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CMHA Programs and Services
Our Unique Perspective
For over 50 years, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch (CMHA Peel Dufferin) has been a pioneer in providing services for people with mental illness and educating Canadians about mental health issues. As the leading client-driven, community-based mental health organization serving the Region of Peel and Dufferin County, we are innovative partners in proactively strengthening individual support, and developing a responsive mental health system.
CMHA Peel Dufferin champions good mental health for everyone and supports the full participation of those with mental illness and addictions in the life of the community. In addition to providing a variety of mental health and addictions services, we are committed to community development, mental health awareness and addressing the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
Access to Recovery
Access to Recovery supports individuals experiencing long term mental health concerns to lead fulfilling, satisfying lives within their community.Continue readingAccess to Recovery
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) offers a broad range of intensive community supports to individuals experiencing serious mental health concerns and their families, in order to reach their recovery goals.Continue readingAssertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Brief Services – Family Support
CMHA Peel Dufferin offers support to those that are concerned about someone’s mental health and substance use issues. Who could benefit? Family members struggling to understand and cope with the complexities of their loved ones mental health illness and/or substance abuse and who reside within the communities of the Central West LHIN. Why Someone Might Choose Family Support […]Continue readingBrief Services – Family Support
Brief Services – Mental Health Counselling
CMHA Peel Dufferin offers free Brief Mental Health Counselling services. Our program follows a brief counselling model that offers an immediate opportunity for therapeutic conversation within 1-2 sessions. Our aim is to focus on your presenting needs and strengths and work hard with you to find solutions and leave with a plan. The focus is […]Continue readingBrief Services – Mental Health Counselling
Brief Services – Substance Use
CMHA Peel Dufferin offers a Brief Services Substance Use Program at no cost to those that are seeking assistance with cutting down or stopping substance use and “addictive” behaviours. Who could benefit? People 16 years of age or older presenting with mental health and/or substance use or internet/gaming concerns – needs may also be related […]Continue readingBrief Services – Substance Use
Case Management – Dufferin
The goal of Dufferin Case Management is to promote independence and improve quality of life, helping the person on a path to their personal recovery. Who can benefit? Adults 18 years of age or over with significant mental health and/or addiction issues that has limited their ability to function on a daily basis for a […]Continue readingCase Management – Dufferin
Community Groups
CMHA Peel Dufferin offers these mental health and addiction group programs for adults in our service area. You do not need to be a member of our programs to attend, however registration is required for some groups. For more information on times, location, eligibility and to register, please contact Central Intake at intake@cmhapeel.ca or (905) […]Continue readingCommunity Groups
Concurrent Disorders Support Group
Concurrent Disorder Support Group is a support group for clients struggling with an Addiction and a Mental Illness. It is an open, peer support group with a psychoeducational component.Continue readingConcurrent Disorders Support Group
Counselling and Treatment – Dufferin
The Mental Health Counsellors provide 6-8 sessions (once every 3-4 weeks). Goals for counselling are guided by the OCAN and are recovery oriented. Who can benefit? Adults over the age of 18 who have moderate to severe mental health concerns. What are the major benefits? Short-term therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, […]Continue readingCounselling and Treatment – Dufferin