Specific Groups and Populations
This section has mental health resources for specific groups and populations by age, sex and other characteristics.
1. Child and Youth Service Organizations
Child and youth service organizations provide various services and activities for children and youth. (Agencies that are focused on providing counselling/therapy for children and youth are not listed in this section.)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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3228 South Service Road, Burlington, ON, L7N 3H8 Map
905-639-0461 x18002639133
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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141 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J3 Map
613-288-0408
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 17 years
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440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Map
613-237-9462 x567
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
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5 - 20 years
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Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 30 years
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2155 West 36th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6M 1L3 Map
604-263-4278
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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18 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
647-676-8467
Areas Served: Canada, Peel Regional Municipality
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All ages
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150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
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16 - 29 years
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370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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5 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2. Employees, Employers and the Workplace
Employees in the workplace may experience mental health issues. This section has resources specifically for employees, employers and the workplace.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
866-643-7853
Area Served: Canada
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13 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
ON, Canada
1-877-252-6707 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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16 years and up
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2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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22678 Johnston Line, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
905-717-5921
Area Served: Canada
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19 years and up
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3. Developmental, Intellectual Delay and Disabilities
Developmental delay is where a child has slowed or impaired development. Developmental disability where the developmental delay results in problems with intellectual or adaptive function. Many different conditions can cause developmental delay or disability. The term Intellectual Delay/Disability is often used with the same meaning.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
250 Wincott Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M9R 4C8 Map
416-650-6207
Area Served: Canada
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6 years and up
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40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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4695 12e Avenue, Shawinigan-sud, QC, G9P 5H9
1-800-959-8281
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
416-661-9611
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
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5 - 20 years
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1833 rue Sherbrooke Est Bureau 101, Montreal, QC, H2K 1B4 Map
514-844-1661
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON, K1A 1M4 Map
1-800-622-6232
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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466 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6A 3P8 Map
519-204-8885
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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140 Holland Street West, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 Map
1-866-655-8548
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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4. Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM)
Mental health resources for people who identify as Indigenous or Aboriginal, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
708 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2E1 Map
306-956-5369
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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251 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3 Map
613-567-1817 x18882852226
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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251 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3 Map
613-230-5885
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-855-242-3310
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Map
613-237-9462 x567
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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700 Montréal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0P7 Map
613-748-2586
Area Served: Canada
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15 - 30 years
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ON, Canada
613-237-9462 x18776024445
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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170 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V5 Map
613-238-8181 x18662628181
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Map
613-237-9462 x18776024445
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2 River Road, Kahnawake, QC, J0L 1B0 Map
450-638-2968
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
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10 - 25 years
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5. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ)
This section lists mental health resources for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning community, as well as resources for any individuals seeking help with sexuality issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 30 years
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265 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6C4 Map
1-888-530-6777 x300
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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6. Males (Boys, Teenagers, Men)
Males have unique mental and physical health needs. Males (whether boys, teenagers or men) looking for mental health services should consult the other mental health sections and in addition, this section lists resources that may be of particular interest to men (and males of all ages).
Publicly Funded / Free Services
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-475-0979
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Sudbury, ON Map
Areas Served: Canada, Sudbury District
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18 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
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10 - 25 years
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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7. Military Members, Veterans and Families
This section has resources that may be of particular interest to families where one or more family members serves in the military. Members of the military have to deal with very specific issues that others do not, such as: preparing for deployment; dealing with loved ones being away on deployment, as well as their eventual return; stress from frequent moves; the very real risk of losing a loved one in the line of duty. And in addition to that, military families must also cope with all the usual stresses that any other families face.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-866-4546
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-883-6094 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Russell, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Charlottetown, PE Map
1-866-522-2122
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
ON, Canada
1-877-252-6707 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
16 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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22678 Johnston Line, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
905-717-5921
Area Served: Canada
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19 years and up
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8. Multicultural, ethno-specific
Multicultural services refers to resources for individuals of various languages and cultures.
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
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10 - 25 years
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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9. Immigrants and Newcomers
This section has mental health resources that may be of specific interest to immigrants and newcomers.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
|
Up to 30 years
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ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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10. Parents, Families & Caregivers
This section has resources to help anyone with parenting -- all the tasks involved in raising a child to become an independent adult. This section is not exhaustive, but focuses on resources that might be of interest to those with mental health difficulties.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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12018 Lake Erie Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 2L8 Map
403-667-4557
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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QC, Canada
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All ages
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1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7 Map
905-525-9140 x27850
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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331 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0G5 Map
1-866-637-7226
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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110 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B4 Map
888-866-2273
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Map
613-237-9462 x567
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
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2155 West 36th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6M 1L3 Map
604-263-4278
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
1-800-944-4773 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
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370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
|
5 years and up
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
|
267 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 4E6 Map
1-866-470-7111
Area Served: Canada
|
3 - 16 years
|
5955 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1R9 Map
905-673-2255
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
|
10 - 25 years
|
11. Physical Disabilities
Physical disabilities are long lasting physical impairments that significally impede a person's ability to function. Common physical disabilities include: visual impairments (such as blindness); hearing impairments (such as being deaf or hearing impaired); injuries of the skeletal system including muscles, joints and ligaments (such as being quadriplegic or paraplegic); birth and hereditary disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and cystic fibrosis.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
4695 12e Avenue, Shawinigan-sud, QC, G9P 5H9
1-800-959-8281
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
|
18 years and up
|
12. Rural and Remote
This section has mental health resources that may be specifically of interest to help those living in rural and remote areas.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
|
10 - 25 years
|
ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
|
18 years and up
|
13. Seniors
This section has mental health resources of general interest to those aged 55 and older.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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110 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B4 Map
888-866-2273
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
|
20 Crown Steel Drive, Markham, ON, L3R 9X9 Map
905-415-3917
Area Served: Canada
|
65 years and up
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
|
1 Thorncliffe Place Suite, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
14. Females (Girls, Women)
This section has mental health resources that may be specifically of interest for women.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-475-0979
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
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151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
200 Eglantine Driveway, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K9 Map
1-800-561-5643 (TTY)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Ottawa, ON
613-763-5332
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
|
10 - 25 years
|
ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
|
18 years and up
|
15. In Conflict with the Law
People in conflict with the law may have mental health needs, and unmet mental health needs may also lead to problems with the law.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
NY, United States
Area Served: World
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Whitby,, ON Map
905-493-1552
Area Served: Canada
|
10 - 25 years
|
16. Educators
Educators refers to those involved in the practice of education, such as teachers, guidance counselors, principals and other school personnel. This section contains mental health resources that are targetted for educators.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
|
All ages
|
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
466 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6A 3P8 Map
519-204-8885
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
5955 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1R9 Map
905-673-2255
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
17. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
Infants and young children can have mental health issues just like older children, youth and adults. Infants and young children with mental health challenges grow up into older children, youth and adults with mental health challenges. For this reason, it is essential (and cost-effective) to start early on by supporting infants and young children with what they need for mental health. Perhaps one of the most important factors is to support parents and caregivers, so that they can have a healthy relationship with their infant, based on being able to consistently and gently meet their infant's needs.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
|
18. Post-Secondary Students (including Colleges and Universities)
This section has mental health resources of interest to students attending post-secondary institutions such as colleges and universities.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
|
All ages
|
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
|
Up to 30 years
|
466 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6A 3P8 Map
519-204-8885
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
ON, Canada
1-877-252-6707 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
16 years and up
|
2143 Avenue du Suroit, Mascouche, QC, J7L 4G4
1-877-254-3348 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
|
18 years and up
|
19. Primary Care (e.g. Family physicians, paediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
|
All ages
|
22678 Johnston Line, Rodney, ON, N0L 2C0
905-717-5921
Area Served: Canada
|
19 years and up
|
20. Professionals
This category is for resources that are directed primarily towards professionals (such as health care professionals, researchers, educators, policy makers), as opposed to providing direct service to patients and families.
Resources in this category include professional organizations and networks.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
|
All ages
|
1892 West Vroadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1Y9 Map
1-844-369-2228
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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18 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
647-676-8467
Areas Served: Canada, Peel Regional Municipality
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All ages
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466 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6A 3P8 Map
519-204-8885
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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