Searching for Community Mental Health Centres

COVID19 Virtual support available, visit www.gatoronto.ca/phone-meetings for hours and access codes

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Regular group meetings for men and women who desire to stop gambling

Gam-Anon
Mutual aid and support for spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers, online meeting schedule available for locations in Ontario

COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available * offices are closed except for refugee shelters * see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE

Counselling -- individual, marital, family

Crisis counselling and support group for women experiencing abuse and children who have witnessed or experienced abuse

• confidential and culturally competent
• information and referral
• telephone counselling
• transitional support worker

Free guided self-help skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

• designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression, or those who feel depressed, stressed, worried, irritable or angry
• delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, with tools to support individuals on their path to mental wellness
• based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

COVID19 All CMHA York Region & South Simcoe locations closed to drop-in service, and all client visits and scheduled programming modified, visit website for information

Virtual options available for client services, call 1-866-345-0183 for details: telephone wellness checks, med drops, injections, BounceBack program

All other services: case manager/support worker will contact client

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Support groups for individuals experiencing mental health issues, facilitated by trained and experienced volunteers at various locations, call for detail

Family Caregiver Education Program
10 week program for families and caregivers caring for a loved one with mental illness, includes information on conditions, treatments and support strategies (available throughout the year at various locations)

Family Support Group
For families and caregivers caring for someone with mental illness, no registration or wait list

COVID19 -- programs by Zoom include Family Support Group, Art Expression Group for Caregivers and those with mental illness, Peer Group Recreation with a Recreation Therapist for individuals with a severe mental illness * family caregivers seeking support and information may email secretary@home-on-the-hill.ca for a telephone appointment * Home on the Hill caregivers may be eligible for a subsidy for Anosognosia Education through LEAP training

Supportive housing -- supported living and support services for individuals with severe mental health disorders and their families and caregivers

• public education series four times per year, mental health professionals give lectures on mental health disorders with subjects include diet and exercise, anxiety and depression, schizophrenia, psychotic illness, bi-polar disorder, relationship between marijuana use and psychosis, and lived experience

Family support group for the families of those with serious mental health disorders

• advocacy and support to families supporting loved ones with serious mental disorders

Respite services to families and family members with serious mental disorders

Housing units at two sites

Outreach weekly * cooking program at St Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

COVID-19 Call Warm Line and Peer Crisis Support Service, 1-888-777-0979, for immediate support

• peer support via phone or chat
• virtual groups, visit krasmancentre.com/events for information
• harm reduction kits, naloxone, injection and inhalation supplies available by appointment
• check-in available, email kccheckins@krasmancentre.com
• supports at Alliston, Newmarket and Richmond Hill drop-in centres, call for information or see separate listings

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Social support programs for individuals and families
Includes peer navigators in emergency departments (North York General, Southlake Hospital), peer support outreach, application assistance, family drop-in programs, workshops, community-based programs

• South Simcoe Peer Outreach Program
• Wellness Collaborative Initiative

Warm Line and Peer Crisis Support Line 1-888-777-0979, see separate listing

Drop-In Centres, see separate listings

Welcome Basket
Short term program supporting individuals transitioning back into community after clinical treatment, including information and referrals, peer support, and practical supports

• clothing and toiletries
• groceries
• small kitchen appliances

Partner in Housing to Health collaboration (includes Blue Door Shelters and LOFT Crosslinks) to secure housing for people who are chronically homeless, including wraparound supports to maintain housing. Email a.kraus@krasmancentre.com for more information.

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

Parenting information and peer support, seminars, open forums, and social events

• ​peer support, strategies for coping, resources and referrals for new mothers dealing with symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, including low mood, irritability, crying, difficulty eating or sleeping, intrusive thoughts
• parenting preparation program for couples expecting first child, or with a youngest child under 2 years, includes help for couples adjusting to new roles and relationship after child birth
• informational seminars and training courses for fathers
• managing stress, food and nutrition support for parent and baby, including introducing solids, basic first aid and CPR (non-certificate), home safety, dealing with sleep challenges, supporting your partner
• group support and events, visit online calendar of events

Visit website for local Greater Toronto Area chapters, registration required for most programs

Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region

Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed

• for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment

• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement

Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation

Covid19 -- all LOFT seniors and 24/7 adult supportive housing locations will only allow essential visitors until further notice (those who have a resident who is dying or very ill) * community and residential supports will continue


Long term supportive housing services, capacity 130 with 24-hour on site support worker

• assistance with meal preparation, essential housekeeping, personal care, laundry, social and recreational activities
• medication reminders
• congregate dining
• escort to appointments

Psychogeriatric case management

• crisis intervention, emergency response
• addictions support

Community Re-integration Program -- alternate level of care (ALC) program in partnership with Humber River Hospital, capacity 6

• intensive one-on-one support enabling clients to learn or relearn the life skills they need to live independently

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

COVID-19 -- no walk in service -- counselling available by telephone, call, email or visit website for details

Short term, crisis and transitional supports and service planning

• specialized assessments, consultation and/or treatment including short term case management, residential program, day program, and hospital support
• residential safe beds in high support settings, maximum 30 day stay
• centralized telephone access for immediate consultation with network staff
• on-site consultation and support from in-home, day program, and residential service network staff
• time limited staffing support in social service settings

Collaboration of 35 partner agencies

Limited in-person appointments available in Keele and Finch offices; services also continue to be offered via telephone, email or online

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Settlement Services

• orientation to life in Ontario
• information on immigration issues
• education and training
• accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits, housing and social housing
• emotional support

Helping Our Newcomers Prepare for Employment Success (HOPES)-- resettlement stress support, education, skills and experience support

English LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) -- upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program -- alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes

Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM)

Bridge to Employment in Media and Communications Program (BEMC) -- 7-month full-time program leading to employment or entrepreneurship in the fields of Journalism, Communications and Public relations, Broadcast Media, Management of Entrepreneurial Media, Photography and Photojournalism, Videography, and Web and Graphic Design

COVID19 -- Call or check website for service updates

Residential Services

• community group homes and apartment living for adults 18 years and older
• some homes wheelchair accessible

Day Program and Support Services

• vocational training
• life skills, educational workshops
• respite services
• recreation and arts programs
• March break program for youth 16-21 years

Clinical Services

• art therapy, behaviour therapy
• counselling and psychiatric consultation
• transitional and permanent treatment programs for disorders such as Prader Willi Syndrome

Mens Sana, Families for Mental Health

• residential services
• drop-in/day program
• family support
• information and referral; assistance with housing and financial issues
• social, recreational and educational programs

Community Resource Centre

• administrative assistance to community residents and groups
• information and referral services to community and government resources
• access to computers, photocopying, printing and fax

Community Development

• strengthen community leadership and support positive social change from an anti-poverty social justice perspective
• identifying and responding to community needs
• training, support and advocacy for local residents

Settlement Services

• group activities, workshops and one-on-one for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks

Community Well-being

• Getting In Touch, Git.Connected, social/recreational mental health program
• adult and youth support groups
• Service Navigation Program -- support residents of Jane and Finch and of Northwest Toronto in accessing mental health services and social supports

Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving

• financial literacy and support services for low income individuals, families, newcomers or youth
• income tax clinic
• workshops
• one-on-one support with a mobile community financial worker for those facing financial barriers

Green Change

• Corner Commons - community space
• community workshops and group programming
• engages area residents to reduce their carbon footprint
• community development and capacity building approach

​The Spot -- youth programs

• drop-in Tue-Fri 11 am-8 pm
• recreation programs, Internet access

Falstaff Youth Social -- weekly group sessions for socializing, recreation, health education

Seniors programs

• assists seniors from various ethnocultural groups to live independently and remain healthy
• in partnership with community agencies to ensure seniors are provided with the support they need

Programs offered in various community locations
Ontario Early Years Centre (see separate record)

Programs and activities available in-person and through online conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, contact for information

Individual and group mentoring, client needs assessments, mentee/mentor matching, volunteer interviews and volunteer mentor training, group workshops, tutoring, educational and recreational activities

One-to-One Peer Mentoring Program
For low-income, single-parent, immigrant, newcomer, and refugee youth, program matches children and youth with trained volunteer mentors

Group Mentoring Program
Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with activities to help newcomers transition to their new community and establish social and professional networks

• focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills, career, and leadership development
• case management and parent support
• girl empowerment program
• boy empowerment program
• mandatory mentor training and workshops, topics include child abuse, multiculturalism, behaviour management, mentoring, bullying, mental health, learning challenges
• literature in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
• monthly activities

Administers and coordinates advocacy and rights advice services * public information * systemic advocacy * information and referral for those ineligible for the service * literature in English and French

Visit website for list of locations in Ontario

Semi-independent living with shared living and dining rooms, and kitchen * social worker, weekly case manager * Jewish environment * violence and drug free environment * social club * capacity 8

Behavioural Services

• for adults with a developmental disability with a significant cognitive delay showing behaviour challenges interfering with ability to participate in activities of daily living who reside in York Region or Simcoe County
• after behaviour assessment, behaviour support plan created including prevention, skill building and intervention

Program for Assessment and Treatment for Healthy Sexuality Clinic (PATHS)

• for adults with confirmed intellectual disability who have engaged in concerning or offensive sexual behaviour living in York Region or Simcoe County
• promotes healthy sexuality and reduces problematic sexual behaviours through individual assessment and treatment

York-Simcoe Brain Injury Services

• for persons age 16 and older, diagnosed with an acquired brain injury living in York Region, Simcoe County or Muskoka
• assessment, case management and rehabilitation support
• run in partnership with March of Dimes Canada

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Adult Day Program

• for persons aged 18 and older, diagnosed with an acquired brain injury who are medically stable living in York Region or South Simcoe
• therapeutic environment with activities including physical health programming, cognitive activities and social activities

Adult Day Program

• for persons age 18 and older with an acquired brain injury living in York Region
• therapeutic and social activities
• 3 community locations, Vaughan, Maple and Newmarket

Behavioural Services

• for children and youth with developmental disability with a significant cognitive delay showing behaviour challenges interfering with ability to participate in activities of daily living
• after behaviour assessment, behaviour support plan created including prevention, skill building and intervention
• individual and group support available

Program for Assessment and Treatment for Healthy Sexuality Clinic (PATHS)

• for children and youth with confirmed intellectual disability who have engaged in concerning or offensive sexual behaviour
• promotes healthy sexuality and reduces problematic sexual behaviours through individual assessment and treatment

Mackenzie Health Autism Services

• for children/youth with confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis
• helps children and youth develop skills through Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) in following areas: social/interpersonal skills, communication, cognitive functions, school readiness, responsibility/adaptive, play/leisure, self-regulation, vocational skills
• assists in homes, clinics and community settings

COVID19 Limited in-person appointments and drop-in services available as of March 16, 2022 at Lipa Green Centre (contact for details on Health Screening Questionnaire and safety measures, or visit website for COVID19 update); child protection services remain fully operational

• consolidating all essential services at Central Branch | Lipa Green Centre, call 416-638-7800 or visit JF&CS website for service information and updates
• all programs operating remotely and/or in-person
• virtual group programming available by Zoom

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Range of services for persons with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals

• support groups
• parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops
• supports for assaulted women
• supplementary financial assistance program
• Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
• chaplaincy services
• in-home palliative care program
• Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
• Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
• Café Europa -- monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate entry)
• English conversation café for new immigrants
• Homelessness Prevention Program
• speakers
• all services confidential

Children
Operates as a Children's Aid Society (Jewish community) and family services agency

• investigating allegations of child neglect and abuse
• child protection services
• adoption and foster home services and recruitment (call 416-638-7800 for details)
• file and adoption disclosure
• counselling
• big brothers and big sisters program
• homework club
• school outreach counselling program
• Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)

Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs

• financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
• assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
• support for families with special needs children

Woman abuse
Includes counselling, emergency financial assistance, and support groups

• Here to Help group program for children (and their mothers) exposed to domestic abuse
• community outreach

COVID-19 -- contact organization for COVID service updates


Children's Programs

• individual counselling
• Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Program
• Kambi Ya Watoto Summer Camp

Leaders in Partnership (LIP)

• for children 7-12 years at risk of suspension or expulsion from school
• 10-week lunch time school-based skills training program addressing the social and emotional needs of children in developing a more positive attitude towards school and their community

Youth Programs -- for youth 16-24 years

• individual counselling
• Express Yourself / Anger Management Program
• Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program - supports high-risk youth who live in an identified priority community and/or or belong to a distinct priority population (such as Racialized, Indigenous, Somali, Roma, LGBTTQ2S) to make healthy life choices
• Ujima Youth Mentorship Program

Kujichaguilia Club (K-Club) -- for young people 16-29 years to transition from involvement with the justice system to integrate into family and community life

Family Program

• individual and family counselling
• Effective Parenting Program -- 10 week program primarily for those referred by Children's Aid or the courts
• Kuponya - Collaborating with Black Families -- works with Black families from a trauma-informed perspective in collaboration with the Children's Aid Society and Jean Tweed Centre
• individual support, family mediation, mobile crisis counselling, and crisis intervention

Violence Against Women Services

• support to women and their families who are experiencing or have experienced violence, including human trafficking
• individual, group and crisis counselling designed to meet the needs of Black women and children
• legal and parenting support; housing search assistance; safety planning

COVID19 Office closed for in-person service; virtual access available for counselling and support groups, and telephone counselling also available; call, email or visit JACS website for information

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Individual, group and family counselling services for substance abuse issues, including case management, confidential telephone information and treatment referrals, counselling for teens in crisis, and support groups

• annual recovery retreat
• resource centre for addiction education, awareness and recovery
• outreach to schools, camps, youth groups

Restoring Intimacy
Sex and love addiction virtual intensive outpatient program for people who identify as men

Support Groups
Variety of self help groups, including 12 step meetings (see website for daily schedule)

• Couples in Recovery
• Fostering Wellness
• Guided Meditation
• Here to Help
• Men's Support Group
• Orthodox Women's Support Group
• Rainbow Group
• Time for a Change
• Women's Support Group

COVID19 - Current clients, and those seeking support, call 905-503-9560 to leave a message -- returned promptly

• visit website for further updates

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Children's mental health services

• individual, family, and group counselling
• play therapy * intensive services, including specialized services for children birth-6 years
• Triple P (positive parenting)
• therapeutic live-in care facility
• day treatment services
• respite service
• Centralized Consultation and Assessment Service for child/youth mental health agencies
• child welfare services

Services also available at Richmond Hill and Aurora offices, and satellite locations, including walk-in counselling, Mon-Tue 2 pm, 10350 Yonge St, 4th Fl, Richmond Hill -- see separate listings