Institute for Advancements in Mental Health Support Hotline

A support line staffed by a team of mental health counsellors who provide individualized support counselling, system navigation, and customized information and education to caregivers, and individuals living with chronic mental illness.

Counsellor support includes:

  • First episode or new diagnosis of schizophrenia/psychosis
  • Persistent, ongoing situations of schizophrenia and related mental illness
  • Addictions and substance abuse concerns
  • Justice and mental health concerns
  • Housing, Employment/ODSP issues
  • Early intervention for psychosis
  • Support with medication and treatment
  • Crisis planning
  • Coping & support for individuals and caregivers
  • Advocacy
  • System navigation/connecting you with resources in your community

 

Please note this is not a crisis or distress support line. For mental health crisis, call COAST Hamilton at 905-927-8338. For immediate risk of serious harm, call 911. 

Organizations that offer this Service
Institute for Advancements in Mental Health
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
9:00-17:00

Tuesday:
9:00-20:30

Wednesday:
9:00-21:00

Thursday:
9:00-20:30

Friday:
9:00-18:00

Saturday:
Closed

Toll-Free Number: 1-855-449-9949
Website: www.iamentalhealth.ca
Eligibility

Open to all.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

No application required.

Last Full Update
August 18, 2022