Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-482-4103
Fax: 416-482-5237
E-mail: crct@crct.org
Web site: www.crct.org
Address:
366 Adelaide St E, Ste 230,
Toronto, ON, M5A 3X9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Sheryl Lindsay, Acting Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English ; Pashto ; Somali ; Tamil
Eligibility: Support services -- persons 16 years and over with severe mental health problems, and their families

• information and mental health promotion services -- members of the public, community groups, agencies

Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details

Service description:

Community mental health organization

• direct support services for individuals and their families
• information and mental health promotion services
• assists agencies and groups in developing client-centred approaches to service delivery

Community Support Services -- case management including outreach, relationship building, assessment, referrals, support, advocacy

• also works with families that are homeless, or are at risk of homelessness, when one parent has a mental health problem and there is a child under 18 years
• case management for early intervention program clients

Health Promotion Program -- telephone information on mental health services in Toronto, including housing, treatment options, self help groups, social programs, support groups for families and friends

• publishes Making Choices Resource Guide
• maintains website with resources and searchable database of mental health services and supports
• mental health promotion services to consumer/survivor groups and families, and to programs and agencies that serve people with serious mental health problems
• community and organizational development projects
• education and training

Hostel Outreach Program -- flexible, portable support to homeless women who have experienced significant mental health difficulties

• outreach
• assessment
• case management
• relationship building
• help establishing housing, community contacts, education/vocation, leisure

Mental Health Court Support Services -- based at Old City Hall and College Park provincial courts

• activities to divert people with serious mental health problems charged with low risk offences toward support services in the community
• information, consultation and case management
• housing support

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Case management; Community development; Consultants; Court assistance; Court diversion; Family support; Health assessments; Homeless people; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Internet information services; Mental health; Outreach; Psychiatric rehabilitation; Training programs; Women
Record ID: MET0298
Last complete update: 2007-10-09
Last modification date: 2008-06-02

Office phone: 416-863-1074
Fax: 416-863-9440
E-mail: catchmail@catchdaflava.com
Web site: www.catchdaflava.com
Address: 600 Dundas St E, Rear Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (River St-Dundas St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Adonis Huggins, Program Director
Hours:

• Office -- Monday to Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• programs -- Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Area served: Regent Park
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth and young adults 12-24 years
How to apply: Office registration required
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Substance abuse prevention

• programs include -- weekly radio show, photography, video production, youth community newspaper, music
• community development
• information and referral
• women's yoga and health sessions
• summer multi-media training camp
• a program of Centre for Addiction and Mental Health -- see separate entry

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community development; Day camps; Drug addiction; Youth
Record ID: MET3520
Last complete update: 2008-02-13
Last modification date: 2008-04-15

Addiction Program
Addiction Treatment Program
Aboriginal Services
Notice: Some services may be moving in 2008 due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 7652 ; 416-535-8501 ext 7651 Intake worker
Fax: 416-304-0311
Web site: www.camh.net
Address: 393 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1L3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Dr Peter Menzies, Clinical Head
Bob Crawford, Intake Worker, 416-209-7999 Cell phone
Hours: Irregular
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Aboriginal peoples experiencing homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse and mental health issues
How to apply: No referral required - call for appointment
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - metered street parking
Service description: Individual, group and telephone counselling

• links to substance abuse and mental health services
• outreach at community agencies
• capacity building for First Nations communities and other agencies

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Homeless people; Mental health; Native peoples; Outreach
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5090
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-499-9800 Toll-free phone 1-888-391-1111
Fax: 416-499-8260
Web site: www.responsiblegambling.org
Address: 411 Richmond St E, Ste 205, Toronto, ON, M5A 3S5
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Dr Jon Kelly, Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English ; some French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Information on treatment centres and self help groups for people with gambling problems

• outreach and public awareness
• prevention programs for youth
• searchable e-library
• interactive website
• newsletter

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Gambling; Information and referral; Youth
Record ID: MET6324
Last complete update: 2008-02-15
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-920-2605 Crisis phone 416-891-8606 Mental Health Crisis Line
Fax: 416-920-8876
Web site: www.aht.ca
Address: 179 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Contacts: Walter Lindstone, Unit Manager
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Mental Health Crisis Line -- Monday to Sunday 24 hours

Languages of service: English, some Aboriginal languages
Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Crisis management program and specialized mental health services

• Babishkhan Circle of Care and Finding My Way Training Program for homeless clients
• Community Health Worker Training Program

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Case management; Community health centres; Health services; Homeless people; Mental health; Native peoples; Vocational training
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0107
Last complete update: 2008-01-11
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Rouge Valley Health System
Rouge Valley Centenary
25 Neilson
Office phone: 416-208-0131
Fax: 416-208-7759
E-mail: communityprogress@rougevalley.ca
Web site: www.rougevalley.ca
Address: 25 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1E 5E1
Location (Intersection) Scarborough South (Neilson Rd-Ellesmere Rd)
Ward Scarborough East (Ward 43)
Contacts: Sharon McIlveen, Manager, Outpatient Mental Health Services
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons with serious mental illness who are currently homeless, have been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless
How to apply: Call for referral
Fees: Rent geared to income
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - 2 accessible units
Service description: Support and low-cost permanent housing - 30 units
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity

Rouge Valley Health System
Rouge Valley Centenary
Community Progress (Pathways)
Office phone: 416-208-0131
Fax: 416-208-7759
E-mail: communityprogress@rougevalley.ca
Web site: www.rougevalley.ca
Address: 25 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1E 5E1
Location (Intersection) Scarborough South (Neilson Rd-Ellesmere Rd)
Ward Scarborough East (Ward 43)
Contacts: Sharon McIlveen, Manager, Outpatient Mental Health Services
Hours: Program hours vary -- call for details
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons with serious mental illness
How to apply: Referral by hospital psychiatrists
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Community mental health service

• day programs -- therapeutic groups, social and recreation programs, work activity programs

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity

Downtown Office

Office phone: 416-493-4242
Web site: www.hongfook.ca
Address: 260 Spadina Ave, Ste 408, Toronto, ON, M5T 2E4
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Khmer ; Korean ; Vietnamese
How to apply: Call intake for appointment