Griffin Centre promotes positive change for vulnerable youth and adults with mental
health challenges and/or developmental disabilities and their families. We are dedicated
to delivering innovative services and developing creative partnerships that enhance lives
and communities.
Griffin Centre is an accredited, non-profit, charitable, multi-service, mental health agency providing
flexible and accessible services to youth, adults
and their families.
We offer a range of professional services including;
assessment, service coordination and planning,
individual, family and group counselling, specialized day/residential services and respite services.
We are committed to fostering positive change
and a culture of respect, acceptance and safety
for youth and adults with challenging needs so
that they have a place to belong, and opportunities to build skills, confidence and connections to make the transition to a satisfying life.
We work in partnership with other organizations
to assist or support individuals whose needs
exceed the capacity of the service system.
We help over 1000 people each year to recognize
their strengths, achieve their goals and improve
their lives.
We are committed to integrity and accountability
in all aspects of our work.
Our strength is our staff and our diversity.
We nurture continuous learning, encourage
leadership and value the contribution of staff,
volunteers and supporters.
COMMUNITY FAMILY & SUPPORT SERVICES (CFSS)
WHATEVER IT TAKES (WIT)
COMMUNITY FAMILY & SUPPORT SERVICES (CFSS)
WHATEVER IT TAKES (WIT)
Facilitates the collaboration of service providers to respond to children/youth with complex needs or
whose needs surpass the ability and capacity of any one service provider or service sector.
When to call WIT:
How can we help?
 Service Coordinator is unsure of who to contact in
 Enhancing the continuum of support and service
the system
 Complex service situation requiring government/
cross sectoral and inter ministrial responses
 Service Coordinator needs help in developing an
interim service plan
 Child/Youth needs specialized supports as part of
a transitional support plan
Griffin Centre
E
24 Silverview Drive
North York, ON M2M 2B3
T 416.222.1153
F 416.222.1321
contact@griffin-centre.org
Who can access?
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Children & Youth who are between 0 –18 years of age; Have needs that cross sectors; and Require highly individualized treatment plans
Live in the City of Toronto;
Registered Charitable #:
10752 8879 RR0001
www.griffin-centre.org
Location: Griffin Centre
 Offering interim intensive case management support
 Developing partnerships that facilitate access to
specialized assessments and services
 Generating collaborative service responses to
develop a continuum of services and supports
 Identifying unmet services system gaps and make
findings known to the service community and
relevant ministries
Contact:
Agencies within the NORTH & WEST QUADRANTS,
contact the WIT Coordinator at 416.222.1153.
Agencies within the SOUTH & EAST QUADRANTS,
contact East Metro Youth Services 1200 Markham
Road, Suite 200, Scarborough, M1H 3C3
TEL 416.438.3697 FAX 416.438.7424