ConnexOntario Health Services Information

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Record #: CMH0038 Last Modified: 18 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.connexontario.ca
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Description & Services
Alternate NameConnexOntario Connex
DescriptionConnexOntario Health Services Information operates the Drug and Alcohol Helpline, the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline ( OPGH), and the Mental Health Helpline. Staff provide Ontarians with information about, and referral to, thousands of programs and services available regarding substance use, problem gambling, and mental health services and supports. Free, confidential, and anonymous. For mailing address call 519-439-0174.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 
Toll-free helplines and internet webchat 24/7
Areas ServedOntario
BoundariesOntario
EligibilityConnexOntario Health Services Information operates the Drug and Alcohol Helpline, the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline ( OPGH), and the Mental Health Helpline. Staff provide Ontarians with information about, and referral to, thousands of programs and services available regarding substance use, problem gambling, and mental health services and supports. Free, confidential, and anonymous. For mailing address call 519-439-0174.
ApplicationNone required
LanguagesInterpretive Services - via telephone over 170 languages on request
MeetingsBoard meets 6 times/yr
Contact Information
AddressLondon, ON
Mailing Addressc/o call (519) 439-0174 for address information
Office Phone519-439-0174
Fax519-439-0455
After Hours PhoneDrug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603  
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505  
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Crisis PhoneDrug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603  
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505  
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
TTY PhoneDrug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603  
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505  
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Toll Free PhoneDrug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603  
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505  
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
E-Mailadministration@connexontario.ca
Websitewww.connexontario.ca
Primary ContactBrad Davey, Executive Director, ConnexOntario Health Services Information; Phone: 519-439-0174; Fax: 519-439-0455; Email: administration@connexontario.ca
Primary ExecutiveMaureen McLelland, Chair, Board of Directors
Other Details
Print MaterialPamphlets, posters, wallet cards, lists of programs/services, statistics. Contact office for an order form. Materials provided and shipped free of charge.
Established1991 (originally as DART; changed name to ConnexOntario in 2005)
FundingCity / Town ; Regional / Municipal - via telephone over 170 languages on request ; Provincial ; United Way
Service Level(50) Non Profit