Mental Health and Addictions wellness Centre

The Mental Health and Addictions Wellness Centre is a community hub that delivers mental health and addiction services from several community organizations to individuals five years of age and older living in Markham, Thornhill, Stouffville and north Durham Communities.

All services are free and delivered by health and social care professionals including: Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Harm Reduction Workers, Peer Support Workers, and Counsellors.

Program delivery:

Hybrid – services are generally available virtually at this time, with the exception of the Addictions Medication service. All other services may be available in person upon request.

Hours of operation (virtual):

Tuesdays 1:00PM — 4:00PM

In-person (for Addictions Medication service):

Addictions Medication, Tuesdays from 1:00PM — 4:00PM.

Unionville Guardian Pharmacy - 9249 Kennedy Rd Unit 101, Unionville

Booking appointments:

Appointments may be booked online by visiting the link below. Referral from your doctor/GP are not needed to book an appointment.

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Services Include:

  • Medication services within the Mental Health and Addiction Wellness Centre will be provided by a Nurse Practitioner from Addiction Services Central Ontario. 

    If you are 16+ years old and have a substance use concern, please book an appointment to speak with a Nurse Practitioner about medication options to help reduce or stop your use. Any substance can be discussed including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants and cannabis.

  • CAYR Community Connections is committed to providing informal and supportive counseling, as well as essential information and resources, to individuals who use substances and their support networks. Our primary goals are to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases related to drug use and to reduce the occurrence of drug overdose incidents. We aim to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of our clients. Additionally, we offer low-threshold options for accessing safer-use supplies, sexual health supplies, social supports, referrals, access to treatment, and other healthcare services.

  • 360° Kids Employment Programs are designed to empower and encourage participants to overcome employment barriers that could potentially hinder their motivation and ability to be successful at work. Our programs are unique in that we cultivate an empathetic, holistic approach in preparation for employment as youth move to a state of safety and stability. We support youth in preparation for employment and in developing skills necessary to maintain new job opportunities.

  • Through case management support, clients receive assistance to navigate community services that meet their mental health and/or substance use needs. Clients can also receive support completing referrals, if needed. Services that a client can receive support navigating include: Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Supportive Housing, Financial Assistance, Addictions Services, Trauma Counselling, Therapeutic Groups and many more.

  • The Social Worker at Health For All FHT can provide short term supportive counselling - teaching helpful strategies to cope with a range of issues: stress, separation, adjustment, grief, mental health issues, family challenges, addiction and substance use issues.

  • We offer service navigation and single session counselling services for children, youth and caregivers of those ages 0-18 with mental health concerns. Families are able to self-refer for services and no diagnosis is required. There is no fee for our services.

  • We provide services by, and for, people who have had similar lived experiences. Your peer supporter will have personal experience in the areas of mental health and/or addiction challenges and has gained the education and training to give back to their community.