Welcome to the CAMH McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin Information Centre (CAMH-MIC) 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-MIC 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-MIC 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 Cultural Interpretation Services.
• Printed messages, recorded messages, and web materials in 16 languages.

CAMH-MIC 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. - 9 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: CAMH_MIC@camh.net 

 

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Content updated: August 12, 2009 10:33 AM

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