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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Mindfulness for Medical Conditions - Mental Health
Organizations: North York General Hospital
General Site
Phone Numbers: 416-483-3778
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 416-756-6671 (NYGH intake)
Website: www.psychsyt.ca
Address: 4001 Leslie St, 8th Fl
Toronto, ON
M2K 1E1
Intersection: Leslie St and Sheppard Ave E
Location: Toronto (Bayview Village)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Fri
Contacts: Dr. Katalin Margittai - Psychiatrist - Psychosomatic Medicine
Service Description: A physician-led group program that focuses on reducing the symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression * provides instruction for gentle hatha yoga, cognitive strategies, different meditations, group discussions * 8-week program, 3 and a half hours a week on Friday afternoons 
Fees: Most services covered by OHIP * one-time registration fee of $120 is charged to cover the cost of materials and uninsured medical services
Application: Call to register for an orientation session * referral from physician is required * average waiting period of 1-2 months
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Ideal for people with chronic medical illness, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other chronic medical physical conditions
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: North York and area

This information was last completely updated on: 5-28-2025


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