LEARN

Intended For

Young people aged 16-29 who are experiencing an episode of psychosis.

Referral Requirements:

Physician referral required. Please download the form and call your doctor.

Additional Referral Details

To access LEARN services, individuals must have a psychiatrist and a case manager.

How to access services at the LEARN program: Have psychiatrist fax the CAMH referral form to Access CAMH at 416 979-6815.

Location:

Learning Employment Advocacy Recreation Network (LEARN) - 1709 St. Clair Ave. West

Hours of Operation:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Phone Number:

416 535-8501, ext. 77300

Types of Treatment and Services Offered

LEARN offers a range of recovery services:

• General Educational Development (GED) program
• social/recreational programming
• additional recovery program (topic specific)
• peer support services

Program Overview

The goal of LEARN is to build social roles that increase involvement in community life.

General Educational Development (GED)

Individuals are offered the opportunity to prepare for the Grade 12 equivalency exam, in both individual and classroom formats, at a pace that suits their own needs. LEARN provides accommodation in the classroom and for exams.

Recovery Program

A range of individual and group supports are available to meet the needs of clients during the recovery process including: education about psychosis; peer support; therapeutic and skill-based groups; and structured and unstructured activities to help people reintegrate into social networks and the community after a first episode of psychosis and resume educational roles through GED services.