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COTA Health

Office phone: 416-785-9230 Toll-free phone 1-888-785-2779
Fax: 416-785-9358
E-mail: info@cotahealth.ca
Web site: www.cotahealth.ca
Address: Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 362, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
Location (Intersection) North York West (William R Allen Rd-Lawrence Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 15)
Officers: Patricia Barbato, President and Chief Executive Officer
Contacts: Barbara Cawley, Vice President, Rehabilitation Services Paul Bruce, Vice President, Mental Health and Community Support Services
Hours: Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 10-4
Area served: Greater Toronto Area, southwestern Ontario, eastern Ontario
Languages of service: English ; French ; some service available in Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), German, Gujurati, Hindi, Italian
Eligibility: Varies by program
How to apply: Referrals accepted from individuals, family members, Community Care Access Centres, service providers, health and social service agencies, employers and private agencies - ask for Client Service Centre
Fees: No fee for services covered by Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ministry of Community and Social Services - some fees apply for other services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - elevators with lowered buttons - designated parking - call for details on program locations
Service description: Community based mental health, rehabilitation and support services, provided in the setting of the individual's choice including home, school or workplace

Rehabilitation Services -- for children and adults with physical, developmental and mental health challenges, through home or community visits
  • includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers and speech language pathologists


Site Support Services -- support to tenants and staff in various housing settings to maintain tenants' health and independence

Case Management Services -- comprehensive intensive case management for individuals with long term mental health problems, including men with histories of homelessness, residents of designated supported housing and adults with acquired brain injuries

Court Support Services -- for individuals with mental health problems in conflict with the law on a minor offence
  • assists individuals suitable for diversion to the mental health system, including links to appropriate community resources and services


Geriatric Mental Health Services -- rehabilitation and case management for individuals 65 years and over with mental health/emotional problems that interfere with independent living, as well as anyone with dementia associated with aging

Network Therapy Services -- for individuals with long term mental health challenges and the people who are part of their social support network

Developmental Services -- for transitional age youth with developmental disabilities

Mental Health and Justice Initiative -- housing and support for persons with serious mental illness, current involvement with the criminal justice system, and homeless or potentially homeless
  • in partnership with LOFT Community Services -- see separate entry

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Caregiver support; Case management; Children; Court diversion; Developmental disabilities; Disabilities; Head injuries; Home health care; Homeless people; Men; Mental health; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Physical disabilities; Physical rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Psychiatric rehabilitation; Psychogeriatric care; Speech disorders; Young adults
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0296
Last complete update: 2008-08-26
Last modification date: 2008-08-26