We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it.
Our programs include:
* Adults & Seniors - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is designed to provide comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and support to people with serious and persistent mental illness.
* Youth - Education and awareness leads to prevention and early identification. While not all youth will develop psychosis, many will experience serious mental health challenges.
* Family & Friends - Families, caregivers, and friends who support someone with a mental illness are also impacted by that illness.
* Community Education - We know that mental illness does not discriminate. 1 in 5 Canadians, of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income and ability, will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.The Simcoe County Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) helps residents living in Barrie and area who are 16 years or older experiencing a serious mental illness with complex challenges requiring long term intensive treatment and support. Priority is given to individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and other serious mental illness
Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat,Sun 9-5 with crisis services available 24/7
Offers intensive support, rehabilitation and treatment focusing on the individual`s personal recovery goals. The team is composed of a multidisciplinary group of professionals that includes; a psychiatrist, registered nurses, a social worker, case managers, a peer specialist, an addictions specialist, a recreational therapist, an aboriginal liaison specialist and an occupational therapist. ACTT Services offered: Capacity to offer multiple daily contacts; Individualized treatment/counseling and goal planning; Clinical psychiatric treatment; Multidisciplinary therapeutic support, rehabilitation and treatment; Crisis prevention, intervention and management; Assistance coping with daily living; Support in employment/vocational and recreational activities; Advocacy; Health promotion and teaching; Facilitate referrals to other community resources and coordination of support.
A telephone crisis line providing Simcoe County and Muskoka residents with single point access to mental health related information and assistance in resolving crises and securing appropriate crisis intervention. The Crisis Line provides information, referrals, crisis intervention and pre- and post crisis support to persons who have experienced severe mental illness and/or psychosocial stressors. For this service, CMHA works in partnership with mental health programs in Alliston, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood and Muskoka, as well as with Kinark Child and Family Services. The Crisis program also provides a mobile support program that will support individuals in the community to provide an assessment and brief ongoing support and referral.for the Barrie area. Brief stay crisis beds are also avialabe following a crisis assessment to determine the best service for the client.
Providing an alternative to emergency room visits, the Mobile Crisis Team will be available to travel to the person in need of non-medical crisis intervention and residing in the city of Barrie.
Ages: 4 year(s) and up with a serious mental illness or psychosocial crisis; in need of non-medical crisis intervention
Mon-Sun 11am-11pm
CMHA Simcoe County has a residential program, which has capacity for up to 5 clients who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial related crisis. The CMHA service and general philosophy is client-driven, providing a non-medical service which allows for flexible care provision and promotion of collaborative crisis planning, for approximately 3 days duration.
For adults (age 16+) who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial related crisis. Individuals must be medically stable and not intoxicated.
RSVP Clubhouse, a program of CMHA Simcoe County, provides recreational, social, vocational and peer support to members. Individuals have the opportunity to build relationships, learn and relearn life skills, learn work related skills and to participate in social and recreational activities geared to their needs. The Clubhouse is a member-driven program. It has approximately 82 members.
Mondays 11-3
Tuesdays 9:30-6:30
Thursdays 9:30-6:30
Fridays 11-3
Recruit, train and place volunteers within all programs of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County and coordinates Branch fundraising.
CMHA Simcoe County runs various programs to treat youth with mental illness and/or addiction.
Programs include:
*Individual counselling/treatment
*Case management
*Group therapy treating a wide variety of issues including self-esteem, emotions management, substance use, and ending self-abuse.
