Mental Health Support Pt

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hour)
 York Support Services Network – Ph: 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or (TTY) 1-866-323-7785; Website (York Region and South Simcoe; phone support to North York)
 Krassman Centre 24/7 Peer Support – Ph: 1-888-777-0979
Streamlined Access
 Central intake point for applying to mental health case management, community support, and supportive housing agencies in York Region; Website; Ph: 289-340-0348; Toll Free: 1-844-660-6602 (You can call Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30 pm)
 Online Application: Website
Search Tools
 One Stop Shop Directory – Website
 York Region on a Budget (information re: local community resources) – Website
 Health Line, York Region – Website
ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information

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Newmarket – Toll Free: 1-855-853-9270; Central Intake: 905-853-9270 x. 111
Call Central Intake on Thursday mornings (10:00am-12:00pm)
Individual counselling (solution-focused, ~10 sessions). Also offer: Transitional support counselling for women leaving abusive relationship; group programming (wellness, employment and financial empowerment).
Population: Women (18+). Resident of York Region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 4 months.

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Jane/Rutherford – Ph: 905-303-8490
Individual counselling, Also offer group programming (anxiety group, caregiver support group).
Population: Open to York region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Unknown.

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Newmarket, Alliston, and Richmond Hill
24/7 Peer Support: 1-888-777-0979
Offers peer support counselling on a walk-in basis, (support with addictions, mental health, and housing).
Population: York Region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Walk-in.

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Newmarket – Ph: 905-895-2371
Markham – Ph: 905-415-9719
Richmond Hill – Ph: 905-883-6572
Georgina – Sutton West; Ph: 905-476-3611
Individual, couples, and family counseling (available online as well). Also offer group programming (men, women, children, language/culturally specific); LGBTTQ individual and group support.
Population: Languages – English, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, and French.
Cost: Sliding scale fee (initial consultation $120).
Wait time: Varies at each location. Daytime – 2 months; Evening – ~4-6 months.

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Central Intake: 905-770-7040 ext. 241 or Toll free: 1-800-263-2075
Main office – 21 Dunlop St, Richmond Hill
Other locations – Thornhill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Georgina, Maple, Sutton, and Pefferlaw
Individual counselling at Richmond Hill, Maple, Sutton, Newmarket, and Pefferlaw. Also offer group programs and workshops. Central Intake in English only.
Hours: Walk-in Counselling at Main Office – Monday and Tuesday, 1:00-9:00pm (Last session at 7:30pm).
Population: Languages – English, Spanish, Farsi, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin and Italian. Open to York residents.
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: Daytime – 2 weeks, Evening/weekends – 2 months.

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Alliston, Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, Vaughan
Central Intake: 905-841-3977 ;
Toll Free: 1-866-345-0183
Offer a variety of mental health supports, only offer individual therapy for serious mental illness. Services include: Depression support group (various locations), Youth Walk-In Clinic, case management, etc. Rapid Access Mood and Anxiety Program (psychiatric support – physician referral required).
Population: Services primarily for individuals with serious mental illness; Age 16+.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Dependent on program.

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hour)
 Scarborough Hospital Regional Mobile Crisis Team (Scarborough, East York) – Ph: 416-495-2891
 Toronto Distress Centre (Telephone support) – Ph: 416-408-4357
Search Tools
 Health Line, Scarborough – Website
 ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information
Access Point
 Central intake for applying to most case management and supportive housing agencies in Toronto (including Scarborough, west of Port Union Road)
Online Application (can be completed independently, no physician referral required) – Website

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Neilson Rd, North of Sheppard Ave
Ph: 416-644-3539 x.242
Email: rhamlet@taibuchc.ca
Three types of counselling offered: General counselling for adults; general counselling for youth/young adults; and structured CBT (All typically 12-16 sessions). Not able to provide support for PTSD/trauma, or CAS-involvement.
Population: All Malvern area residents (M1A/M1B). Black community across GTA.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Not currently accepting referrals for adult services.

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Markham/Ellesmere – Ph: 416-439-7111
Individual counselling for women dealing with/recovering from abuse and violence. CBT and strengths-based approach.
Population: Those who identify as women.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 1 month.