New Beginnings Clinic: Services for Newcomers

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

The service is available to all refugees and newcomers in their first three years in Canada. Psychiatric consultation and brief culturally sensitive interventions for newly arrived immigrant and refugees (eg., GARs, PSRs and convention refugees) with psychosocial issues or concerns; Case consultation for community providers with access to psychiatrists and social workers for discussion and advice on client/patient cases.

Access Information

Clients can access services by having a direct referral submitted by a Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner. See website to obtain the referral form and supporting referral instructions.

Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) documentation required (Refugee Protection Claimant Document or Interim Federal Health Program Certificate).

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/access-camh/referral-form

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 18 and up
• Catchment: Ontario
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - Toronto - Stokes Street

Program Website

Website

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Address

Bell Gateway Building

100 Stokes Street

Toronto

Operated By

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Central Access - Phone: 1-416-535-8501 ext. 2

Central Access - FAX: 1-416-979-6815

Central Access - Toll Free: 1-800-463-2338 ext. 2