Self-help, Mutual Aid and Support Groups
Self-help, mutual aid and support groups are non-profit, voluntary organizations which provide support to individuals who share a common experience.
As defined by the International Network of Mutual Help centres, self-help groups are non-profit; open to members of the general public who share a common experience; meet face-to-face on a regular, ongoing basis, and are open to new members; provide mutual support through discussion and sharing of information and experiences. Members use their individual strengths to support each other, and can use their collective strengths to promote social change; Run by and for group members. Although professional (health care) providers may participate at the request of the group, their role stays that of a consultant.
Pandemic (e.g. COVID/Coronavirus), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Publicly Funded / Free Services
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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Addictions (including Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
9 Antares Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7V5 Map
613-723-8484
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
613-237-6000
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Winnipeg, MB, R2V 4C7 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Anger
Publicly Funded / Free Services
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Developmental, Intellectual Delay and Disabilities
Publicly Funded / Free Services
370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
3950 14th Avenue, Markham, ON, L3R 0A9 Map
416-637-8584
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2420 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8S1 Map
613-238-5721
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Anxiety
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Montreal, QC, H4V 3Y3 Map
514-484-0504
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-386-8788
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: World
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12 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1670 Heron Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0C2 Map
613-789-8943
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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QC, Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Depression
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-386-8788
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Eating Disorders including Anorexia and Bulimia
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Abuse
Publicly Funded / Free Services
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-883-6094 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Russell, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON
613-763-5332
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: World
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12 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Operational Stress Injury (OSI)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-883-6094 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Russell, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-386-8788
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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4 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1C4 Map
1-204-786-1616
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AB, United Kingdom
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Suicide
Publicly Funded / Free Services
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Stress
Publicly Funded / Free Services
29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), Psychopathy, and Conduct Disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1670 Heron Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0C2 Map
613-789-8943
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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QC, Canada
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All ages
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Attachment Problems
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1 St. Edmund's Drive, Toronto, ON, M4N 2P6 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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12018 Lake Erie Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 2L8 Map
403-667-4557
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Bipolar Disorders
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Bullying
Publicly Funded / Free Services
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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111 Peter Steet, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1 Map
416-977-1050
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Cancer
Publicly Funded / Free Services
10 Alcorn Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4V 3B1 Map
416-961-7223
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Dementia including Alzheimer's
Publicly Funded / Free Services
20 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4R 1K8 Map
416-488-8772
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Domestic Violence
Publicly Funded / Free Services
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Down syndrome
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Fetal Alcohol and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
370 Rue des Forges, Trois-rivières, QC, G9A 2H1
1-873-559-1108
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Gender Identity Issues
Publicly Funded / Free Services
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5 Map
613-400-1875
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Grief and Bereavement
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Hoarding
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Learning Disorders
Publicly Funded / Free Services
2420 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8S1 Map
613-238-5721
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Mental Health in General
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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55 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3H5 Map
905-682-2423
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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423 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B1
604-239-1042
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-386-8788
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Mood Disorders
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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591 Main St. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1B7 Map
705-386-8788
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Parenting
Publicly Funded / Free Services
1 St. Edmund's Drive, Toronto, ON, M4N 2P6 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Physical Disabilities
Publicly Funded / Free Services
46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Resiliency and Coping
Publicly Funded / Free Services
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
1-519-217-2537
Areas Served: Canada, Ontario
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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310 Byron Street South, Whitby, ON, L1N 4P8 Map
1-888-706-4808 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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School Refusal (and School Phobia)
Self-harm including Self-cutting
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Sensory Processing Disorders and Self-Regulation Problems
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Separation and Divorce
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Social Skills and Life Skills
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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423 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B1
604-239-1042
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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29 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Map
647-239-2740
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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46 Hope Cr., Belleville, ON, K8P 4S2 Map
613-921-5565
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
Publicly Funded / Free Services
QC, Canada
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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5955 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1R9 Map
905-673-2255
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Other
Publicly Funded / Free Services
123 Edward Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1E2 Map
1-800-665-3223
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2005 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2J 5B4 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Toronto, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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5170 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3 Map
905-507-6208 x18003637296
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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55 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3H5 Map
888-406-4663
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2415 Holly Lane, Ottawa, ON, K1V 7P2 Map
613-526-1584 x18002638068
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2235 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2J 5B5 Map
416-491-3353 x18005635483
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3W7 Map
613-563-4021
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Ottawa, ON Map
613-526-5433
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5 Map
1-800-387-1479
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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167 Queen Street West, Brampton, ON, L6Y 1M5 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Montreal, QC Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
613-739-9277 x6135215897
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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2120 Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC, H2K 1C3 Map
514-529-5354
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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265 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 6C4 Map
1-888-530-6777 x300
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-944-4773 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Halifax, NS, B3M 4H4 Map
1-800-656-4494
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 9V3 Map
204-925-3650
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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