Getting Help
Ron Ellis

Getting Help

Welcome. This section will inform you about the range of treatment and support services available at CAMH for people affected by mental health and addiction problems.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is the largest mental health and addiction organization in Canada and is a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Through specialized treatment, community services, research, education and prevention, CAMH works to improve the quality of life for people who are struggling with mental illness or addiction and to support their families and friends. CAMH has focused on a seamless integration of addiction and mental health services in a functional and flexible environment.

This section of our website is designed to help individuals, families and professionals access information about the specialized treatment and support available at CAMH for people with mental illness and addictions.

How to Find Help

Get important CAMH phone numbers and links to online resources.

Treatment Programs

CAMH services include: assessment, brief early interventions, inpatient programs, continuing care, outpatient services and family support.

CAMH’s Approach to Care

Our client-centred philosophy recognizes that everyone is different and that each client has individual social, physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs.

CAMH Care Providers

CAMH care teams include a broad range of clinical professionals.

Resources for Clients, Families & Friends

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.

Community & Social Support

Housing, work, income and social support are vital to health and recovery.

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Content updated: April 09, 2008 12:47 PM

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