Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Site: Carlos Fidani Family Building

Service: Shkaabe Makwa Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness

Record #: MET7606
Last Full Update: 15 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-535-8501 press 2, Access CAMH
E-Mail shkaabemakwa@camh.ca
Website www.camh.ca
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Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services
Outpatient integrated health and wellness centre, includes research, training, and healing models combining traditional knowledge and contemporary medicine, cultural programming and ceremonies
  • individual counselling and group therapy
  • access to Cultural Care Practitioners, including Elders, Healers and Knowledge Sharers
  • access to traditional healing interventions such as talking circles, Sweat Lodge and ceremonial grounds
  • psychological consultation available
Hours Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; client services vary
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Individuals 18 years and older, who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis, and are experiencing substance misuse and/or mental health challenges; also Indigenous communities and service providers
Application Self referral through Access CAMH; visit website for information
Languages Contact for information on availability of Indigenous languages
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
60 White Squirrel Way
Toronto, ON
Canada M6J 1H4
Mailing Address 60 White Squirrel Way 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M6J 1H4
Physical Access Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Indigenous Peoples ; Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading Addiction Treatment ; Health ; Individual & Family Supports
Service Categories Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment ~ Indigenous Communities ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; Traditional Indigenous Healing ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Traditional Indigenous Healing ~ Substance Use Disorders

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