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
• Distress Centre Hotline (Step before 911): 416-408-HELP (4357)
• 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

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)

• St. Michael’s 410 Sherbourne: 1-866-366-9513 (toll free)
         o  De-tox & Day Program
         o  One-on-one Drug Therapy
• Getting Started weekly support groups for reducing substance use
         o  Gay/Bi Men’s group: 416-535-8501, ext. 7066
         o  LGBT group: 416-535-8501, ext.7061

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.

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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.

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