Core Service Providers
Core Service Providers for Child and Youth Mental Health in Hamilton
As Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health, we work in collaboration with Hamilton’s 7 Core Service Providers to strengthen relationships with educators, healthcare professionals, child welfare organizations, and other community partners to improve the mental health of our community.
Alternatives for Youth
Alternatives for Youth provides community-based substance use and addiction treatment services that engage and mobilize youth (12-25) and their families. Alternatives for Youth inspires hope and resilience in youth by respecting client choice and rights, involving their supports/circle of care when appropriate, and by creating an environment that supports inclusion, equity and diversity.
460 Main Street East, Suite 304
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1K4
Phone: (289) 768-0014
Fax: 1-905-234-1515
Email: intake@ay.on.ca
CSCHN (Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara)
CSCHN offers a range of programs and services in the prevention, awareness and treatment of mental health difficulties for children, adolescents and their families. All services are free, confidential and offered in French.
1320 Barton Street East,
Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 2W1
Toll Free: 1-866-437-7606
Phone: (905) 528-0163
Fax: 905-528-9196
City of Hamilton Public Health Services
Child and Adolescent Services is a community-based children’s mental health clinic provided by Public Health Services in the City of Hamilton. They provide mental health counselling and treatment for children and youth, under 18, and their families. Services are confidential and free.
100 Main Street East, Suite 220
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3W4
Phone: (905) 546-2424 ext.3678
Fax: 1-844-444-0537
St.Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) is a unique partnership between mental health professionals from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and specially trained police officers from Hamilton Police Service. COAST serves all ages from seniors, adults, youth, and children who are in crisis and have a mental health and addiction concern.
St.Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Multiple Locations
COAST Crisis Line: (905) 972-8338
24-hours / 7 days a week
Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd Youth Services Mental Health Program, supports young people aged 16-21 experiencing homelessness or precarious housing in Hamilton and surrounding areas, through person-centered and evidence-informed care provided by Social Workers, Peer Support Workers, and Psychotherapists.
Mental Health Crisis: (905) 529-7878
Women’s Services Crisis: (905) 523-6277
Program Contact Phone: (905) 308-8090
Email: Contact Form
Lynwood Charlton Centre
Lynwood Charlton Centre is the Lead Agency for child and youth mental health services and is the single point of access / referral for these services in the Hamilton area. Lynwood Charlton Centre supports children and adolescents (0-18 and of all gender presentations), and their parents/caregivers who are experiencing complex mental health challenges. This support would include: Intensive out-of-home treatment programs, at-home treatment programs, specialized counselling programs and much more.
526 Upper Paradise Road (Head Office)
Hamilton, Ontario L9C 5E3
Phone: (905) 389-1361
Fax: 905-389-8765
Email: info@lynwoodcharlton.ca
McMaster Children’s Hospital
The Child and Youth Mental Health Program (CYMHP) at McMaster Children’s Hospital provides a range of intensive and time-sensitive services for children, youth and families who are dealing with mental health concerns. Services within this program include: mental health assessments, outpatient clinic care, inpatient unit care, and consultation services.
100 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1A2
Phone: (905) 521-2100