Welcome to the CAMH Information Centre
Access to timely and relevant information and support is important for people and their families who are taking their first
steps in seeking help and/or information. The CAMH Information Centre (CAMH-IC) increases CAMH's ability to reach and support
Ontarians in need of assistance. It better enables people to play an informed and active role in their own health care, prevent
conditions from becoming serious, and seek the best care possible.
The CAMH-IC was established following the awarding of a grant from the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation. This Foundation had
been set up to fund charitable organizations engaged in the advancement of learning, particularly in the medical, health and
physical and mental therapy fields in the Province of Ontario.
The CAMH-IC is particularly committed to reaching out to those who are not currently connected to support, and to supporting
the many people who find it difficult to access the mental health and addiction systems, in particular, those from diverse
communities. It serves Ontario through:
- An enhanced toll-free Information Line, including Information and Referral specialists
- A telephone support line staffed by volunteers providing informal and/or peer support
- Web-based information on a range of topics.
- Offering a range of print materials for the general public.
- An increased capacity to provide service to those who speak languages other than English or French through partnership with
CAMH's Interpretation Services.
- Printed messages, recorded messages, and web materials in 16 languages.
CAMH-IC makes an important contribution to the mental health and addiction systems by encouraging early detection, help seeking,
and increasing public understanding. It is an important resource for families, clients and service providers. We welcome inquiries
about this service.
Hours of Operation
Support Line: (available in English only)
3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Information Line:
Staff-assisted calls:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Recorded messages:
24 hours a day,
7 days a week
OntarioToll-free Information and Support Line:
- 1-800-463-6273 or
- in Toronto at 416-595-6111
- email: info@camh.net
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Content updated:
December 02, 2011 9:34 AM