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AccessMHA
Centralized intake for mental health, substance use, and addictions services — connecting you to the right support without the guesswork.
About the Program
What is AccessMHA?
AccessMHA is a coordinated, centralized intake system for mental health, substance use health, and addictions services. Rather than navigating dozens of phone numbers or waiting rooms, one contact connects you — or your patient — to the full range of services available in the region.
AccessMHA is operated by LLGAMH and serves individuals across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. The service is free, confidential, and available to anyone regardless of whether they have previously received mental health care.
How AccessMHA Works
Reach Out
Contact AccessMHA online, by phone, or visit an LLGAMH office. You can self-refer or be referred by a healthcare provider.
Intake Specialist
A trained mental health, substance use health and addictions intake specialist will have a confidential conversation with you about your needs.
Service Matching
Your specialist will connect you to the right services from our partner network — so you don't have to figure it out alone.
Ongoing Support
Your intake worker will support you through the transition to services and check in to make sure you're connected to appropriate care.
Services You Can Access
- Mental health counselling & therapy
- Addictions counselling & treatment
- Substance use harm reduction
- Residential treatment
- Case management & community support
- Psychiatric assessment & consultation
- Youth mental health services
- Family support & caregiver services
- Crisis intervention (non-emergency)
- Vocational & educational support
Referring a Patient?
AccessMHA provides a single-point referral pathway for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers. Submitting a referral connects your patient with an intake specialist who will assess their needs and match them to appropriate services.
You can submit a referral online through the AccessMHA portal, by fax, or by calling our centralized intake line. A clinical summary and consent documentation are helpful but not required to initiate a referral.
AccessMHA is Not a Crisis Service
If this is a medical emergency or you are concerned someone may hurt themselves or others, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department. For crisis support, call 9-8-8 or the Distress Centre at 1-800-465-4442.