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Substance Use Counselling
ACT Meth & Sex Group
ACT also offers a peer support group for gay, bi, queer and trans men wanting to abstain from crystal meth use, as well as related groups for dealing with depression, anxiety and body image.
For more information email msinno@actoronto.org
ACT One-On-One Substance Use Counselling
ACT provides drop-in and by-appointment counselling, based at our offices, Church Wellesley Health Centre, or at Maple Leaf Medical Clinic, for any one living with, or impacted by HIV. Our counselling services are also for gay, bi, queer men on a range of mental health and substance use issues. If your doctor is at Maple Leaf Medical, you can access this free service – just tell your physician you’d like to be referred to the ACT Community Counsellor at Maple Leaf.
To speak to a counsellor today, check out http://www.actoronto.org/programs-services/counselling
Rainbow Services LGBT Addictions Treatment
Rainbow Services is a program of CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) which provides one-on-one and group counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer-identified folks who are concerned about their use of drugs and alcohol.
Rainbow Services can be accessed through their website here
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/rainbow-services-lgbtq
St. Michael’s Engagement & CRA Group
St. Michaels’ offers ongoing group support around substance use. The Engagement Group is a 6-week group which can help you explore, understand and articulate your own motivation and reasons for change.
After completion of the Engagement group, members can move on to the more advanced CRA Group: a 12-week psycho-educational group, where you can learn practical strategies to maintain and sustain your positive changes. As hospital services, an OHIP card is required.
For more information, check out: http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/programs/mentalhealth/index.php
If you are interested, in the St. Mike’s groups, call 416-340-8484 ext. 235 or email us at spunk@actoronto.org
519 Community Centre Counselling Program
The 519’s Counselling Program provides access to professionally trained and supervised counsellors who donate their time. There are no fees for this service. A volunteer counsellor will see you up to 6 sessions. Counsellors are familiar with LGBTQ agencies and therapists, as well as doctors, lawyers and other professionals.
To book a counselling session, call 416-392-6874 ext. 4000 and leave a message. The Counselling Program Coordinator will return your call in 2-4 business days to do an intake and put you on a wait-list. Due to high demand, there may be a wait of up to 5 months for your first appointment.
P2P (Pieces to Pathways) LGBTTQQ2SIA Youth Substance Use Support Program
P2P is for queer and trans youth ages 16-29. Services include community drop-in, case management and support groups. The service is located at Parkdale Community Health Centre.
To connect with P2P, check out: https://piecestopathways.com/
Needle Distribution & Exchange Services in Toronto
The Works at Toronto Public Health (TPH) provides harm reduction supplies and distribution to nearly 50 programs across Toronto.
To locate the agency nearest you, where supplies can be accessed, check out their website for a comprehensive directory: by clicking here.
HIV/AIDS Services and Resources
ACT
ACT works to reduce new HIV infections in Toronto and promote the independence, dignity, health and well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS and those at increased risk of HIV.
ACT provides a wide range of comprehensive programming in support of people living with and those affected by HIV and AIDS. To find out more, call 416-340-2437 or visit ACT’s website at www.actoronto.org to find out how we can help.
CATIE
The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) provides an enormous amount of the latest public health information regarding HIV, Hep C and harm reduction information services and support to people living with HIV and Hep C, their loved ones, caregivers, to health care providers, to AIDS service organizations and to related front-line organizations.
See: www.catie.ca
Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (PWA)
The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation exists to promote the health and well-being of all people living with HIV/AIDS by providing accessible, direct and practical support services.
See: www.pwatoronto.org
Sexual Health Infoline Ontario
No matter where you are in Ontario, you can call or eChat live with our counsellors. It’s anonymous and free. Toll Free: 1-800-668-2437 , Local (Toronto): 416-392-2437.
See: www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/sexual-health-infoline-ontario/