Addiction and Mental Health Information: Ontario

In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadian experiences a mental health or addiction problem, with 1 in 2 having had or currently experiencing a mental illness by the time they reach 40 years of age. When it comes to you and your mental health, it’s important to know that you are not alone, and there are resources for you to get the help that you need.

Share Lawyers has compiled a list of Ontario Addiction and Mental Health Resources for addiction and mental health.

If you or a loved one is in extreme crisis or experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1.

Ontario Addiction and Mental Health Information and Supports

Assaulted Women’s Helpline ………. 1-866-863-0511 or TTY 1-866-863-7868
The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all women who have experienced abuse. They provide counselling, emotional support, information and referrals. They recognize abuse as one example of women’s social, political and economic inequality in the world. The Helpline is dedicated to working towards equality for all women. For more information, visit the Assaulted Women’s Helpline website.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) ………. (416) 535-8501
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. Although facilities are located in Toronto, you can find out more information, access resources, and learn more at the CAMH website.

Mental Health Helpline ………. 1-866-531-2600
For more information, helpful resources, what to expect, and more about the free and confidential health service, visit the Mental Health Helpline website.

Ontario Drug and Alcohol Helpline ………. 1-800-565-8603 or (519) 439-0174
The Drug and Alcohol Helpline is a toll free 24/7 service which provides information about drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario. The service works provide information about treatment services and supports in your community, listen, offer support and provide strategies to help you meet your goals and provide basic education about drug and alcohol problems. For more information visit the Ontario Drug and Alcohol Helpline website.

Problem Gambling Helpline ………. 1-888-230-3505
The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline is a toll free 24/7 service which provides information about problem gambling services in Ontario. provide information about counselling services and supports in your community, book your first appointment with a treatment provider, listen, offer support and provide strategies to help you meet your goals, and provide basic education about gambling problems. For more information, visit the Problem Gambling Helpline website.

Telehealth ………. 1-866-797-0000
When you call with a non-emergency health concern, a Registered Nurse will ask you to answer questions so they can assess your issue and can give you the information and resources you may need. For more information about Telehealth Ontario such as: how it works, who can call, and what you can ask visit the Telehealth Ontario website.

Regional Addiction and Mental Health Information and Supports

Windsor
Alcoholics Anonymous Windsor-Essex ………. (519) 256-9975
Brentwood Recovery Home ………. (519) 253-2441
Can Am Friendship Centre ………. (519) 253-3243
Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor/Essex County Branch ………. 519-255-7440
Crisis line ………. 519-973-4435
Canadian Mental Health Assoc 24 Hr Support Program ………. (519) 256-8828
Community Crisis Centre of Windsor/Essex County ………. 519-973-4435
Distress Line - Windsor/Essex County ………. 519-256-5000
Family Services Windsor-Essex Counselling and Advocacy Centre ………. (519) 966-5010 or Toll free: 1-888-933-1831
Free Withdrawal Management Services ………. (519) 257-5225
House of Sophrosyne ………. (519) 252-2711 intake ext. 115
Mental Health Connections ………. (519) 256-4854
Narcotics Anonymous ………. 1-800-811-3887
Problem Gambling Services ………. (519) 254-2112
Teen Health Centre ………. (519) 253-8481

Sarnia
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. (519) 337-5211
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (519) 337-5411 or 1-855-211-2642
Narcotics Anonymous ………. 1-888-811-3887

London
Addiction Services Of Thames Valley ………. (519) 673-3242
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. (519) 438-1122
Bereavement Ontario Network ………. (519) 266-4747
CPRI (Child and Parent Resource Institute) ………. (519) 858-2774
CMHA Walk-In Crisis Centre ………. (519) 434-9191
Craigwood Youth Services ………. (519) 432-2623
London Abused Women's Centre ………. (519) 432-2204
London Mental Health Crisis Service ………. (519) 433-2023
London Middlesex Counselling & Addiction Services ………. 1-855-339-1666
Mindyourmind ………. (226) 884-9058
Narcotics Anonymous ………. 1-888-811-3887
Vanier Children’s Services ………. (519) 433-3101
Ways Mental Health Support ………. (519) 433-0334
Women's Community House ………. (519) 642-3003

Niagara Falls and St. Catharines
Abbey House ………. 905-684-9736
ALANON ………. (905) 328-1677
ALATEEN ………. (905) 328-1677
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. 1-866-311-9042
Bereavement Resource Council ………. (905) 680-6400
CMHA Niagara ………. (905) 641-5222
Distress Centre Niagara ………. 905-688-3711
Gambling Support Services ………. (905) 684-1859
Gillian's Place ………. 905-684-8331
Narcotics Anonymous ………. (905) 685-0075
Niagara County Mental Health Services ………. (716) 278-1940
Nighlight Youth Shelter ………. (905) 358-3678
Niagara Eating Disorders Outpatient Program ………. 1-866-633-4220
The Raft ………. (905) 984-4365
Women's Place ………. (905) 356-5800

Hamilton
Alcoholics Anonymous Hamilton ………. (905) 522-8392
Alcohol Drug & Gambling Services ………. (905) 546-3606
Canadian Mental Health Association - Hamilton Branch ………. (905) 521-0090
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) ………. (905) 972-8338
De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre ………. (905) 544-4320
Hamilton Interval House ………. (905) 387-9959
Hamilton Mental Health Outreach ………. (905) 522-9767
Hamilton Psychological Services ………. (905) 527-5991
Men’s Withdrawal Management Centre ………. (905) 527-9264
Narcotics Anonymous Hamilton ………. 1-888-811-3887
Recovery Canada - Southwestern Ontario
Reach Out Hamilton ………. (905) 522-1155 ext. 31725
Shalem Mental Health Network ………. (905) 528-0353
Womankind Addiction Service ………. (905) 521-9591
Women's Centre of Hamilton ………. (905) 522-0127

Cambridge
Alcoholics Anonymous Cambridge ………. (519) 658-8222
Cambridge Distress Centre Helpline ………. (519) 658-5455
Narcotics Anonymous Cambridge ………. 1-888-811-3887

Kitchener/Waterloo
Alcoholics Anonymous Kitchener Waterloo Region ………. (519) 742-6183
Anselma House ………. (519) 741-9184
Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington ………. (519) 744-7645
Carizon Family and Community Services ………. (519) 743-6333
EARS for Men (support for male survivors of sexual abuse) ………. 519-570-3277
Narcotics Anonymous Kitchener Waterloo Region ………. 1-888-811-3887
Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Centre ………. (519) 749-6994
Youth HelpLine ………. (519) 745-9909

Brampton
Canadian Mental Health Association, Brampton Office ………. (905) 278-9036
Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME) ………. (905) 488-7716
Friends & Advocates Peel Distress Line ………. (905) 278-7208
Greater Toronto Area Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous ……….1-877-404-5591
Narcotic Anonymous Brampton ………. 1-888-811-3887
Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) ………. (905) 790-0808
Recovery Canada - Brampton
Roxy Family Care Services ……… (905) 458-1226

Oakville
Canadian Mental Health Association Oakville ………. (905) 693-4270
CHM Therapy Services ………. (647) 886-3380
Distress Centre Oakville ………. (905) 849-4541
Halton Healthcare ………. (905) 845-2571
Halton Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous ………. (905) 845-5900
Narcotics Anonymous Oakville ………. 1-888-811-3887
Oakville Treatment Centre (Drug Addiction Treatment Centre) ………. (905) 842-4848
The Women's Centre ………. (905) 847-5520

Toronto and GTA
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. (416) 487-5591
Bereaved Families of Ontario - Toronto ………. (416) 440-0290
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto ………. (416) 789-7957
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) ………. (416) 535-8501|
Children’s Mental Health Ontario - Toronto (CMHO) ………. (416) 921-2109
COSTI Family and Mental Health Services ………. (416) 244-7714
Covenant House - Homeless Youth Centre ………. (416) 598-4898/Toll Free: 1-800-435-7308
Skylark Youth ………. (416) 482-0081
Jewish Family and Child Service ………. (416) 638-7800
John Howard Society of Toronto ………. (416) 925-4386
Stella’s Place ………. (416) 461-2345
Sunnybrook: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (SUNPACT) ………. (416) 480-4611
Survivor Support Program: support for those affected by violent death or suicide ………. (416) 595-1716
24 Hour Line Distress Centres ………. (416) 408-4357 (HELP)

Toronto Women’s Services
Abrigo Centre ………. (416) 534-3434
Assaulted Women’s Helpline ………. (416) 863-0511
Nellie’s Shelter, Education & Advocacy For All Women and Children ………. 416-461-8903
CRISIS LINE ………. 416 461-1084
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto ………. (416) 469-0196
North York Women’s Shelter Main Line ………. (416) 635-9427
24 Hour Crisis Line ………. (416) 635-9630
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands ………. (416) 593-7655
Women’s Counselling Referral and Education Centre ………. (416) 534-7501
Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund ………. (416) 595-7170
YWCA Women’s Shelter………. (416) 693-6978

Orangeville
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. 1-866-715-0005
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (519) 941-0465
Choices Youth Shelter ………. (519) 942-5970
Dufferin Child & Family Services ………. (519) 941-1530
Family Transition Place ………. (519) 942-4122
Narcotics Anonymous Orangeville ………. 1-888-811-3887
The Family Enhancement Centre ………. (519) 941-6565

Collingwood
Alcoholics Anonymous ………. (705) 725-8682
Community Mental Health Services ………. (705) 444-6600
Narcotics Anonymous Collingwood ………. 1-888-811-3887
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres - Collingwood Clinic ………. (705) 293-1541

Owen Sound
Alcoholics Anonymous Owen Sound ………. (519) 376-4193
Community Addiction Treatment Services ………. 1-888-525-0552
Mental Health Services ………. (519) 376-2121
Narcotics Anonymous Owen Sound ………. 1-888-811-3887
HopeGreyBruce Mental Health & Addictions Services ………. (519) 371-4120
North Grey Community Mental Health Team ………. (519) 376-2121 Ext 2480
Women's Centre ………. (519) 371-1600

Newmarket
Alcoholics Anonymous Newmarket ………. (416) 487-5591
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (905) 841-3977
Narcotics Anonymous Newmarket ………. 1-888-811-3887
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre - Newmarket ………. (905) 868-9966
Steps To Recovery ………. (905) 762-1551

Ajax
Alcoholics Anonymous Ajax ………. (905) 728-1020
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (905) 436-8760
Durham Mental Health Services ………. (905) 619-1144
Herizon House Crisis Facility ………. (905) 426-1064
Integrate Health Service ………. (905) 683-7228
Narcotics Anonymous Ajax ……….1-888-811-3887
Pinewood Centre Of Lakeridge Health ………. (905) 683-5950

Kingston
Alcoholics Anonymous Kingston (613) 549-9380
Addiction and Mental Health Services ………. (613) 544-1356
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (613) 549-7027
Maltby Centre ………. (613) 546-8535
Narcotics Anonymous Kingston ……….1-888-811-3887
Telephone Aid Line Kingston ………. 613-544-1771

Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Area ………. (613) 237-6000
Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre ………. (613) 563-0363
Canadian Addiction Rehab Centre ………. 1-855-333-4681
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (613) 737-7791
Cornerstone Housing for Women ………. (613) 237-4669
Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre ………. (613) 723-1623
Distress Centre - Ottawa and Region ………. Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
Family Services A La Famille Ottawa ………. (613) 725-3601
Mental Health and Addiction Services of Ottawa ………. (613) 225-7272
Narcotics Anonymous Ottawa 1-888-811-3887
Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services ………. (613) 241-5202
Ottawa Centre for Resilience ………. (613) 714-0662
Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa ………. (613) 567-4379
Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services ………. (613) 724-4881
Sobriety House Inc ………. (613) 233-0828
Upstream ………. (613) 248-3330
Youth Services Bureau - Mental Health Services ………. (613) 562-3004
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada ………. (613) 680-5119

Barrie
Alcoholics Anonymous Barrie ………. (705) 725-868
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (705) 726-5033
Family Mental Health Initiative ………. (705) 725-0363
Kinark Child and Family Service ………. 1-888-454-627
Mental Health Crisis Line ………. (705) 728-5044
Mental Health and Addiction Services ………. (705) 726-4225
Narcotics Anonymous Barrie ………. 1-888-811-3887
Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie ………. (705) 728-2544

Sudbury
Alcoholics Anonymous
Canadian Mental Health Association ……… (705) 675-7252
Child and Family Centre ……… (705) 525-1008
Methadone Sudbury……… 1-800-319-2943
Narcotics Anonymous Sudbury ………. 1-888-811-3887
NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action ……… (705) 222-6472
Sudbury Mental Health ………. (705) 671-7366
Sudbury Mental Health and Addictions Centre ………. (705) 523-7100
Sudbury Womens Centre ………. (705) 673-1916
Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre ………. (705) 671-5495

Timmins
Alcoholics Anonymous Timmins and Area ………. (705) 360-8650
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (705) 267-8100
Centre Jubilee Centre ………. (705) 268-2666
Mental Health Unit -Timmins and District Hospital ………. crisis line (705) 264-3003 or 1-888-340-3003
Narcotics Anonymous Timmins and Area ………. 1-888-811-3887
Northern Treatment Centre ………. (705) 264-2174
Service de Toxicomanie Cochrane Sud Inc ………. (705) 264-5202

Thunder Bay
Alcoholics Anonymous Thunder Bay ………. (807) 623-1712
Alpha Court Community Mental Health & Addiction Services ………. (807) 683-8200
Canadian Mental Health Association ………. (807) 345-5564
Kelly Mental Health ………. (807) 767-3888
Narcotics Anonymous Thunder Bay ………. 1-888-811-3887
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres- Thunder Bay ………. (807) 622-2900
Shelter House-Thunder Bay ………. (807) 623-8182
Sister Margaret Smith Centre ………. (807) 684-5100
Thunder Bay Counselling Centre ………. (807) 684-1880

Northern Ontario
Talk4Healing ………. 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) Offers services in English, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, and Cree

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