Our mission is simple, to make mental health services accessible for everyone. We’ve made connecting with CMHA easy. If you or someone you know needs help, you can start today by browsing through the program information provided on this site. CMHA is here to help and to educate everyone: young people, adults, family members, friends, and caregivers. Together lets erase the stigma of mental health so that everyone feels comfortable accessing services.
If this is an emergency go to your nearest hospital, call 911, or call a crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Youth and Teen Mental
Health Services
Programs for ages 12 to 25
Looking for help? You’ve come to the right place. Youth and Teen Mental Health Services primary focus is the emotional and social well-being of young people aged 12 – 25, but also for parent groups and staff from youth-serving agencies. CHMA offers a variety of programs to help give you the tools to cope with mental illness and mental health issues. There is no doctor’s referral necessary; so you can refer yourself, a friend, or family member at any time.
Whether it’s you or someone you know confronting a mental health issue or mental illness, you can find help by browsing through the programs below covering topics from early intervention to suicide prevention. Together we can increase understanding of youth mental health and end the stigma.
You are not alone, here are the programs we have to offer:
In a recent survey, students reported that in the last 12 months:
24% of youth visited a mental health professional at least once in the previous 12 months. 95% of youth used a crisis line because they needed to talk to someone about a problem. You are not alone, here are the programs we have to offer:
Bounce Back
If you’re experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety, BounceBack can help. Through BounceBack, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to...
Choices
Youth Youth Wellness and Providing a safe space for youth to learn refusal skills, positive coping strategies and practice new skills in a...
Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)
Community s for Opportunity (CHO) Community s for Opportunity (CHO) About Us: Community s for...
Gender Affirming Health Clinic (GAHC)
Gender Affirming Health Clinic The aims to create a safe, confidential, and inclusive space for all. We provide culturally competent and...
Home now
now now Are you currently homeless and have been homeless for six months or more? Are you having trouble finding a place to live? The Now...
HOPE - Early Psychosis Intervention
HOPE – Early Psychosis Intervention Psychosis is a condition that affects the mind, resulting in some loss of contact with reality....
Mental Health and Justice
Mental Health & Justice The Program is in place to support and provide advocacy to youth aged 12 to 17 who have a mental illness and...
MOBYSS
Youth Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (Mobile York South Simcoe) is travelling around York Region and South Simcoe to meet...
Telemedicine
We know that traveling long distances to a doctor’s appointment isn’t always convenient or even a realistic possibility. That’s why...
Youth Wellness
Youth and Choices When you’re ready, you’ll find supports that focus on your mental, emotional, and social well-being. ...
Adult Mental Health Services
Programs for ages 16+
Take a deep breath. You are not alone in your mental illness or mental health struggle. One in five Canadian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their lives. The CMHA Adult Mental Health Services are here to help.
We understand your situation is as unique as you are which is why we offer a variety of community based mental health services in York Region and South Simcoe communities. One, or a combination, of these programs may be able to help you.
Here are the programs we offer:
1 in 2 Canadians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
Assertive Community Treatment Teams
We know that serious, persistent, mental health illness is something that needs a support system, which is why we have assembled Assertive...
Bounce Back
If you’re experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety, BounceBack can help. Through BounceBack, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to...
Case Management for Adults and Seniors
Intensive case management offers a supportive framework for individuals with serious mental illness to achieve greater independence and an...
Clinical Therapy
There’s no simple solution to facing mental health, and that means that therapies can come in many forms. The Program helps people with...
Community Connections
Looking to download and print the calendars and program flyers? (Calendar on Website Updates on Friday) Virtual...
Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)
Community s for Opportunity (CHO) Community s for Opportunity (CHO) About Us: Community s for...
Community Support Coordinator
Do you need support with your housing? The Program welcomes people residing in York Region Housing to apply for...
Community Transitions Team (from hospital to home)
Community transition team Community Transitions Team (from hospital to home) The truth is sometimes people who experience...
Employment Support
It’s no secret that today’s job market is competitive. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), York Region and South Simcoe offers...
Flexible Support Program
Are you homeless or precariously housed? Do you live in s for Special Care or with Housing with Supports? Do you need support? ...
Gender Affirming Health Clinic (GAHC)
Gender Affirming Health Clinic The aims to create a safe, confidential, and inclusive space for all. We provide culturally competent and...
Home now
now now Are you currently homeless and have been homeless for six months or more? Are you having trouble finding a place to live? The Now...
HOPE - Early Psychosis Intervention
HOPE – Early Psychosis Intervention Psychosis is a condition that affects the mind, resulting in some loss of contact with reality....
Housing First Program
Basic shelter from the elements is something that can easily be taken for granted. The CMHA Housing Program is here to help those who are...
Mental health justice
Mental Health and Justice The Mental Health and Justice Program is in place to support and provide advocacy to adults 18+ who have a mental...
Newcomers' Health and Well-Being
Gender Affirming Health Clinic Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Are you a newcomer to Canada? How are you...
Rapid Access Psychiatry
The Rapid Access Mood & Anxiety Program (RAP) is a free program that provides support to referring primary care providers through...
Support for Depression
offers individuals who are experiencing or have experienced depression an opportunity to share experiences in a safe, non-judgmental...
Telemedicine
We know that traveling long distances to a doctor’s appointment isn’t always convenient or even a realistic possibility. That’s why...
Family Caregiver Education Group
Suffering from a mental illness can make you feel helpless. Watching someone you care about suffer with mental illness can make you feel helpless too. The CMHA Family Caregiver Education Group program is designed to help you get off the side line and become an active participant in mental illness by empowering you with education in mental health conditions and treatments with a focus on making a positive impact on recovery.
Help beat the stigma by increasing your understanding of mental illnesses, the medications and side effects, and learn how to develop an action plan to support those you care about make informed decisions. Please browse the programs below for more information.
