Help Ahead

Type Of Service

Centralized/Coordination Access

Program Description

A free phone service to help connect children and youth up to 18 years old, their families and parents/caregivers to mental health and addiction services in their community. Helps children and families find and get mental health help as efficiently and quickly as possible. Anyone under the age of 18 experiencing a mental health issue or anyone who wants to support someone under the age of 18 and wants access to mental health services may call.

Access Information

If you would like to be referred to a community-based mental health centre near you, please call. All calls are confidential.

Referrals to mental health services require speaking with and obtaining consent from a youth 12 years of age or older or a custodial parent or guardian.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Caregivers, Families, Children, Youth
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 18 and under
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Strides Toronto - Scarborough - Markham Road

Program Website

Website

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Address

1200 Markham Road

Scarborough

Operated By

Strides Toronto

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Toll Free: 866-585-6486