Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - College Street Location
Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support Program
Notice Some services may move due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone General Mental Health Assessment 416-535-8501 ext 6878
Fax 416-979-6815
Web site www.camh.net
Address 250 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8


Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and College St)
Hours Emergency Service -- Monday-Sunday 24 hours * Ambulatory Services -- Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Languages of service English ; French ; interpreters available for other languages
How to apply No referral required for emergency service * complete Adult Referral Form for ambulatory services -- see website
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * entrance close to street parking
Service description Psychiatric assessment, consultation and treatment programs

Emergency Services -- emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment and crisis follow up for persons 16 years and over

Inpatient Service
General Psychiatry Unit (GPU) and Acute Care Unit (ACU)

• individualized, short-term, client-centred assessment and treatment for adults with mental health and substance use issues
• acute inpatient treatment setting for adults who require a high level of assessment, nursing observation and intensive treatment
• multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure appropriate, client-centred follow-up

Ambulatory Services
General psychiatric and crisis assessment consultation for adults with mental health and substance use issues

• links to other appropriate resources
• brief treatment (three-month model)
• short-term support and stabilization for clients discharged from the CATS Inpatient Services who are awaiting acceptance to internal and/or external specialty programs

Psychiatric Outreach Program
Clinical mental health services, education and support to communities throughout Ontario, with emphasis on areas that are rural, remote, or under-serviced

• televideo consultations
• training and education opportunities for health care, social work and mental health care practitioners

Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity


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Last complete update 2010-03-04