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Mental Health Services for New Canadians

 

Southeast Toronto – Sherbourne Health Centre’s catchment area – is home to a diverse population, which includes many new Canadians. Since 2003, we have provided free mental health programs, support groups, and workshops that cater to the specific needs of those who have recently immigrated to Canada.

 

If you are new to Canada, we offer many mental health programs to help you cope with difficult circumstances and any stress you are experiencing as a result of settling in a new country. Our team of mental health counsellors are highly trained. They have experience working with many clients like you – new Canadians – who have suffered the trauma of war, racism, poverty, homophobia, and other stressful events.

 

Through one-on-one counselling you may find the support and hope you need to build a healthy and balanced life for yourself and your family. Workshops and groups – offered at Sherbourne or at one of our partner agencies – provide even more opportunities for you to build a support network, share cultural experiences and learn new coping skills.

 

Services Offered

Issues we can help you with:

 

■           Childhood and adult experience of abuse/violence

■           Trauma and issues relating to the affects of war, poverty, racism

■           Anxiety, depression, sadness, anger

■           Relationship difficulties, couples counselling

■           Stress reduction programs

■           Culturally specific issues faced by new Canadians

■           Culturally specific workshops and groups for new Canadians

■           Advocacy services and links to community resources

■     Psychiatric consultations

 

Languages served

Counselling services and some groups are offered in English, Tamil, and Punjabi. If you speak another language, we can arrange for interpreters to help you. It is important that you inform the Intake Counsellor of your language needs when you call to make an appointment.

 

Fees

Services are free of charge for individuals who for financial reasons cannot afford to obtain mental health counselling services elsewhere. Groups and workshops are free unless otherwise stated.

 

Crisis

Sherbourne Health Centre is not equipped as a crisis response unit. If you are in crisis, you can call one of the following 24-hour crisis lines:

 

■           Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200

■           Distress Centre: 416-408-4357

 

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