to register contact Ontario's Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers Phone, 416-595-6593 or toll free 1-888-814-5831
• fee

Court Diversion and Court Support Program
Re-directs individuals from the criminal justice system to appropriate addiction and mental health service

• ongoing support to individuals and families throughout court process
• consultation with client, duty counsel or lawyer, and client's social and community supports
• assistance in accessing legal aid, bail and other services
• referrals to social services and resources
• available at Newmarket and Bradford courthouses

COVID19 Telephone, virtual and select in-person support available; call, email or visit website for update

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Assessment and treatment services, and individual, family and group counselling in settings that meet client needs, such as Kinark offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and residential care for children and youth

• intensive treatment
• group programs
• day treatment
• live-in treatment
• crisis services in collaboration with local community agencies
• supervised access
• consultation and assessments
• multidisciplinary team from fields of social work, child and youth work, psychiatry, psychology, nursing and education

Support for education, housing, employment, mental and physical health, and art

• Learning Beyond Adversity education program
• Wraparound Program
• summer employment opportunities
• pre-charge diversion program
• housing assistance
• youth outreach and engagement activities
• music studio
• community engagement and research

Counselling, institution and community services Does not provide three way calling assistance

Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling

• anger management groups and workshops
• drug and alcohol counselling
• family violence program including counselling groups for men and their partners
• financial management
• life skills
• pre-employment programs
• referrals

Partner Assault Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Institution services

• visiting
• correspondence
• counselling and referrals
• drug awareness groups
• pre-release planning

Community services --

• advocacy
• community and public education
• Community Justice (formerly diversion) at 1000 Finch Ave W and Metro West courts
• family support services
• information on legal system and services
• pardon kits and information about pardons for criminal convictions including eligibility assessment, and help with application preparation and ordering court documents
• volunteer opportunities
• housing assistance -- see separate entries

COVID19 Telephone, virtual and select in-person support available; call, email or visit website for update

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Assessment and treatment services, and individual, family and group counselling in settings that meet client needs, such as Kinark CFS offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and child and youth residential care

• intensive treatment
• group programs
• day treatment
• live-in treatment
• crisis services in collaboration with local community agencies
• supervised access
• consultation and assessments
• multidisciplinary team from fields of social work, child and youth work, psychiatry, psychology, nursing and education

Visit website for online list of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) service providers in Ontario; contact Julie K London, Program Coordinator, 905-713-0700, julie.london@kinark.on.ca

COVID19 -- most staff working remotely, call or email for program intake and support

In-person court services, and visits to Vanier Centre suspended, Market Place closed due to COVID restrictions

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Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs

Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole

• staffed 24 hours
• individual and group counselling, practical assistance
• referral and support to plan for release
• capacity 14, also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a child

General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues

• provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours
• programs include parenting, immigrant family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, substance abuse and gambling support

Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole

• clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making

Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) --individual and group counselling and psycho-educational support for women who have experienced gender-based trauma

Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the College Park court

Partner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

BEST (Building Employment Strategies Together) -- individual and group support for women to develop a job search plan

• communication skills, resume writing, financial literacy, identifying career training programs and job placement

My Start-Up Entrepreneurship Program -- self-employment entrepreneurship training and support program for women who want to start their own business

• idea generator sessions, employment skills workshop, support developing business ideas and low interest loans
• in partnership with Rise Asset Development at University of Toronto

Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- assistance with submitting a pardon application with the National Parole Board of Canada

Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system

• information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning
• does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf

College Park Court Program -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system

• assistance with referrals, information and resources
• free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail

Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports

The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration

• in-house service provides free personalized shopping allowing women to pick up clothing, food, supplies and other needed items

COVID19 No in-person service, call 416-640-1934 for assistance

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Coordinated intake for intensive case management, assertive community treatment teams, early psychosis intervention, and supportive housing, and coordinated access to participating mental health and supportive housing agencies

Individual Support Services:

Intensive Case Management
One-on-one support for individuals with serious mental illness, who require individual case management support to live in the community, including links to appropriate services

Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT)
Treatment, rehabilitation and support for individuals with severe mental health diagnosis, particularly psychosis, and with a history of hospitalization; multidisciplinary team

Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)
Early identification and treatment for youth experiencing signs and symptoms of psychosis

Supportive Housing (must qualify for housing subsidy):

Mental Health Supportive Housing Program
Links to supportive housing with various levels of support, including shared or independent housing, for individuals with mental health or mental health and addiction issues

Mental Health and Justice Program
Links to low support independent housing for individuals with serious mental health challenges, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who have current involvement with the Criminal Justice system at time of intake; referral by priority referral source such as justice system professionals

Problematic Substance Use Program
Links to low support independent housing for individuals with severe substance use, who are homeless or under housed