Centre for Addiction and Mental Health http://www.camh.net/ Clinical help and research information and assistance on range of mental health and addiction issues. Referral, counseling, medical care, and educational information available.
Canadian Mental Health Associationhttp://www.cmha.ca/ Provides support and advocacy around mental health issues. Local chapters available in many communities.
Toronto Distress Centrehttp://www.torontodistresscentre.com/ Provides 24 hour crisis support by telephone as well as in-person counseling for those dealing with traumatic loss.
Skylark, Children, Youth & Familieshttps://www.skylarkyouth.org/ Provides walk-in counselling services to young people and their families.
Good2Talkhttps://good2talk.ca/ Provides crisis support and information about mental health service and support for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Gerstein Centre http://gersteincentre.org/ Can provide telephone and mobile, in-person crisis support for individuals in need of urgent mental health or substance use related support services.
Professional Organizations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workershttp://www.ocswssw.org/ For more information about the code of ethics and standards of practice for registered social workers. Also, information about making a complaint about a registered member.
Law Society of Ontariohttps://lso.ca/ Offers a lawyer referral service, lists of certified specialists, and information for the public with questions or concerns about a member of the legal profession in Ontario.
Legal Aid Ontariohttp://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Information and assistance on access to justice for low-income Ontario residents and members of disadvantaged communities.