Expert social workers will provide you counselling and support that is respectful of culture, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. They provide short-term counselling normally to a maximum of 6 sessions.
Provide professional help with:
Addictions, anxiety & stress, trauma & abuse, fears & phobias, grief & loss, and more
Available to patients by self-referral or referrals from primary care providers and community agencies in Eastern York Region.
The mental health day treatment program is a social rehabilitation service, designed to assist individuals who are experiencing mental illness, emotional distress, or a difficult life situation.
* offers individuals daily structure in a supportive, therapeutic setting * individualized treatment plans are designed in collaboration with the client with a focus on treatment and discharge planning
Mackenzie Health offers many outpatient programs and services for adults and families experiencing mental health challenges as well as an adult inpatient mental health unit.
1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Community Crisis Response Service
York Support Services Network offers the Community Crisis Response Service for persons living in York Region or South Simcoe who are having a mental health crisis, and their family or friends.
Do you have a mental health issue or addiction and need legal help? We might be able to help if you qualify. Check out this page to see if you qualify and you can assist you.
We’ve made connecting with CMHA easy. If you or someone you know needs help, you can start today by browsing through the program information provided on this site. CMHA is here to help and to educate everyone: young people, adults, family members, friends, and caregivers. Together let’s erase the stigma of mental health so that everyone feels comfortable accessing services. There are locations throughout York Region in every town. The multitude of services include programs for Youth (12-25), Adults, Support including Gender Affirming Health Clinics, Supports for newcomers, Seniors, and a Transition program from hospital to home and much more.
If this is an emergency go to your nearest hospital, call 911, or call a crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Here you will find Information on what is depression, who it affects, what you can do about it and more. Locations are throughout York Region and South Simcoe.
Check out the Bounce Back Program. This skill-building program designed to help adults & youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
https://bouncebackontario.ca/
Home on the Hill serves clients who have severe and persistent mental illness. These individuals often do not access service from mainstream mental health agencies. Many have the symptom of anosognosia and lack insight that they have an illness, so believe that they do not need service. Services are also provided to their families.
This resource is for the Asian community including Mental Health. They strive to address the mental health concerns of the Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese communities.
Here you will find housing and mental health supports for those with complex mental and physical health challenges. ex: vulnerable population, homelessness, addictions.
Community agency partners in York Region have put together a "One Stop Shop Directory" for mental health, addictions and housing services. You just need to click the tabs to get the contact info for the service you require.
This publication is for front-line workers and advocates working with people who:
■ are not Canadian citizens,
■ have been charged with or convicted of a crime in Canada,
■ have or may have a mental illness.
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/mentill.pdf
Located in Aurora, York Hills provides quick access to phone counselling. The Here to Help Phone Line is a free service available to children, youth (0-18) and their parents, caregiver or adult supporters.
YRSB has many supports for parents including for Newcomers, Special Education, Mental Health and more.
The DSO (Developmental Services Office) has the responsibility for helping adults with developmental disabilities access services and supports in their communities. For those who live in the Central East Region, which includes the Regional Municipality of York, contact the DSO Central East Region, which is run by York Support Services Network.