Clinics & Centres

Asian Initiative in Mental Health (AIM)

This outpatient program provides linguistically and culturally appropriate mental health services to the Chinese speaking community. A multidisciplinary team works with a psychiatrist in the delivery of care, providing consultation, assessment and treatment. In addition, AIM works with other community agencies, such as Hong Fook Mental Health Association, to provide care to other Asian groups, including the Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian communities.     

Goals
Addressing mental health issues in the Chinese community through:

• Enhanced awareness of mental health issues
• Facilitated early identification and management of mental health concerns
• Assessment, consultation and treatment of mental health problems along with coordination of services

Services

1. Education/Training - plan, develop and deliver education for consumers, families, physicians, religious organizations and service providers
2. Clinical Services - timely psychiatric biopsychosocial assessments, treatment, referral and advocacy; clinical consultation; and support groups
3. Community and Physician Support - up-to-date information on mental health issues as well as case consultation/review with a shared care model

Eligibility

People of Chinese background with a mental health problem or concern. Priority is given to those who are Chinese language dependent.

Contact Us
Asian Initiative in Mental Health
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst Street
East Wing, 9th Floor
Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Directions

Tel: (416) 603-5349
Fax: (416) 603-5292