New Beginnings Clinic: CAMH Services for Newcomers
CAMH's New Beginnings Clinic offers psychiatric consulting, care provider consulting and culturally sensitive interventions to newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
Welcome to The New Beginnings Clinic
The New Beginnings team primarily provides services to Convention Refugees, Government-Assisted Refugees, Privately-Sponsored Refugees, and Permanent Residents.
Our Services are available in person or virtually and may include:
- Psychiatry assessment
- Brief counselling
- Case consultation
- Linking to resources
- Health education
One-on-one Information & Orientation Support
We offer one-on-one Information & Orientation sessions to support newcomers with concerns related to settling in Canada. This may include help with finding culturally relevant community resources and support for managing stress related to migration. The team also provides short-term counselling to help clients work toward their goals and navigate challenges.
Clients can access up to six sessions with a social worker, based on their needs.
Psychiatric Consultation
Our psychiatrists meet one-on-one with clients to complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide diagnostic clarification.
These assessments help guide care planning and may include treatment recommendations such as medication review and/or referrals to appropriate supports, including psychotherapy, case management, or other services, as needed. This is a short-term service.
To access Psychiatrist support, please download the form below and complete it with a general practitioner (including, via a walk-in clinic if you do not have a family doctor).
- Option 1: Physicians must fill out both a New Beginnings Clinic fillable cover sheet as well as the CAMH referral form. Complete the fillable cover sheet first, save it as a file and include it in the attachments section of the CAMH referral form.
- Option 2: Complete the fillable cover sheet, print a copy, print a copy of the CAMH referral form, fill in both the cover sheet and the referral form and fax to 416-979-6815.
How to Access Other New Beginnings Services
For general inquiries related to New Beginnings services or case consultation requests (for primary care and other service providers), please contact: NewBeginnings.Team@camh.ca or 416 535-8501 ext. 31683
Workshops
The clinic hosts group Information & Orientation sessions on a variety of topics relevant to the newcomer and refugee population.
For virtual workshops, we will send you a meeting link a few days before your workshop and a reminder the day before your workshop.
If you need to cancel your attendance, please email the New Beginnings team with 72 hours’ notice.
If you have any questions, please contact: NewBeginnings.Team@camh.ca
Step by Step: Building Your Strength
Life can bring unexpected challenges, and at times it can feel difficult to keep moving forward. This workshop explores what resilience really means and how it can be developed in everyday life. Together, we will look at practical ways to cope with setbacks, strengthen inner resources, and find a sense of stability even during uncertain times. This session is designed to feel supportive, relatable, and grounded in real-life experiences.
Date: Friday, May 29, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Online
When Life Feels Uncertain
Not knowing what comes next can be stressful and overwhelming. This workshop focuses on how to manage uncertainty in a way that feels more manageable and less consuming. We will explore ways to stay present, reduce anxiety, and build a sense of control even when things feel unpredictable. The goal is to leave with simple, practical tools that can be used in daily life.
Date: Friday, July 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Online
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