RR Psychiatric/Mental Health Support Services
Office phone: 416-285-7996
Fax: 416-285-5733
Email: info@alternativestoronto.org
Web site: www.alternativestoronto.org
Address: 1245 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 1M8
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Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Greenwood Ave and Danforth Ave)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm -- flexible for client meetings
Area served: Individuals -- Eglinton Ave E (north) to Danforth Ave (south), Broadview Ave (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east) groups -- City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; Urdu ; Hindi ; Gujurati ; Farsi ; Dari
Eligibility: Persons 16 years and older with serious, longstanding mental health problems
How to apply: Call or walk in - self referral strongly encouraged
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for assistance barrier free washroom
Service description: Community mental health program - consumer/survivor participation in all aspects of agency
- case management/community support
- advocacy
- education
- supportive counselling
- groups
- links with other services
- information and referral
Consumer/Survivor and Family Community Development Project: supports consumer/survivor and family involvement in community mental health reform - promotes and develops community mental health supports
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2012-06-13
Adams House
Office phone 416-785-9230 (Client Service Centre)
Toll-free phone 1-888-785-2779
Fax 416-785-9358
Email info@cotahealth.ca
Web site www.cotahealth.ca
Address 425 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON, M4X 1K5
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Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St and Carlton St)
Area served Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service English
Eligibility
Persons 16 years or older, with serious mental illness, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
must have ongoing support from worker/case manager and financial support such as Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works (OW)
How to apply Call Client Service Centre
Fees Subsidized rent
Physical access Not wheelchair accessible
Service description
- Supportive housing program with accommodation and support for 20 men and 6 women
- private bedrooms
- shared bathroom and kitchen
- staff on site during daytime hours
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-07-04
Last modified: 2011-08-29
Downtown Office
Office phone: 416-493-4242
Email Address: info@hongfook.ca
Web site: www.hongfook.ca
Address: 260 Spadina Ave, Ste 408, Toronto, ON, M5T 2E4
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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Khmer ; Korean ; Vietnamese
Eligibility: Community education -- open to all
all other programs -- consumers/survivors and their families of Cambodian, Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese descent who are over 16 years and have difficulty accessing other mental health services
Supportive Housing Program -- for consumer/survivors who are able to live independently with support
How to apply: Call intake for appointment
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description:
Information and referral, short term supportive counselling and case management
advocacy
leadership and life skills training
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Supportive Housing Program - see eligibility above
psychosocial recreation and education activities
peer support and self help groups
support groups for family members
volunteer development
General community education
mental health promotion
consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethno-racial mental health issues
partner agency in Mount Sinai Hospital's Community Health Program and Wellness Centre
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2011-04-18
Last modified: 2011-08-15
Office phone 416-368-4896
Crisis phone Psychiatric Crisis Service 416-363-9990
Fax 416-368-3192
Email management@youthdale.ca
Web site www.youthdale.ca
Address 227 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1T8
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Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St and Dundas St E)
Contacts Paul Allen, Clinical Director
Hours
Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Psychiatric Crisis Service -- Monday-Sunday (24 hours)
Languages of service English
How to apply Call general number above for non-emergency programs
Fees Fee-for-service -- some outpatient psychotherapy services for youth and their families, and child and adolescent psychoeducational, psychological and neuropsychological assessments
Physical access Call ahead for wheelchair access - entrance close to parking
Service description
residential treatment centres in various locations for youth 12-18 years with emotional, behavioural and adjustment difficulties
- outpatient counselling and assessment for youth and their families
- also rural program
- Sleep Centre
Psychiatric Crisis Service 416-363-9990
Mobile Crisis Support Team
professional team responds to children and youth in crisis, supports family or agency in crisis resolution
- Acute Support Unit -- 10 bed, secure short term residential crisis unit for youth from 12 to under 16 years at risk to themselves or others
- children under 12 years admitted only with Ministry of Community and Social Services' consent
- assessment, crisis intervention, case management support for referring agencies
Transitional Psychiatric Unit
10 bed unit for children and youth under 16 years with emotional, psychological and/or cognitive impairments
Medication Consultation Clinic
for general practitioners who work with youth who live at home with their families
- consultation with a Youthdale child psychiatrist regarding medication concerns
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2010-03-11
Last modified: 2011-08-15
Office phone: 416-424-2266
Fax: 416-424-4528
Email: info@awaycourier.ca
Website: www.awaycourier.ca
Address: 2168 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1K3
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Intersection: Toronto East (Woodbine Ave and Danforth Ave)
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 am-5:30 pm)
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Prospective employees -- fill out application at office
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible main floor and barrier free washrooms
Service description:
courier service staffed and run by consumers/survivors of the mental health system
Couriers travel by TTC, same day delivery to most of Toronto
Competitive rates
Employment opportunities include full and part time courier and office staff positions
Nonprofit
Accent on Ability
Develops education, training and employment opportunities for consumers/survivors
Organization type: Non Profit
Last complete update: 2010-02-02
Last modified date: 2011-08-15
Subjects: Job Retraining ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities; Job Development ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities; Courier Services ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Office phone 416-703-7222 ext 322
Fax 416-359-9169
Email adrury@sjch.ca
Web site www.sjch.ca
Address 270 Milan St, Toronto, ON, M5A 4C3
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Mail Address 431 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B1
Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St and Dundas St E)
Contacts Alan Drury, Program Manager (adrury@sjch.ca)
Hours
Office: Monday - Friday (9:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Support staff: Monday - Friday (9:30 am - 11:30 pm), Saturday - Sunday (24 hours)
Area served Central Toronto
Languages of service English
Eligibility Single adults with psychiatric disabilities who are in need of affordable housing, require support services, have some independent living skills, and express a desire to be part of a community focused model of housing
How to apply
referral from mental health worker
tour, application form - joint interview by staff and residents
Fees Partial meal program $225 per month
Physical access Not wheelchair accessible - designated parking
Service description
Supportive housing
- 30 self-contained bachelor apartments with kitchens
- partial meal program for residents -- breakfast and supper Monday-Friday
- social and recreation activities
- customized support as needed, including on site professional and peer support
- cooperative, community environment
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update 2011-04-21
Last modified: 2011-08-03
Office phone Central Intake 416-359-9241 ; General inquiries 416-703-7222 ext 322
Fax 416-359-9169
Email mbock@sjch.ca
Web site www.sjch.ca
Address 431 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B1
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Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St and Dundas St E)
Contacts Mare Bock, Housing Administrator
Alan Drury, Program Manager
Hours
Office: Mon - Fri (9:30am - 5:30pm)
Support Staff: Mon - Fri (9:30 am-11:30 pm), Sat - Sun (24 hours)
Area served Central Toronto
Languages of service English
Eligibility Single adults with psychiatric disabilities who are in need of affordable housing, require support services, have some independent living skills, and express a desire to be part of a community focused model of housing
How to apply Referral from mental health worker - tour, application form
- joint interview by staff and residents
Fees
Rents geared to income
Meals -- $225 month
Physical access
Apartments not wheelchair accessible
service areas wheelchair accessible including main entrance
wheelchair lift to ground floor -- staff must be notified to meet visitor
designated parking
Service description Supportive housing
- 37 self-contained bachelor apartments with kitchens
- partial meal program for residents -- breakfast and supper Monday-Friday
- social and recreation activities
- customized support as needed, including on site professional and peer support
- cooperative, community environment
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-04-01
Last modified: 2011-08-02
Mental Health and Justice Initiative
Office phone 416-757-6454
Fax 416-916-2383
Web site www.mentalhealthandjustice.org
Email Address: unitregistry@mentalhealthandjustice.org
Mail Address 205 Richmond St W, Ste 301, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V3
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Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave and Queen St W)
Contacts Tony Crosbie, Interim Program Director, 416-757-1565, tcrosbie@loftcs.org
Hours Office -- Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Languages of service English
Eligibility Referrals from Mental Health and Justice Network agencies
How to apply Apply online or download application form from website
Physical access Some wheelchair accessible housing -- office is not accessible but meetings can be arranged off-site
Service description
housing support services for people 16 years and older with serious mental illness, currently involved with the criminal justice system, and homeless or potentially homeless
- housing referrals
- support with mental health issues, employment, social skills
- crisis support
- in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association, COTA Health, Houselink Community Homes -- see separate entries
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2010-04-28
Last modified: 2011-08-02
Toronto Branch
Office phone: 416-789-7957
Fax: 416-789-9079
Email: cmha.toronto@sympatico.ca
Web site: www.toronto.cmha.ca
Address: Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 480, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
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Location (Intersection): North York West (William R Allen Rd and Lawrence Ave W)
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Area served: City of Toronto * some programs and services -- City of Toronto west
Languages of service: English ; French ; Case Management Services -- also French and Italian
Eligibility:
persons 16 years and older with serious mental health illness
Housing Services -- persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to mental illness
How to apply: Call 416-789-7957 ext 282 or e-mail tgordon@cmha-toronto.net for intake
Physical access:
wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
elevators with lowered buttons
designated parking
Service description:
range of community support services
education and mental health promotion to general community
publications
systemic advocacy
Services for general community:
Info, Intake and Referral, 416-789-7957 ext 282 or 416-289-6285, cmha.toronto@sympatico.ca
telephone information on community support and treatment * referrals to appropriate programs and community agencies
Public Education, 416-789-7957 ext 260, workshops@cmha-toronto.net
workshops on understanding mental illness, workplace impact of employee mental health issues, cross-cultural issues and resettlement stress, ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Stress Sense and Negative Attitudes, Difficult People
Services for clients, their families and/or friends:
Case Management Services:
for persons with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community
assistance in meeting basic needs (food, shelter, finances), developing skills and accessing community resources
Community Treatment Order (CTO) Case Management Services:
intensive case management for persons on Community Treatment Orders with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community
assistance in improving life skills, meeting basic needs (food, shelter, finances), accessing community resources, and participating in work and social opportunities
Early Intervention Program (MOD), 416-289-6285 ext 243
aims to improve services for young persons in early stages of psychosis by enhancing recognition of early signs and symptoms
community based, interdisciplinary, recovery focused clinical service
provision and coordination of treatment, education, case management, support and referrals
Employment Services, 416-789-7957 ext 231
access to employment and training for people with mental health illness
comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support
includes consumer operated catering and cleaning business
Holiday Gift Program:
gifts of warm clothing each December to consumers of mental health services
distributed through mental health agencies
Housing Services:
access to subsidized, shared and single unit housing across Toronto
Keele Street Women's Group:
social support and rehabilitation program for women who are socially isolated
Mental Health Court Support and Diversion Program:
Metro West Court
diversion of individuals with serious mental illness from the court system to mental health and community support services
court support worker assistance
consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion -- referrals to mental health and support services to facilitate bail or assist with sentencing
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program: 416-789-7957 ext 270
for family members and friends of people who have serious and persistent mental illness
12 week course co-taught by trained volunteer family members
includes information about mental illnesses, coping skills for handling crisis and relapse, communication, empathy and listening skills, medications and side effects, self care, rehabilitation, community services and supports, advocacy and fighting discrimination
West Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT):
community treatment, rehabilitation and support services for persons with serious mental illness who have been involved with the legal system
services provided by multidisciplinary teams
What Next! Peer Support Drop-in: 416-449-4555
recreation, arts and crafts, computer classes and information sessions for consumer/survivors
program offered Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 1 pm-8 pm and Wednesday 10 am-5 pm at 3701 Chesswood Dr, Ste 208, North York
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
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Last complete update: 2011-05-12
Last modified date: 2011-08-15