Self Help Clearinghouse

Clearinghouse - Canada

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CMHA Grand River Branch

Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Provides assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups.
Write:
CMHA Grand River Branch, Centre for Mental Health
5420 Hwy. 6N, RR5
Guelph, Ontario, Canada NIH6J2
Voice: 519-766-4450
Website: http://www.cmhawdb.on.ca
E-mail: admin@cmhawdb.on.ca
Verified: 11/14/2007

The Self-Help Connection

(Dartmouth) Referrals to provincial self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of local self-help groups.
Write:
The Self-Help Connection
63 King St.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y2R7, Canada
Voice: 1-866-765-6639 or 902-466-2011
Fax: 902-404-3205
Website: http://www.selfhelpconnection.ca
E-mail: selfhelp@eastlink.ca
Verified: 12/21/2007

Self-Help Resource Center

(Greater Toronto area) Founded 1987. Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to start new and also helps existing groups. Directory of self-help groups. Information on Ontario and national self-help organizations and special projects.
Write:
Self-Help Resource Center
40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1B9, Canada
Voice: 1-888-283-8806 in Ontario outside Toronto) or 416-487-4355 (Toronto area)
Fax: 416-487-0344
Website: http://www.selfhelp.on.ca
E-mail: oshnet@selfhelp.on.ca
Verified: 10/2/2007

CMHA London-Middlesex Branch

(London-Middlesex) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups.
Write:
CMHS London-Middlesex Branch
648 Huron St.
London, Ontario N5Y 4J8, Canada
Voice: 519-434-9191
Fax: 519-438-1167
Website: http://www.london.cmha.ca
E-mail: mailbox@london.cmha.ca
Verified: 11/13/2007

CMHA Durham Region

(Durham) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups. Provides self-help group start up kits.
Write:
CMHA Durham Region
60 Bond St. West
Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1A5, Canada
Voice: 905-436-8760
Fax: 905-436-1569
Website: http://www.cmhadurham.org
E-mail: cmha@cmhadurham.org
Verified: 9/27/2007

Olde Forge Community Resource Center

(Ottawa-Carlton) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups.
Write:
Olde Forge Community Resource Center
2730 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7J1, Canada
Voice: 613-829-9777
Fax: 613-829-9318
Website: http://www.oldforge.ca
E-mail: forge@ncf.ca
Verified: 11/13/2007

CMHA Windsor-Essex Branch

(Windsor-Essex) Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups.
Write:
CMHA Windsor-Essex Branch
1400 Windsor Ave.
Windsor, Ontario N8X 3L9, Canada
Voice: 519-255-7440
Fax: 519-255-7817
Website: http://www.cmha-wecb.on.ca
E-mail: info@cmha-wecb.on.ca
Verified: 11/14/2007

Oxford Self-Help Network

(Oxford County) Referrals to local mental health self-help groups. Publishes directory of resources and other self-help organizations throughout province. Lending library.
Write:
Oxford Self-Help Network
554 Princess St.
Woodstock, Ontario N4S 4H1, Canada
Voice: 1-877-464-3571or 519-421-2980
Fax: 519-421-0826
Website: http://www.ocl.net/projects/selfhelp
Verified: 9/27/2007

Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal

(Montreal) Founded 1956. Referrals to local self-help groups. Assistance to new and existing groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups.
Write:
Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal
3155 Hochelaga St., Suite 101
Montreal H1W 1G4, Quebec Canada
Voice: 514-527-1375
Fax: 514-527-9712
Website: http://www.info-reference.qc.ca
E-mail: crgm@info-reference.qc.ca
Verified: 11/13/2007

Self-Help Resource Association of British Columbia

(Vancouver) A registered, charitable organization dedicated to promoting peer support approaches that build the capacity of individuals and communities to become healthy, responsive, and self-determining. Provides capacity-building facilitation workshops, consultations, information and referral, outreach and community development, bi-annual 'Directory of Self Help and Peer Support Groups in the Lower Mainland,' central resource centre, and the Kinex Youth Initiative.
Write:
Self-Help Resource Association of British Columbia
306-1212 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V1, Canada
Voice: 604-733-6186
Fax: 604-730-1015
Website: http://www.selfhelpresource.bc.ca
E-mail: shra@telus.net
Verified: 9/27/2007

Centre d'Action Benevole de Quebec

(Quebec) Information on local self-help groups. Helps to start and maintain groups.
Write:
Centre D'Action Benevol de Quebec
245 rue Soumande, Local 285
Quebec (QC) GIM 3H6, Canada
Voice: 418-681-3501
Fax: 418-681-6481
Verified: 11/12/2007

Community Network Support Team

(Owen Sound) Provides information, education and assistance in the development of local mental health self help and support groups. Maintains lending library of mental health books and videos. Operates 'Family Support Initiative' and 'Consumer/Survivor Development Project' as well as database of mental health and addiction programs.
Write:
Community Network Support Team
1139 Second Ave. East
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2J1, Canada
Voice: 519-371-4551
Fax: 519-371-6138
Website: http://www.mhagb.ca
E-mail: cnst@gbchc.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

CMHA Barrie-Simcoe

Founded 1960. Offers referrals to support groups in the Barrie-Simcoe local area. Offers assistance to new and existing groups.
Write:
CMHA
39 High St.
Barrie, Ontario L4N 1W2, Canada
Voice: 1-800-461-4319 or 705-726-5033
Fax: 705-726-0636
Website: http://cmhasim.on.ca
E-mail: info@cmhasim.on.ca
Verified: 11/2/2007

The Support Network - Edmonton's Distress Center

(Edmonton) Founded 1960. Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Directory of local self-help groups. Publishes directory of self-help groups.
Write:
The Support Network
10025 106th St., Suite 400
Edmonton, T5J 1G4, Canada
Voice: 780-482-4636 or 780-482-0198
Fax: 780-488-1495
Website: http://www.thesupportnetwork.com
E-mail: admin@thesupportnetwork.com
Verified: 11/12/2007

Community Information Centre

(New Brunswick) Provides information and referrals on community services. Publishes a variety of human service directories.
Write:
Community Information Line
Box 6125 Station A
% Human Development Council
St. John, New Brunswick E2L 4R6, Canada
Voice: 506-633-4636
Website: http://humandevelopmentcouncil.nb.ca or http://nbinfo.ca
Verified: 5/8/2008

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The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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