RESOURCES
The Family Camera Network team & its partner institutions cannot officially endorse these services or institutions, but we are happy to provide you with information about the support that is available. Use the links to access more information on each agency or service (each link opens a new window). Please be advised that some of the information here may change. Many of these services and institutions are based in Toronto and/or Ontario. If you are participating in this project and would like help finding resources in your area, please contact us.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
CRISIS SERVICES (Toronto & Surrounding Area)
- Toronto Police Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams – Toronto Police Services
- CAMH Emergency Department
- Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre – Women’s College Hospital for women, men, and trans people who are victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic/intimate partner violence
WALK-IN COUNSELLING CENTRES (Toronto)
- Family Service Toronto for people 18+ years of age
- WoodGreen Community Services
- LAMP Community Health Centre
- East Metro Youth Services for children & youth up to age 24
- Oolagen for youth 13-18 & their families
- Yorktown Child & Family Centre
- Youthlink for ages 12-21
DISTRESS LINES
- Distress Centre
- Gerstein Crisis Centre
- Good2Talk for post-secondary students
- Kids Help Phone for youth up to 20 years of age
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline
- Trans Lifeline
- Your Life Counts (Online Support)
INFORMATION & SUPPORT LINES (Ontario)
SUPPORTS FOR IMMIGRANTS & NEWCOMERS
Banner Image (top of page): Albums collected at the Royal Ontario Museum (J. Orpana, 2016).
