Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 -- in-class programs suspended until further notice, offering programs online, visit website for information

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Chaplaincy services -- regular visiting and spiritual care at courts, detention centres and correctional institutions

• Community Service Order Program

Anger and Relationship Program -- three sessions program for adults

• anger management counselling for couples , fee -- $150

Anger Management Program -- one day workshop to raise awareness of the triggers and thinking patterns that can lead to aggressive behaviour

• court order, probation order or self referral, fee -- $150
• Anger Management Intensive, ten sessions program, fee-- $250

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program -- two sessions to raise awareness about substance abuse, for all ages

• by court order, probation order or self referral, fee -- $150

Road Rage, a Program for Change -- group programs for adults

• self referral, or referral from courts, probation officer or defence bar, fee --$150

Theft Intervention Program -- one day workshop to raise understanding of contributing factors leading to stealing and how to resist criminal behaviour

• by court order, probation order or self referral, fee -- $150

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

Youth-led programs promoting access to social service, education, recreation, economic and cultural opportunities, including academic support, workforce readiness, settlement, youth justice, and civic leadership programs, and systems advocacy

• wraparound and case management services
• mentorship and skill development
• support network development
• financial assistance, scholarship program
• advocacy and outreach
• leadership skills development
• violence prevention
• RISE Youth Justice program
• community engagement and development
• cultural and artistic productions
• agency mentorship and administrative support

FYI Settlement Services, see separate listing

Individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, problem solving and domestic related counselling

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)

COVID19 Individual and family supports available virtually and in-person

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Community-based and in-home mental health and addiction services

• case management for individuals with addiction issues and at risk of involvement with justice system, including youth and seniors
• Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and multidisciplinary teams, including psychogeriatric supports
• concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis and cognitive disability support services
• supportive housing and homelessness prevention

Some programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies; call or visit website for complete service descriptions and satellite office locations

FAME Family and Caregiver Support Services for individuals in a caregiving role, see separate listings

For Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077, see separate listing for Toronto Seniors Helpline

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

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

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Court diversion planning * pre-release planning



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

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


Mental health supportive housing -- median and low support or independent housing options for individuals who struggle to find and maintain housing, with support from case manager or housing support worker

First Episode Program -- supportive housing for individuals 16-26 years experiencing symptoms of psychosis for first time

Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) -- housing for individuals with chronic complex addictions

• partnership with Addiction Services York Region (ASYR)

Case Management -- mental health and addiction case management

• assessment, goal setting, life and problem solving skills, crisis intervention and prevention, advocacy and information and referral

Part of Housing to Health collaboration (with Blue Door Shelters and Krasman Centre) to secure housing for people who are chronically homeless, including wraparound supports to maintain housing

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

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

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Direct Accountability Program -- adult court diversion program

Ethno-Cultural Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- culturally competent intensive treatment for adults with serious mental illness to support recovery and the ability to live in the community; focused on the Asian and Southeast Asian populations

Mental Health Court Support Program (MHCS) -- services and support to persons in conflict with the criminal justice system because of mental illness