Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Child, Youth and Family Program, Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth

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Record #: CMH0161 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 09 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.camh.ca/en/hospital/care_program_and_services/child_youth_and_family_program/Pages/guide_sapaccy.aspx
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Description & Services
Alternate NameCAMH ; CAMH SAPACCY
DescriptionProvides support and counselling to Black youth and their families who are dealing with problem substance misuse. Programs offered include: 
 
Individual Therapy 
One-on-one therapy assists youth in reducing harm, moving toward recovery and making the best choices for themselves and their family. 
 
Group Therapy 
Offers separate group therapy for youth and their parents. 
 
Early Intervention and Prevention 
Works with community groups across Toronto to teach people about the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on their bodies, their lives and their communities. 
 
Services include: 
Counselling; assessment; consultation; family support; referrals; community-based groups for youth; parent support; community presentations on alcohol, other drugs and mental health; advocacy for youth.
HoursMon-Fri 9am-6:30pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedGreater Toronto Area ; Peel Region
EligibilityAges: 13 year(s) - 24 year(s)
ApplicationYouth may call SAPACCY themselves, or they may be referred by family members or professionals; if referral was made on behalf of a youth, the youth must call to confirm the referral
FeesNone - Covered by OHIP
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Address80 Workman Way S, 6th floor
Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
 
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IntersectionQueen and Ossington
Mailing Addressc/o Lew Golding 
80 Workman Way, 6th fl. 
Toronto, On M6J 1H4
Office PhoneCollege St 416-535-8501 ext 36767;
Fax416-583-1235
Websitewww.camh.net/about_camh/guide_sapaccy.html
Primary ContactLew Golding, Manager; Phone: 416-565-8501 ext 36767; Email: lew_golding@camh.net
Other Details
Print MaterialBrochures
Established1996
FundingProvincial - MOH
Service Level(30) Provincial Government
Subjects
SubjectsAddictions ; African community ; Assessments ; Children ; Counselling ; Family support ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Outreach ; Parenting support ; West Indian community ; Youth