HIV Mental Health Resources
The HIV Mental Health Services Resource is a database of organizations that provide free mental health support. HIV-specific care is indicated where available.
The information in this database is updated semi-annually. For the most up-to-date information, please contact organizations directly.
The database can be searched by using the keyword search function, or by clicking the hyperlinks to key words in each database entry to sort the information by category.
To add an entry to the database, correct information, or for any questions or support, please contact [email protected].
Organization Name City/Town HIV Specific Priority Population(s) Served Languages Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare Toronto No Newcomers Translation services may not always available. Central Toronto Youth Services Toronto No 2SLGBTQIA+, ACB, Youth English; other languages depending on individual therapists/case managers. COSTI Numerous locations in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill No Newcomers Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bosnian, Dari, English, Farsi, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Urdu. Counselling Connect Ottawa No 2SLGBTQIA+, ACB, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+, People of colour, People who use drugs, Newcomers, Youth Varies by program:
English,
French,
Spanish,
Arabic,
Creole,
Farsi,
Mandarin (not available currently but check back) Friends of Ruby Toronto No 2SLGBTQIA+, Youth English, Spanish HQ Toronto Yes ACB, GBMSM, Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD), 2-Spirit, Indigenous Peoples, People living with HIV, Newcomers 1-hour long mental health assessment is offered in English and Spanish.
Introductory Mental Health group currently offered in Spanish.
Second stage groups (CPT, DBT, CBT, CRA) offered in English. Mennonite New Life Centre Toronto No Newcomers English,
Spanish,
Farsi,
Arabic,
Ukrainian NISA (Northern Initiative for Social Action) Sudbury No 2SLGBTQIA+, People who use drugs English & French Oasis Dufferin Community Centre Toronto No Newcomers Spanish Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program Province-wide No Depends on service providers in regional network. Planned Parenthood Toronto Toronto Yes 2SLGBTQIA+, People living with HIV, Youth English REFUGE – Hamilton Centre for Newcomer Health Hamilton No Newcomers Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Swahili, Pashto, Tigrinya The Walk-In Counselling Clinic Ottawa No 2SLGBTQIA+, Newcomers English,
French,
Arabic,
Spanish,
Somali,
Cantonese,
Mandarin Thunder Bay & District Mental Health Walk-In/Talk-In Clinics Thunder Bay & District No Indigenous Peoples, Youth English. French, Cree, and Oji-Cree may be available depending on the organization. TNG Community Services Toronto Yes LGBTQ+, People experiencing homelessness, Newcomers English;
Other languages are staffing dependent but may include Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Persian (Farsi) and Spanish. WoodGreen Toronto No Newcomers English