Counselling, case management and group support for clients experiencing mental health and addiction issues.
Quick facts
Service type: Health & Wellness
Eligibility: Age 16+ with mental health and/or addiction issues
Delivery: In person, virtual, phone
Fee: Free
Program dates: Year-round
Program description
WoodGreen’s registered clinicians offer clinical and therapeutic counselling, case management and group support services to individuals age 16+ experiencing concerns with mental health, substance use and other challenges. Counselling and case management are offered for up to two years, depending on client needs and goals. Our practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, mental health recovery, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction framework.
Our catchment area is Yonge St to the West, Eglinton Ave to the North, and Lake Ontario to the East & South.
Registration
Please refer and/or direct interested clients to our Central Intake team, via email at [email protected] or phone at 416-572-3575.
Referrals for case management to be directed through Access Point via
The Counselling and Support Services program (CSS) is accepting new referrals at this time, with an approximate wait time of 1 year.
If you require single session counselling support, please access our Walk-In Counselling service – available every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 4p.m. – 8p.m. If you are looking for case management, please contact Access Point.
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