Breast Cancer Screening Program

Learn about Ontario's Breast Cancer Screening Program at Cancer Care Ontario.

Long-Term Care Programs

These programs serve senior citizens, adults with physical disabilities, persons with acquired brain injury, persons (including children) who require health services at home, and children who require health services to remain in school. The programs funded and monitored by the Long-Term Care Regional Offices include:

• long-term care facilities
• community support services
• elderly persons' centres
• homemakers' and nurses' services
• supportive housing
• attendant outreach programs
• children's treatment centres
• placement co-ordination services
• palliative care initiatives

For information on the Long-Term Care Regional Office nearest you please visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.

Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS)

The Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy promotes a culturally appropriate approach to healing and wellness. It is unique in Canada, and has become a source of innovative expertise in Aboriginal healing and health services across North America. AHWS provides a comprehensive approach to reducing family violence and improving the health of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. This interministerial initiative is jointly managed by the ministries of Community and Social Services, Health, the Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat, the Ontario Women's Directorate and 15 Aboriginal organizations and First Nations. The Ministry of Community and Social Services is the lead ministry.

The AHWS website provides information on its programs and services, including listings for women who have experienced violence, as well as many links to contacts and organizations related to Aboriginal health.
Contact:
AHWS Project Office
Telephone: (416) 326-6905
Fax: (416) 326-7934

Eating Disorders

Help is available across Ontario for eating disorders.

For a list of Ontario Government funded eating disorder organizations and programs visit the Mental Health Service Information Ontario website. It has an online database which can be searched using the population group "Eating Disorder Clients" or call 1-866-531-2600.

For a listing of eating disorder programs visit the National Eating Disorder Information Centre website or call:
Telephone: (416) 340-4156
Toll-free: 1-866-633-4220

Eating Disorders Association of London (London)

The Eating Disorders Association of London operates a confidential telephone service and maintains a current database of therapists, support groups and other agencies providing services to people with eating disorders in the London area. The Association is also involved in public education and promotes research into the cause, prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
Telephone: (519) 685-8343
Fax: (519) 433-2244
E-mail: edal@canada.com

Homewood Health Centre's Eating Disorders Program (Guelph)

Located in Guelph, the Homewood Health Centre offers the largest in-patient Eating Disorders Program in Canada. The program serves women and men aged 16 and older who are struggling with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. To be admitted to the program, patients must be referred by a medical doctor.
Telephone: (519) 824-1010
E-mail: gateapri@homewoodhealth.com

Sheena's Place (Toronto)

Sheena's Place offers support groups, workshops, outreach and education to people with eating disorders and their families. No referral is necessary and all programs are free to participants. All services are kept strictly confidential.
Telephone: (416) 927-8900
Fax: (416) 927-8844
Address: 87 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2T1

Beauty Marks: Coping with Body Image

A resource created for girls and young women about eating disorders. Youth Zone

Addiction

Other centres

For information about substance abuse treatment programs in Ontario, visit the Ontario Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment website or call their Info-Line at 1-800-565-8603. This telephone service is toll-free and is available throughout the province 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

General Mental Health

Distress Centres

Distress Centres are non-profit agencies offering free, non-judgmental, and confidential telephone support to any person experiencing distress, crisis or isolation. Service is available 24 hours a day. The Distress Centres Ontario website has a listing of distress centres in 24 locations throughout the province.

Health Links

The website of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has links to metal health services throughout the province.