The Tina Resource Guide

Emergency
Community

Emergency support in our community

This section provides information for emergencies and immediate care.

Emergencies (24/7)

• All emergencies: 911
• Police (non-emergency; not life threatening): 416-808-2222
• Community information services/Blue Book: 211 or www.211toronto.ca

Mental health crisis (24/7)

• Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
• Clarke Institute: 416-979-4747

Hospitals (Emergency Departments) (24/7)

• St. Michael’s: 416-864-5094
• Toronto East General: 416-469-6435
• Toronto General: 416-340-3946
• Toronto Western: 416-603-5757

De-tox and withdrawal management (24/7)

• Central Access: 1-866-366-9513 (toll free) or www.twmscentre.org

Note: In 2006, access to many hospital detox services was centralized and services expanded to encompass more withdrawal management programming. The new agency is the Toronto Withdrawal Management Service.

Assessments and referrals for treatment programming in Toronto

• Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service (MAARS): 416-599-1448

Immediate counselling

Note: The following community agencies have counselling available on a walk in basis during office hours. It’s always best to call first to confirm. All are Tina friendly and experienced.

• AIDS Committee of Toronto (HIV/AIDS affected issues): 416-340-2437
• Hassle Free Clinic (HIV/HCV/STI medical health issues): 416-922-0603
• South Riverdale Community Health Centre (harm reduction): 416-461-1925
• The Works (harm reduction): 416-392-0520