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Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health
The mission of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health ( CCSMH ) is to promote the mental health of older persons/seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Source : Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promote the mental health of all people and to serve mental health consumers, their families and friends.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association.
Mental Health
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. On this site you will find information about how to identify and deal with emotional, psychological and psychiatric problems. You will also find resources to help reduce stress, lead a balanced life, and optimize your mental health.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Mental Illness in the Family
Whether you suspect, or know for certain, that a member of your family has a psychiatric disorder, you will probably find that it helps to learn about the disorder.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontairo provides leadership in advocacy and service delivery for people with mental disorders and enhances, maintains, and promotes the mental health of all individuals and communities in Ontario.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-875-6213
- Telephone: 416-977-5580
- Fax: 416-977-2813
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E-Mail :
info@ontario.cmha.ca
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Business Address :
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 2301
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
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Distress Centres Ontario
A listing of all the Distress Centres in Ontario.
Source : Distress Centres Ontario.
Mental Health
This Web page gives general information on mental health, from the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
- Mental Health Program (Toronto): 416-327-8650
- In Toronto: 416-314-5518
- TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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Psychiatric Hospitals
This page provides a list of hospitals in your community that provide mental health services.
Source : Government of Ontario
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
The SSO is a charitable agency dedicated to supporting families affected by schizophrenia, public education and political advocacy.
Source : Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-449-6367
- Telephone: 416-449-6830
- Fax
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E-Mail :
info@schizophrenia.on.ca
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Business Address :
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
130 Spadina Avenue, Suite 302
Toronto, ON
M5V 2L4
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Addiction programs
Descriptions of addiction programs offered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Source : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Aging & Mental Health
Growing older is an experience we all share and many of us worry about. Coping with all these changes is difficult, but it can be done. It is, therefore, very important to think carefully about what will happen to you as you age and how you are going to deal with the changes that will happen.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Contact Information :
- Office Phone Number: (416) 484-7750
- Fax Number: (416) 484-4617
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Postal Address :
Canadian Mental Health Association
8 King Street East, Suite 810
Toronto ON M5C 1B5
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Aging Parents
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Anxiety Disorders: Future Directions for Research and Treatment
The authors focus on the six major types of anxiety disorders and provide information on prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity patterns, health care utilization, and economic costs associated with these disorders.
Source : Health Canada
Assistance Service for Former Canadian Military Members and Their Families
The VAC Assistance Service has been developed to assist you in overcoming almost every problem that can affect your personal or professional life.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
C-Health: Your Health and Wellness Source - Senior's Health
This Web site provides health information: thousands of in-depth, physician-reviewed articles on drugs and conditions, as well as the latest health news, medical research and clinical trials to keep you updated on the latest treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Source : chealth.canoe.ca
Canadian Traumatic Stress Network
The Canadian Traumatic Stress Network's mission
is to be the Canada wide network of resources
dedicated to the advancement of traumatic stress services through education, training, public awareness, professional development, and research.
Source : Canadian Traumatic Stress Network
Care for the Caregiver
The purpose of this project was to provide information and training to assist caregivers in developing new skills, considering different approaches to caregiving, dealing with their own feelings and considering their own health needs.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Caregiving Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium,Dementia and Depression (PDF Format)
This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses (RNs and RPNs) who provide care to clients with delirium, dementia and depression in the acute, long-term and community care settings. This guideline incorporates best practices related to caregiving strategies of older adult aged 65 years and older with delirium, dementia and depression.
Source : Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest health sciences centre devoted to mental illness and addiction.
Source : Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Coping with Cancer
This Web page, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, suggests some things that can help you cope after being diagnosed with Cancer.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Coping with Unemployment
When you lose your job, not only is your usual source of income gone, but also your personal work relationships, daily structures, and an important sense of self-purpose. Unemployment can be, and often is, a shock to your whole system.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Contact Information :
- Office Phone Number: (416) 484-7750
- Fax Number: (416) 484-4617
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Postal Address :
Canadian Mental Health Association
8 King Street East, Suite 810
Toronto ON M5C 1B5
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Depression
This site developed by Veterans Affairs Canada defines depression and its three different types, gives the symptoms of each, and gives tips for good mental health.
Source : Government of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
Depression
General information on Depression. You must I have read the conditions of use and confirm consent to the conditions of use before accessing information.
Source : Government of Ontario. HealthyOntario.com
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
This Web page gives information on depressive illness.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Depression and The Workplace
This Web page gives information on depression and the effects it can have in the workplace.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
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