Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre
The Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre is staffed by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals, as well as students and trainees from these disciplines. Clinical staff are affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. To be seen at the ATRC, patients must have a referral from a physician (e.g., family doctor, a psychiatrist, or another physician).
- For more information, contact: Judy King, Patient Services Coordinator
- 6th Floor, Fontbonne Building, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, 50 Charlton Ave. East, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6 Canada
- tel: 905-522-1155 x 3697, e-mail: jking@stjosham.on.ca, fax: 905-521-6120
Befrienders Worldwide (Crisis Lines)
An online source for suicide prevention information and resources. Website funded by Canadian Red Cross Society
website:
www.befrienders.org
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
Established in 1998, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is an alliance of mental health organizations comprised of health care providers, as well as the mentally ill and their families. CAMIMH's mandate is to ensure that mental illness and mental health are placed on the national agenda so that the mentally ill and their families receive appropriate access to care and support.
- 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 701, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
- toll-free 866-528-8218, tel: 613-232-8218, fax: 613-249-7333, e-mail: info@camimh.ca , website: www.camimh.ca
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
CASP works towards reducing the suicide rate and minimizing the harmful consequences of suicide by advocating, supporting and educating.
- 400 - 10025 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1G4
- tel: 780-482-0198, fax: 780-488-1495, website: www.casp-acps.ca
- A list of crisis centres: www.suicideprevention.ca
Canadian Coalition for Senior's Mental Health
Advocacy group comprised of members from organizations, or individuals interested in helping make a positive change to the field of senior's mental health. Any organization or individual may request membership to the CCSMH through the secretariat.
- To request membership: www.ccsmh.ca/en/
- 3560 Bathurst St., Room 311 West Wing, Old Hosp., Toronto, ON M6A 2E1, c/o Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
- tel: 416-785-2500 ext. 6331, e-mail: kwilson@baycrest.org, website: www.ccsmh.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association - National Office
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national charitable organization that promotes the mental health and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
- Phenix Professional Building, 595 Montreal Road, Suite 303, Ottawa, ON K1K 4L2
- tel: 613-745-7750, e-mail: info@cmha.ca, website: www.cmha.ca
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment
CANMAT, the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments, is a federally incorporated academically based not-for-profit research organization linking healthcare professionals from across Canada who have a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders.
e-mail:
cmeinfo@canmat.org, website: www.canmat.org
Canadian Psychiatric Association
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA), founded in 1951, is the national voluntary professional association for Canada's 4,000 psychiatrists. The CPA's mission is to forge a strong, collective voice for Canadian psychiatrists and to promote an environment that fosters excellence in the provision of clinical care, education and research.
General inquiries:
- 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 701, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3
- tel: (613) 234-2815, fax: (613) 234-9857, e-mail: cpa@cpa-apc.org, website: www.cpa-apc.org
Canadian Psychological Association
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), founded in 1939 and incorporated in 1950 is a voluntary professional association of psychologists. There are more than 16,000 licensed psychologists in Canada. The mandate of the CPA is to improve the health and welfare of all Canadians; to promote psychological research, education, and practice; to disseminate psychological knowledge; and to provide high-quality services to members. Among its many activities, the CPA maintains a series of fact sheets on topics related to mental health and disorders and also provides information that can help in deciding if you have a mental health problem, who to consult, and what to expect of a health care provider. The CPA can also serve as a liaison to provincial and territorial associations of psychology www.cpa.ca/public/provincialandterritorialassociations/, many of which maintain referral services for care.
