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Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health

Record #: MET7234
Last Full Update: 03 Sep 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-535-8501 ext 36837
E-Mail jennifer.chambers@camh.ca
Website www.empowermentcouncil.ca
Primary Contact Lucy Costa, Deputy Executive Director; Phone: 416-535-8501 ext 33013; Email: lucy.costa@camh.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) strongCOVID19nbsp; Call for information on masking and safety measures or visit a target_blank relnofollow hrefhttps://www.camh.caCAMH website/a for details on specific program and servicesbr/strongbrSystemic advocacy * ensures representation of the client perspective within the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * education on choices self advocacy critical thinking and political awareness * site meetings for clients * outreach * community development * education for mental health professionals addiction workers and community membersbr 
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Funded by CAMH but separately incorporated and independently staffed
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Toronto
Boundaries Toronto
Eligibility Clients of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * also psychiatric survivors and persons with substance use issues

Residency Requirements: Toronto
Application Self-referral
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
1001 Queen St W
Rm 160
Toronto, ON
Canada M6J 1H4
 
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Intersection Ossington Ave and Queen St W
Mailing Address 33 Russell St 
Rm 2008 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5S 2S1
Physical Access Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

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