Social Work Counselling

Short-term counselling and advocacy to LAMP clients

LAMP’s social workers help people with a range of concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, trauma counselling, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current abuse and managing drug/alcohol use.  Once referral and intake happen, we focus on what the client presents as their needs and priorities with a client-centered approach. 

Lakeshore Site East Mississauga Site

What to expect once you begin counselling:

  • You will be offered up to 8 sessions to address your concerns.
  • Each counselling session lasts approximately 45 minutes.
  • In your first session you and the social worker will identify some of your concerns and goals.
  • Our social worker can offer you additional resources and referrals that will support you in meeting your goals.
  • Our social workers help clients discover their own strengths, work with them to find suitable solutions to their problems, and access resources in the community.
  • For more information about counselling and the referral process: LAMP Social Work Program Brochure (add link) and attachment.

Our Locations

Lakeshore

Eligibility Criteria
  • Must be a registered client of LAMP CHC and referred by your provider.
  • Must not be currently accessing other counselling services
  • Must not have access to unused private insurance

We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.

Our Regular Hours of Operation
  • Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.

Contact Us

Lakeshore:

Phone: 416-252-6471

*If you are in a crisis and in need of urgent care, please click here for a list of crisis support centres and additional mental health resources.

East Mississauga

Eligibility Criteria
  • Must be a registered client of LAMP CHC and referred by your provider.
  • Must not be currently accessing other counselling services
  • Must not have access to unused private insurance

We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.

Our Regular Hours of Operation
  • Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures. For more information, about our hours of operation contact our Social Worker at (905) 602-4082 ext. 456.

Contact Us

East Mississauga Community Health Centre

Phone: 905-602-4082 ext. 456

*If you are in a crisis and in need of urgent care, please click here for a list of crisis support centres and additional mental health resources.

Among Friends

Among Friends is a Community Mental Health Program for adults.

Focused on fun and mental health promotion, “The Culture of Recovery” guides our daily programs. Among Friends invites participants to be fully engaged with the tremendous possibilities life has to offer.

Among Friends Program & Event Calendar

Our Among Friends program is located at 2788 Lakeshore Boulevard West. Subscribe below to receive email updates and stay informed on new programming including classes, drop-ins and workshops.

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible for Among Friends if:

  • You are between the ages of 18-65
  • You live within LAMP’s service delivery area (South of the Queensway, within the borders of Etobicoke)
  • You have been diagnosed with a mental illness and/or are experiencing specific symptoms of emotional distress that are interrupting your “life plan”

*There are no membership fees or costs associated with program participation.

We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.

Our Regular Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm

Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.

Contact Us

2788 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Etobicoke, ON M8V 1H5

Please call us at 416-251-8666 to find out more about the Program and to book an intake meeting. To protect the privacy of our members, we do not see people on a drop-in basis.

Community Doctor Referral Program

The service is for community members who see doctors working alone (solo practitioners) in our Lakeshore location service area. It helps meet their mental health needs by offering:

  • 6 to 8 short-term counseling sessions
  • Information to help clients understand mental health
  • Support in finding helpful resources and community services
  • Guidance on accessing mental health services

What types of client issues can be referred to this project?

  • Mild to moderate psychiatric illness especially depression and anxiety (based on DSM-5 criteria)
  • Alcohol disorder, substance abuse, addictions issues
  • Clients with psychiatric illness who are stable on medication and require mental health support

What types of client issues cannot be referred to this project?

  • Clients in immediate crisis
  • Clients requiring interventions for acute mental health episodes such as active psychosis or manic episodes
  • Individuals who are at risk of suicide or who require withdrawal management support

Crisis Support and Resources

If you are in crisis and need immediate support please contact 911 or click the button below to reach a local crisis support centre or access available mental health resources.

Mental Health Resource Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Referred clients are screened to determine if the service will be able to best meet their needs.

If suitable to continue with service, the client will be able to receive up to eight (8) sessions.

Following the initial assessment, if a client requires a greater degree of support than what can be provided within the scope of this service, a referral will be made to one of LAMP’s partner agencies, such as COTA, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, and CAMH.

Once the client referral has been received, contact initiates for screening to determine if the service can meet their needs and/or if alternative referral is required. Appointments will be booked as soon as possible, however, the exact time frame depends on the number of client referrals. If our wait list becomes too long, we will notify you about our plans to pause accepting referrals.

You can always contact the Mental Health Worker directly to address any questions or concerns. The Mental Health Worker’s contact information is available here.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults 18 years of age and older who do not have access to mental health services through benefits or alternative options.   All referrals must be made by a primary care physician registered to this program and who practice in our lakeshore service area.  Physicians in program cannot be connected to a Family Health Team or a Community Health Centre.

Clients cannot self-refer.

We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.

Our Regular Hours of Operation
  • Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.

Contact Us

185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5
Phone: 416-252-9701 ext. 241

*If you are in a crisis and in need of urgent care, please click here for a list of crisis support centres and additional mental health resources.