The following is a comprehensive list of personal, family and mental health resources available in our community.
Whether you are exploring different supports, require services in addition to counselling or are in crisis, we want to help you to find the most effective and efficient way of creating long lasting and positive change in your life.
You are welcome to request a consultation with our director Gui Mansilla at any time for assistance or assessment of your situation and recommendations for your best course of action.
ADDICTIONS :
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 50,000 weekly meetings in over 130 countries.
Toronto Area of Narcotics Anonymous
For local meetings, member services and resources.
Helpline: 416-236-8956
toll free: 1-888-811-3887
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with eachother that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Toronto Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
For local meetings, member services and resources.
Telephone: (416) 487-5591
(Toll-Free: 1.877.404.5591 - within Ontario)
Everyday (including holidays):
9:00 am to 10:30 pm
Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding and support for friends and families of problem drinkers.
Ontario South Al-Anon - Alateen
For local meetings, member services and resources.
ASSAULT AND ABUSE :
Assaulted Women's Helpline is a multi-disciplinary team of women committed to providing exceptional, respectful and appropriate service to women who have and are experiencing violence or the effects of violence, crisis and abuse.
Free Crisis Line:
GTA 416.863.0511
Toll Free 1.866.863.0511
TTY 416.364.8762
Toll Free TTY 1.866.863.7868
Mobile #SAFE (#7233)
Shelternet connects abused women to shelters. This website was created to provide reliable and up-to-date information for abused women, their family, friends, and colleagues in Canada.
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416 597 8808
Helping Survivors
Helping Survivors is on a mission is to help heal, educate, and empower people who have been impacted by sexual assault and abuse.
Uber and Lyft Ride Share Assault Support Resources
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES :
Kids Help Phone
1 800 668 6868
East Metro Youth Services (EMYS) is a multi-service adolescent mental health centre, accredited by the Children’s Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in East Toronto since 1974. EMYS works in partnership with families, schools, and outside health professionals to help young people achieve their personal best. The agency provides a range of prevention, assessment, and diagnostic services, as well as counselling, day treatment, transitional support, and residential services.
No appointment or health card needed.
Address:
1200 Markham Rd. (at Ellesmere Rd.), 2nd floor
416-438-3697 (ext 1)
Monday-Thursday, 2pm-8pm
Fridays 10am-5pm