CAMH provides high quality, client-centred care to meet the diverse needs of people facing addiction and mental health challenges at different stages of their lives and illnesses, from children to seniors.  Clinical services include assessment, brief interventions, inpatient/ residential programs, continuing care, outpatient/ambulatory services, and family support.

 

If you have a question about CAMH’s treatment programs call (416) 595-6111 (within Toronto) or 1-800-463-6273 (toll free).

 

There are 10 major clinical care programs at CAMH:

1.  Addictions Program
   CAMH’s Addictions Program offers services for people affected by drug or alcohol problems, gambling, smoking or other addictions, including those who have a concurrent mental health problem. CAMH provides a wide range of specialized services, including withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient services, counseling sessions for clients and for family members, as well as other services, all in a motivational and supportive environment that starts from where you are. More...
   
2. Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support Program (CATS)
   CATS provides specialized emergency, assessment and short-term treatment and support services for people with mental illness or addictions, and coordinates further services for clients both inside and outside CAMH. More…
   
3. Schizophrenia Program
   Through its 200+ inpatient beds and 15 outpatient clinics, the Schizophrenia Program provides care at all stages of the illness. Services include prevention, treatment for first episode psychosis, medication assessment, monitoring and management of co-occurring metabolic problems or substance use problems, rehabilitation, and care for the severely and persistently mentally ill. More…
   
4. Mood and Anxiety Program
   Provides inpatient and outpatient services to clients with major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness), anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. More…
   
5. Law and Mental Health Program
   For people with mental illness who have come into contact with the law, this program provides assessment, treatment rehabilitation, security management, community supervision, consultation and specialty services. More…
   
6. Geriatric Mental Health Program
   For persons 60 years of age and older with mental health and addiction problems, this program provides specialized, interprofessional assessment, treatment, consultation, and follow-up services. More…
   
7. Women's Program
   This program primarily serves women who have a history of trauma in combination with a diagnosis of mental illness. More…
   
8. Dual Diagnosis Program
   Serves people who have a both a developmental delay and a mental health problem, as well as their families and their care providers. More…
   
9. Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU)
   CSRU works on housing, income, employment and social supports for clients, recognizing that these ‘social determinants of health’ are key elements of recovery. More…
   
10. Child, Youth and Family Program
    Provides intensive and specialized services for young people with mental health and/or addiction problems. More…

Additional Services provided by CAMH

To be find a treatment program for drugs or alcohol, gambling, or mental health outside of CAMH and across the province, consult ConnexOntario 

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Content updated: September 11, 2009 3:28 PM

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