mental health Resources

It can be difficult to navigate the mental healthcare system in Canada. It’s made up of a patchwork of different programs and services, some delivered publicly and others delivered privately. Determining what programs or treatments are available, the possible costs involved, and the best place to begin can feel daunting.

Here are a few mental health resources in Toronto to get started if you aren’t sure if our office is right for you. Please note that this resource list should not be considered exhaustive, search online or consult with a family member, friend, or another health professional for alternate resource recommendations. As well, since our office is not formally affiliated with these services and resources, we cannot guarantee their availability.

Emergency Resources

If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please:

  •  Call #911 or attend your local hospital emergency department 

    or

  •  Contact the Toronto Distress Centre* at 416-408-HELP (4357)

    or

  • Call or text #988 anywhere in Canada for immediate crisis support

*Serving the GTA 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

Local and Community Resources

  • 211 Ontario - A help line and web database of Ontario's social services, programs, and community supports

  • Canadian Mental Health Association (Ontario) - A national non-profit organization providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals living with mental illness  

  • Mood Disorders Association of Ontario - Offering support programs to individuals and families across Ontario living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - Canada's largest mental health hospital providing comprehensive assessment and treatment services

  • Regent Park Community Health Centre - A community-based organization offering health and mental health services to Regent Park area residents

  • South Riverdale Community Health Centre - A community-based organization offering healthcare, social, and community outreach services in Toronto’s east end

  • Anishnawbe Health - A Toronto-based accredited health centre with a model based on indigenous culture and traditions

  • The 519 - A City of Toronto health and social service agency committed to the health, happiness, and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ community

  • WoodGreen - One of the largest social service agencies in Toronto offering a wide range of programming and services, including walk-in counselling and group therapy

  • YMCA (Toronto) - Offering a variety of support services, including recreation, employment, family, housing, and newcomer programming

Self-Directed Resources

There are a wealth of self-directed resources available in print and digital form. Self-directed resources can be a great place to start to learn more about a certain problem area and can be really helpful especially for the motivated person dealing with a mild to moderate severity of concern. These resources come in many forms including printed and e-books, apps, and websites. They tend to be aimed at a wide audience and usually involve instruction and practical assignments. Please be sure to review the privacy policies of any web-based services to ensure your understanding and agreement with the ways they are using your data.

If you would like to work one-on-one with a mental health professional, then give us a call and we can discuss your needs and how we might help. If it turns out our office isn’t the right fit for you, we have a network of colleagues and clinics that we can refer you to.