There are three new groups to get involved in at the downtown location!

Families for Mental Health Recovery Committee
An ongoing group for families to advocate for changes to the mental health system. The group meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm at our 901 King Street West location. Please call 416-535-8501 ext. 2011 for next meeting time.

Fundraising and Events Committee
An ongoing group of families, board members and staff that work together to raise donations for the family and youth programs. The group meets monthly on the third Monday evening at 6:00pm at our 901 King Street West location.

Ongoing Family Support Group
This support group meets monthly to discuss ongoing recovery for their family members. This is for families who have already taken the Family Mental Health Recovery Course. The group meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at our 901 King Street West location.

Please call 535-8501 ext. 2011 to let us know you are coming.

 A dear friend of the Family Outreach and Response Dennis Amato passed away in his home on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the age of 65. He was the beloved husband of Linda Amato (a staff person at FOR) of 44 years. He was a great support to The Family Outreach and Response program and his volunteer work with us was deeply appreciated. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 with the Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3 o’clock. Click here to read the notice in the Toronto Star and sign the virtual guest book.

We are honoured that family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to our program.

If you would like to send us a donation by mail please mail a check to:

Family Outreach and Response Program
901 King Street West
Suite 500A
Toronto, ON, M5V3H5

CCRA Registered Charity number: 85680 2244 Rr0001

If you prefer to donate online please click below:

The International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives conference recently held in Toronto was a huge success. More than 300 survivors, professionals, family members and others gathered over four days for a packed schedule all focused on effectively helping people through mental health crises. Hosted by INTAR and the Leadership Project, talk is already underway for a follow-up gathering in Europe. Conference materials are available here on the site. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this such a powerful event!

In partnership with The Leadership Project in Toronto, INTAR is hosting a conference. The conference “International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives” offers conference participants an opportunity to hear from distinguished researchers, advocates, authors, activists and clinical practitioners who are renowned for their work in alternatives for recovery. [Read more...]