2012 Guide to Services for People who are Homeless
Addictions
Crisis Lines
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
416-535-8501 ext. 6885
Distress Centres of Toronto
416-408-HELP (4357)
Gerstein Crisis Centre
416-929-5200
Kids Help Phone
Toll Free 1-800-668-6868
Seniors Crisis Access Line
416-619-5001
www.csmhas.com
Monday-Friday 10:00 am-9:30 pm
Weekends 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Assistance in stabilizing age-related mental health and addiction crisis..
WoodGreen Community Services
Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors
416-640-1459
www.woodgreen.og
Mobile crisis intervention and outreach to older adults with mental illness and/or addiction. Short term intensive case management.
General Information and Referral
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
416-535-8501
33 Russell Street
and 1001 Queen Street West
www.camh.net
Specialized treatment and prevention related to alcohol and other drug abuse.
Outpatient and day programs.
Information, guides and publications.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Infoline
Toll Free 1-800-565-8603
www.dart.on.ca
Information about treatment services.
Confidential.
Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service
416-599-1448
33 Russell Street, 3rd Floor
www.camh.net
Information sessions on addiction treatment options and in-person assessment
.
Detox and Withdrawal
Central Access
Toll Free 1-866-366-9513
Call for admission to a detox or withdrawal management program.
Toronto East General Hospital
Information 416-461-2010
Central Access 1-866-366-9513 985 Danforth Avenue
Residential withdrawal management, assessment and referral. Day-tox (outpatient) withdrawal management
Toronto Western Hospital Ossington Withdrawal Management Centre
Information 416-533-7945
Central Access 1-866-366-9513
16 Ossington Avenue
Residential non-medical alcohol and drug withdrawal management for men over 16.
Toronto Western Hospital Woman’s Own Withdrawal Management Cent
Information 416-603-1462
Central Access 1-866-366-9513
892 Dundas Street West
Residential non-medical alcohol and drug withdrawal management for women over 16.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Information 416-530-6400
Central Access 1-866-366-9513
30 The Queensway
Residential alcohol and drug withdrawal management, assessment and referral.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Inpatient Withdrawal Management Unit
416-535-8501 ext. 6071
501 Queen Street West, Main Floor
Medical and psychosocial withdrawal management services
.
Recovery and Harm Reduction
Anishnawbe Health
416-657-0379
22 Vaughan Road
www.aht.ca
Mental health and addiction program for Aboriginal clients.
Alcoholics Anonymous
416-487-5591
Toll Free 1-877-404-5591
www.aatoronto.org
12-step recovery program.
Call or visit the website for a list of open meetings.
Breakaway Addiction Services
416-234-1942
Toll Free 1-800-836-6209
2 Billingham Road, 4th Floor
Family and youth services include assessment, referrals and counselling.
Harm reduction outreach team provides individual and group counselling.
Breaking the Cycle
416-364-7373
761 Queen Street West, Suite 107
www.breakingthecycle.ca
Counselling and support for women involved with drugs or alcohol and pregnant or have children 6 years and under.
Cocaine Anonymous
416-927-7858
Toll Free 1-866-622-4636
www.ca-on.org
12-step recovery program.
Call or visit the website for a list of open meetings.
Community Outreach Programs in Addictions
416-516-2982
49 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
www.copacommunity.ca
Outreach, assessment and treatment to seniors over 55 who have problems related to alcohol or drug dependence.
Gamblers Anonymous
416-366-7613
gamblersanonymousontario.org
12-step recovery program.
Call or visit the website for a list of open meetings
Jean Tweed Centre
416-255-7359
215
Evans Avenue
www.jeantweed.com
Supports for women with substance abuse and gambling problems. Includes a 21-day residential program, trauma program and programs for pregnant/parenting women.
Narcotics Anonymous
416-236-8956
Toll Free 1-866-696-8956
www.torontona.org
12-step recovery program.
Call or visit the website for a list of meetings.
Overeaters Anonymous
416-588-6134
Toll Free 1-866-221-5061
www.oaontario.org
12-step recovery program.
Call or visit the website for a list of open meetings.
Shout Clinic
Queen West Community Health Centre
416-703-8480
168 Bathurst Street
www.ctchc.com
Offers a harm reduction program for homeless and street involved youth under 25
Toronto Public Health
Nicotine Dependence Clinic
416-535-8501 ext.7400
175 College Street, 2nd Floor
and
60 White Squirrel Way, Main Floor
No referral required. Call to book appointment
Toronto Public Health
The Works
416-392-0520 (collect calls accepted)
277 Victoria Street, Main Floor
www.toronto.ca/health
Office:
Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm
Van:
Mon-Sat 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
Needle exchange program helps to prevent the spread of communicable disease.
Testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and syphilis.