Michael Garron Hospital's (MGH) Mental Health and Substance Use Department has experienced and committed interdisciplinary teams comprised of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, psychometrists, social workers, mental health workers, case managers, and addiction workers. These skilled clinicians will work in partnership with you and your family to attain your treatment goals.
If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate support while waiting to hear back from us you can:
- Call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department
- Call 988: Suicide crisis helpline available 24/7
- Call the Distress Centre of Greater Toronto at 416-408-4357
- Call the Gerstein Centre at 416-929-5200 for 24/7 telephone crisis support, for community referrals, crisis management support related to substance use
- Call Scarborough Health Network's crisis team at 416-495-2891
Adult Programs and Services
We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services to our community. These services may be accessed by a referral by a physician. Visit the clinic or program page for information on appointments and referrals.
- Inpatient
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic
- Aftercare Program
- Psychogeriatric Care
- Mobile Crisis Intervention Team
- Transitional Youth Program
REFERRALS
Many of these clinics now accept eReferrals from Primary Care! Find us on the OCEAN Health Map.
If you are a primary care provider and want to sign up for OCEAN eReferral, complete the online form or email @email.
Child & Youth Programs & Services
Offsite Programs & Services
Offsite areas of care include the Community Outreach Services and Withdrawal Management Services which maintains a residential program and a day-program.
- Substance Use and Withdrawal Management Services
- Recovery Reimagined: Outpatient Substance Use Programming
- Community Outreach Services
Emergency Services
Emergency services are located in MGH's Stavro Emergency Department.
Psychiatrist on call: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours/day.
Crisis Intervention Specialist: Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Provides assessment, intervention and referral sources to hospital-based programs or other community services.