Access to accurate, reliable and impartial information is critical for clients, their families and friends to be able to make informed decisions around care, treatment and recovery, and to reduce the stigma associated with those dealing with addiction and mental health issues.

Women, Abuse and Trauma Therapy
This guide is for women who are in therapy, or who are looking for a therapist, to help them deal with the long-term effects of prolonged or repeated experiences of abuse and violence. It is also for family members and friends who want to understand and support a woman who is going through trauma therapy. Therapists may also find it useful as a resource to give to clients or to use themselves.

Staff Pocket Guide to Services For Families
A list of services provided by CAMH provides a variety of programs for families at each of its four main sites as well as at satellite offices. Also, unless indicated otherwise, services are open to non-CAMH as well as CAMH client families.

 

NEW! Stigma: Understanding the impact of prejudice and discrimination on people with mental health and substance use problems

 

Hear me, Understand me, Support me: What young women want you to know about depression
Hear Me, Understand Me, Support Me explores the diverse challenges that young women experience in relation to depression; prevention strategies; healthy helping relationships; the dos and don'ts of working with young women; and referrals and resources that can provide more information. Each section has three key features: “Hear Me,” “Understand Me” and “Support Me.”

The R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre

The McLaughlin Centre 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.

Information about CAMH for clients and families

The information collected here has been created for clients, patients and anyone considering coming to CAMH for care, so they can begin to make informed decisions about what is best for them. This booklet provides an overview of CAMH's services and programs. Family members and friends of people who use our services may also be interested in this information. We also have programs designed specifically for family members and friends. 

Challenges and Choices: Finding mental health services in Ontario
You could be trying to find a therapist to help you deal with the challenges of a small or minor difficulty, or you could be coping with a severe and ongoing mental health problem. This guide provides information about mental health services available in Ontario to help you choose what's best for you. It also offers a brief description of some of the most common types of mental health problems. And it gives tips that will help you find the services you need. It provides phone numbers and Web site addresses, so you can research a specific problem or treatment in more detail. More...

Substance Abuse Treatment for Young People - What you need to know
This pamphlet is for parents/guardians, relatives, teachers, friends and anyone who may be concerned about alcohol or other substance use in a person under 25, and includes services available for young people in the Greater Toronto Area. This pamphlet was developed by the Toronto Youth Addiction Cluster, representing a number of agencies serving youth with substance use issue, including CAMH.

The Forensic Mental Health System in Ontario: An Information Guide
This guide will help you learn about the forensic mental health system in Ontario. If you, or someone you know, has a mental illness and has come into contact with the law, you should read this guide.

 

Couple Therapy: An Information Guide
At one time or another, every couple has difficulties with their relationship. Problems in a relationship have many causes. This guide was written for those who are having difficulty in resolving issues in their relationship. You may be considering whether you would benefit from couple therapy, or you may have already decided to try it, but are unsure of how to find a therapist or what to expect.

 

Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Client Handbook
This book should answer many of the questions you may have about methadone treatment, and can help you to know what questions you should ask your doctor, pharmacist, counsellor and others. It’s put together so that you can either dip into it, or read it all at once, as you wish. There’s information here for those thinking about methadone treatment, for the new client and the long-term client, and for families and friends. You can use this information to help you to understand and make decisions about your treatment. You can use it to educate others. You can use it to help you to get well.

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Content updated: May 07, 2008 11:08 AM

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