R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health 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 R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre serves as a central source of reliable information, better enabling people to play an informed and active role in their own health care and providing active assistance for people seeking information, services or support.

The R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre serves Ontario through:

• An enhanced toll-free Information Line, including Information and Referral specialists and recorded messages.
• A telephone support line staffed by volunteers providing informal and/or peer support.
• Web-based information on a range of topics.
• An Information Centre at 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 3B (at Dufferin and King) in Toronto, offering a range of print materials for the general public.
• Print, recorded messages and web materials in 16 languages.

CAMH and the McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre make 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, and we welcome inquiries about this service.

Hours of Operation

Information Line:  (available in English and French)

• 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday

Support Line (available in English only at this time):

• 3 pm - 9 pm Monday - Friday

Walk in:

• 9 am  - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Contact: Information Centre at: 1-800-463-6273

Contact: In Toronto, call 416-595-6111

Contact: E-mail: mclaughlininformation@camh.net

Location: 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 3B, Toronto

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