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Organization:
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Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) - Oakville
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Phone Numbers:
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416-449-6830
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-449-6367 ext 304
Support Line: 1-855-449-9949
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Fax:
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416-449-8434
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Street
Address:
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95 King St E, Suite 300
Toronto, M5C 1G4
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Location:
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Toronto
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Paul Haddad - CEO
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Public Contacts:
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Marina Sue-Ping - Program Coordinator
support@iamentalhealth.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers family support and education to families and friends of those living with complex mental health needs in the community
Services include:
- free virtual workshops * Go to www.iamentalhealth.ca/media-events/events
- caregiver education sessions
- counselling support line - staffed by a team of mental health counsellors who provide individualized supportive counseling, system navigation, and customized information and education to caregivers, individuals living with chronic mental illness, contact 1-855-449-9949
- 4-week course called Strengthening Families Together for families of individuals with a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia
- public forums with guest speakers providing support and education for families of those with schizophrenia
- public awareness and education
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Application:
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Visit website to download an application to mail or fax
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Halton Region ; Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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9/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=92614
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