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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Notice Some services may move due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone 416-535-8501 ;
416-535-8501 ext 6128 Addiction Assessment ;
416-535-8501 ext 6878 General Mental Health Assessment ;
416-535-8501 ext 2028 Client Relations
Crisis phone 416-595-6111 Telephone Support Line (English only)
Toll-free phone 1-800-463-6273
Fax 416-595-6881
Web site www.camh.net

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Sunnybrook Program of Assertive Community Treatment

Office phone: 416-480-4611
Fax: 416-480-4612
Web site: www.sunnybrook.ca
Address: 2075 Bayview Ave, T-Wing, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5

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Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts:
Joel Roth, Coordinator
Donnet Roxburgh, Program Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
Eligibility: Adults 16 years and over with severe, persistent mental illness - priority to persons with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders
How to apply: Self-referral - application form
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: SUNPACT -- intensive outreach program
  • multidisciplinary team including addictions specialist, occupational therapists, peer support worker, psychiatrist, registered nurses, social workers and vocational specialist
  • health education
  • medication and symptom management
  • substance abuse
  • individual counselling
  • family support
  • social skills development
  • vocational rehabilitation
  • assistance in activities of daily living
  • development of leisure and recreational opportunities
  • assistance in finding housing and other social services
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Case management; Drug addiction; Family support; Health education; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Life skills training; Manic depression; Mental health; Occupational therapy; Outreach; Recreation; Schizophrenia; Vocational rehabilitation
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Record ID: MET4890
Last complete update: 2007-10-02
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - College Street Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - College Street Location
Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support Program
Notice Some services may move due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone General Mental Health Assessment 416-535-8501 ext 6878
Fax 416-979-6815
Web site www.camh.net
Address 250 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8

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Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and College St)
Hours Emergency Service -- Monday-Sunday 24 hours * Ambulatory Services -- Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Languages of service English ; French ; interpreters available for other languages
How to apply No referral required for emergency service * complete Adult Referral Form for ambulatory services -- see website
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * entrance close to street parking
Service description Psychiatric assessment, consultation and treatment programs

Emergency Services -- emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment and crisis follow up for persons 16 years and over

Inpatient Service
General Psychiatry Unit (GPU) and Acute Care Unit (ACU)
  • individualized, short-term, client-centred assessment and treatment for adults with mental health and substance use issues
  • acute inpatient treatment setting for adults who require a high level of assessment, nursing observation and intensive treatment
  • multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure appropriate, client-centred follow-up
Ambulatory Services
General psychiatric and crisis assessment consultation for adults with mental health and substance use issues
  • links to other appropriate resources
  • brief treatment (three-month model)
  • short-term support and stabilization for clients discharged from the CATS Inpatient Services who are awaiting acceptance to internal and/or external specialty programs
Psychiatric Outreach Program
Clinical mental health services, education and support to communities throughout Ontario, with emphasis on areas that are rural, remote, or under-serviced
  • televideo consultations
  • training and education opportunities for health care, social work and mental health care practitioners

Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Last complete update 2010-03-04

Alcoholics Anonymous

Office phone: 416-487-5591
TTY phone:
416-487-5062
Fax: 416-487-5855
Web site: www.aatoronto.org
Address: 234 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 202, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K5

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Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Carole Keenan, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-10 pm - after hours -- telephone answered by volunteers, answering service
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; translators available on request
Eligibility: Anyone with a desire to stop drinking
How to apply: Attend any open meeting
  • call or visit web site for times and locations or for directory of local groups
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and washroom - lowered elevator buttons - street parking close to entrance
    Service description: Weekly group meetings Monday-Sunday
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Alcoholism Record ID MET0031 Last complete update 2007-09-05 Last modification date 2008-03-31
  • Transition House

    Office phone: 416-925-4531
    Fax: 416-925-5304
    E-mail: transitionhouse@bellnet.ca
    Web site: www.thousetoronto.org
    Address: 162 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S6

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    Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Dupont St)
    Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
    Officers: Colleen Franklin, Executive Director
    Hours: Intake Mon-Fri 10-4
    Languages of service: English ; some American Sign Language available
    Eligibility: Men and young men 16 years and over coping with an addiction
    How to apply:
    • Referrals by telephone or fax
    • contact intake worker
    • assessment interview
    • Social Insurance Number (SIN) and Ontario Health Insurance required
    Fees: Sliding scale
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including side entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description:
      Short term supportive residential centre
    • reality-based, client centred, solution focused program
    • social, recreation and life skills programs
    • length of residency up to 3 months
    Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
    Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Men; Residences; Young adults

    St Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club

    Office phone: 416-534-8461
    Fax: 416-534-8860
    E-mail: info@stalbansclub.ca
    Web site: www.stalbansclub.ca
    Address: 843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON, M6G 2R8

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    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bathurst St-Dupont St)
    Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
    Officers: Chris Foster, Executive Director
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-10 pm; Sat-Sun 9-5
    Area served: Davenport Rd-Harbord St; Spadina Ave/Rd-Ossington Ave
    Languages of service: English
    Eligibility: Children, youth and young adults 5-24 years
    How to apply: Call or drop in
    Fees: Membership -- individual $20, youth $5, family $65 per year
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building, lowered elevator buttons, entrance close to parking
    Service description: Social and recreation programs
    • day camps
    • after school clubs
    • homework clubs
    • computer clubs
    • substance abuse prevention
    • leadership training
    • literacy
    Other services include tutoring, peer mentorship, family resource program

    Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
    Subjects: Alcoholism; Children; Day camps; Drug addiction; Friendship services; Leadership training; Literacy instruction; Parent and child programs; Recreation; Tutoring; Young adults; Youth
    Record ID MET1629
    Last complete update: 2006-03-13
    Last modification date: 2007-03-15
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