Searching for Community Mental Health Centres

COVID19 Enhanced safety measures in place and some services modified, call for information

Affordable and supportive housing for women

Permanent affordable housing
Private, self-contained units including junior, one, two and three bedroom unfurnished apartments

• capacity 165

Supportive housing
On-site individual support including connection to mental health, substance use and health services

• capacity 85

Winona's Place, Apartments for Aboriginal Women

• capacity 50, including 10 units for women-led families fleeing violence
• in partnership with Wigwamen, see separate listing

Telephone support, information and referrals for women and families coping with a postpartum mood disorder

• online chat and support groups
• online resources including information on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, educational materials and discussion tool, and links to resources in other languages

COVID19 Virtual programs and supports available; cafe closed until further notice

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Community-based recovery program includes employability and interpersonal skills development through food service training while volunteering in a public café business

Psychiatric community-based services, including crisis support and short-term intervention, medical assessment and consultation, day treatment, intensive extended day program, and intensive support and supervision

Crisis and Mobile Support Team, 416-363-9990
Telephone assessment and intake, and crisis support; follow-up mobile support based on assessment of client's mental health status

Day Treatment
Educational and therapeutic activities in classroom environment for youth 12-23 years, includes individual support and group meeting, to develop interpersonal, life and adaptive coping skills and academic success; in partnership with Toronto District School Board

Intensive Extended Day Program (IEDP)
Recovery-oriented treatment for youth 16-19 years with complex mental health needs who have left formal school system, includes support in education, vocation, life skills, housing and health related goals; in partnership with Covenant House

Intensive Support and Supervision
Alternative to custody program for youth12-17 years with serious mental health challenges, includes individualized plan, educational/vocational support, life skills and independent living supports, social and recreation support, mentoring, family support and self-help, and service coordination and advocacy; in partnership with Ontario Youth Justice Services

Medical Consultation Clinic (MCC)
Outpatient psychiatric consultation includes one-time psychiatric assessment; referral from physician or nurse practitioner required; fee

Live-in and Inpatient Treatment Programs, see separate listing

Non-profit, provincial, parent-run organization that provides a voice for children and their families who face the challenges of mental health problems

Provides services for parents with children who have mental health problems

• advocacy
• education
• peer support
• family engagement training
• advocacy kit
• education workshops for agencies and educators

Housing support services, including housing referrals, case management, crisis support, support with mental health issues, employment, social skills

• high and low support housing options
• in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association, COTA Health, Houselink Community Homes (see separate listings)

Offers family support and education to families and friends of those living with complex mental health needs in the community

Services include:

• free virtual workshops * Go to www.iamentalhealth.ca/media-events/events
• IDEAS family support group: confidential small group meetings held monthly offering support for families who are caring for a loved one who has a serious mental illness or lives with a substance use problem * held at Joseph Brant Wellness House, Board Room, 2160 Itabashi way, Burlington
• Support line - staffed by a team of mental health counsellors who provide individualized supportive counseling, system navigation, and customized information and education to caregivers, individuals living with chronic mental illness, contact: 1-855-449-9949 or www.iamentalhealth.ca/Find-Support/Individuals
• 4-week course called Strengthening Families Together for families of individuals with a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia
• Justice and Mental Health (JAMH): for families needing support when a loved one living with mental illness comes into contact with the law
• discusses clinical treatment, provides information about the illness, and teaches skills that family members need to cope more effectively
• public forums with guest speakers providing support and education for families of those with schizophrenia
• advocacy in the community for services required by people with schizophrenia to live in the community
• public awareness and education
• raising funds for research into a cause and cure for schizophrenia
• holds the annual Peace of Minds Walk in May and an annual Peace of Minds Yogathon in February

Permanent housing

• private rooms with washrooms, meals, social and recreation programs, medication and treatments administered
• staffed 24 hours
• individualized support services on site
• family/community volunteer and vocational support program
• registered nurse oversees clinical operations

3 residences
70 Lombard St -- capacity 20
90 Shuter St -- capacity 18
16 Windermere Ave -- capacity 11

List of follow-up support and service-specific case management programs authorized to deliver services, including links to agency/program websites

Follow-up support programs
Assistance for individuals and households to leave homelessness, including transition support to permanent housing, links to ongoing services, supports and resources

Service-specific case management programs
Services for individuals who have difficulty remaining housed, includes housing stabilization supports such as personal support worker, occupational therapy, trusteeship, harm reduction, support for collecting behaviours (hoarding)

Visit City of Toronto website for Housing Focused Client Support, including Toronto Hoarding Support Services Program through VHA Home HealthCare (see separate listing); visit Housing Focused Client Supports Referral Form for online form to be completed by referral agency, or email housingfirst@toronto.ca for information

Trauma-informed care, residential and community treatment programs

Residential Treatment Program
Includes individual and group counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, relapse prevention, life skills classes, smoking cessation support, family support, discharge and continuing care planning, and spiritual awareness

Community Treatment Program
Includes individual and group counselling, relapse prevention, life skills classes, smoking cessation support, pre-treatment support, continuing care

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services

Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education

Mental Health Counselling and Support
Confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services

• individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
• service coordination and referral to treatment

Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups

• referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
• assistance with documation and completing applications

Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning

• homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
• workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
• parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
• assistance accessing free or affordable community programs

Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects

• National Trauma Informed Care Program

COVID-19: (3 Sep 2021) Regional office has closed in Ottawa but services are still available in the Ottawa region because all counselling services are now offered virtually due to the pandemic.

Health organization dedicated to supporting people, caregivers, and communities affected by schizophrenia and psychosis

• offers tailored services, education, advocacy and research

​Support Line:

• confidential online, over-the-phone, and in-person service for people and families living with schizophrenia and other severe mental illness
• team of trained mental health counselors provide customized, supportive counseling, system navigation, and connects people to resources and services in their local area

Strengthening Families Together (SFT):

• four-week education and support program for family members and friends of people living with serious and persistent mental illness
• delivered in a small family-to-family setting
• provides mental health resources and information on coping, self-care, system navigation and other topics associated with daily living as well as the recovery process

Family education, emotional support and practical assistance, public awareness, and advocacy on behalf of people with schizophrenia and their families

• support and education
• support groups
• family support
• online resources
• research and public awareness

One-to-One Support
Telephone, online and in-person support services, including first episode or new diagnosis of schizophrenia/psychosis, and ongoing issues regarding schizophrenia and related mental illness

• addictions and substance abuse concerns
• mental health and justice concerns
• housing, employment and ODSP issues
• medication and treatment support
• crisis planning
• coping and support for families and caregivers
• advocacy
• system navigation and community resources connections

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual supports and services, call 416-977-1333 or visit website for information

Case management services include mental health symptoms management, assistance finding housing and accessing community resources, social skills and community living skills improvement

Supportive housing services:
Cooperative living arrangements in 7 downtown Toronto houses, includes single rooms, staff support and shared responsibility for meal preparation, shopping, and housekeeping

On-site high support services in 20 bachelor units for patients transitioning from hospital to community, in partnership with Centre for addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Medium support in bachelor and one-bedroom units for clients who are able to live independently, in partnership with Mainstay Housing and St Clare's Multifaith Housing Society

Pathways to Homes Program
Includes on-site high support for long-term shelter system users with complex mental health and/or developmental disabilities, and physical health challenges, in partnership with City of Toronto, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA)

RISE (Recovery During Immigration and Settlement) -- short term mental health case management

• individual counselling and support
• peer support
• workshops including orientation to Canadian health care system, community programming, social assistance, employment and support services
• social and recreational activities to promote integration

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Virtual mental health support available for women experiencing violence

Options adult and children's case management services available by phone and email Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

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Individual and group counselling, walk-in counselling, information and referral services to individuals and families; specialized services for LGBTQ community, individuals with HIV/AIDS, individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors (including seniors experiencing abuse), sexual abuse survivors, women experiencing abuse, male perpetrators of abuse, separating and divorcing families; advocacy, education, research and community development

Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling and educational programs for those seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions and other issues

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, member agency for Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
• social reform, public education and advocacy

Families in Transition
Planned brief interventions with focus on supporting child adjustment to parental separation, divorce and remarriage , includes individual and family counselling, educational programs, support groups, mediation of parenting plans, and training and consultation for professionals working with changing families

Growing Up Healthy Downtown for children birth-6 years (see separate listing)

Individual and Group Counselling for Women in Abusive Relationships
Individual and group counselling for women who have experienced partner abuse, multilingual services available, including crisis intervention, and programs for children who have witnessed partner abuse

Next Steps Program for Men
Group counselling for men who are or have been abusive to their partners, including alternatives to abusive behaviour, and communication skills

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

Seniors and Caregivers Support (see separate listing)

Call for information on FST services available at partner agencies, including Unison Health and Community Services, Bathurst-Finch Hub (540 Finch Ave), Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub (1527 Victoria Park Ave), Rexdale Community Health Centre (8 Taber Rd), and LAMP Community Health Centre (185 Fifth St) - see separate listings

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Single session, urgent counselling for individuals, couples and families seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions, and other issues

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment;
contact for information or visit website

David Kelley LGBTQ Counselling Program
Short term individual, couple and group counselling for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer

• broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, violence, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, and other issues

David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Program
Short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)

• issues include dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, trauma, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status and impact on sexuality

COVID19 Contact for information on available services, enhanced screening, and guest access to transitional housing

Community Services
Information and referral, housing and shelter supports and outreach, medical clinic, concurrent disorders support services

• drop-in program
• income tax clinic
• Fair Change legal clinic
• nursing clinic
• mental health and justice program
• harm reduction equipment and support
• creative programs
• catering

Friends Restaurant
Low-cost meals, credit available

• brunch Monday-Friday 10 am-12 noon
• supper Monday-Friday 4 pm-5:30 pm

Housing
Permanent, shared accommodation, includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, shared kitchens and living rooms; also transitional housing

• 24 hour support staff

For Safe Injection Site at 139 Jarvis St, with supervised consumption and treatment services, see separate listing

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 delivery

Community Support Services
Case management including outreach, relationship building, assessment, referrals, support, advocacy, and case management for early intervention program clients

Health Promotion Program
Telephone 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 training

Hostel Outreach Program
Flexible, 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, leisure

Mental Health Court Support Services
Based 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

Permanent supportive housing, including mental health and addiction supports

Hillholm House
Permanent housing in medium support residential program, supports individualized goals and promotes wellness

• capacity 10 (5 men, 5 women)
• staffed daily weekdays and weekends (varies), on-call service overnight
• cooperative environment, residents take part in management of home

Beverly House
Permanent high support housing for women, including assistance with medication and health care professional appointments, laundry, and recreation program (art, writing group, music)

• staffed 24 hours
• supportive rooming house model

In partnership with Fred Victor, and University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital (see separate listings)

Emergency shelter for men
Short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Emergency Hostel Program 416-392-5547
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting (capacity 240), with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals

• access to lounge, resource room, computers
• laundry and lockers available

Long Term Program 416-392-5542
Long term accommodation (capacity 134) with 24-hour bed access, includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

O'Neill House Program 416-392-5407
Housing transition program (capacity 50)

Seaton House part of George Street Revitalization and scheduled to close by end of 2022, with residents moved to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

COVID19 - Closed for Fall 2020

• visit GBC website program description to check availability for Winter 2021

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Supported education program -- 3 semesters

• focus on interpersonal skills, problem solving, career and vocational exploration and planning
• college credit courses include English, computer skills, as well as a range of mandatory and elective courses
• individual supportive counselling and follow-up
• participants may achieve an Ontario College Certificate upon successful completion of the program -- call for details

COVID19 -- Services offered:

• harm reduction supplies
• ID Safe
• Overdose Prevention Site
• mental health case management for existing clients
• nursing clinic for urgent issues/wound care

Visit website or call before going for updates


Nursing Clinics

• primary care nursing with onsite and outreach clinics
• service provided by registered nurses or nurse practitioners
• no Ontario Health Insurance required
• call or visit website for hours and locations

Walk-in Services

• personal and feminine hygiene supplies
• safer sex supplies
• socks and underwear, sleeping bags (and gloves, toques, long-johns, during fall and winter)
• information and referral
• access to telephone and fax

Harm Reduction

• safe injection and crack smoking kits
• volunteer kit making
• community outreach
• weekly drop-in

Overdose Prevention Site -- Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm

Identification Replacement -- assistance with replacing birth certificates, Records of Landing (Verification of Status), health cards or marriage and death certificates

ID Safe -- identification storage facility and secure mail service

Community Health Program -- for homeless and under housed persons with mental health issues needing support and crisis intervention

COVID19 Individual and family supports available; virtual group programming

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Caregiver support, including individual counselling, peer group support; also FAMEkids specialized programming for children and youth, visit www.famekids.ca

COVID19 Office closed and services available by phone or online, call 416-461-2345 or visit www.stellasplace.ca for information

Counselling, peer support and pre-employment support available by telephone and video conferencing appointment; group leaders will reach out to participants by telephone

Studio available through Virtual Studio, email asamson@stellasplace.ca

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Comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment services

• walk-in counselling, integrated peer support, and clinical and recovery services
• emotion regulation and self management programs
• transition support and community connections
• family education and support
• wellness, fitness, art programs in partnership with other community agencies

Clinical services
Including assessment and wellness planning, individual and group counselling, and therapeutic interventions

• includes dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Peer support programs
Including individual support and ongoing groups

• Stella's Studio arts, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) group
• Community Healing Project peer support training for youth self-identified with lived experience of community-based violence
• some training programs in partnership with George Brown College
• BeanBagChat App online peer support, see separate listing