Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington
Centre for Mental Health
- Description
- Provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. Promotes the mental health of all people through research and information services, sponsored research projects, education, workshops, seminars, pamphlets, newsletters and resource services. Encourages public action and commitment to strengthening community mental health services, legislation and policies affecting services.
Information and Education: brochures and information sheets, workshops and educational events, leisure information, internet access, advocacy and skill development
Referral Services: provided by HERE 24 SEVEN 1-844-437-3247, for many services in the community from a centralized location ; one-to-one meeting where staff can suggest options related to mental health support services (including those provided by the Centres for Mental Health), mental health treatment services and other services available in the community
Support Services: coordinate support services for individuals (youth, adults, seniors and families) who struggle with a significant mental health issue so that they may live and fully participate in their community ; address and overcome barriers in housing, employment, education, leisure, relationships, financial stability and social pursuits; intensive support to short-term crisis support, to intermittent support, provided as needed
Bridging Employment Supports, Links To Work: helps persons with disabilities (ages 16-65) to obtain paid, competitive employment; call 1-866-387-6660 ext 4087 to make an appointment
Entrepreneurship Project: assists individuals who have been involved with the mental health system become self-employed or start their own business; referrals made through local CMHA Centres for Mental Health, other area agencies, or by self referral
Self Help Program: supportive environment for people with lived experience in mental health and addictions; mutual support, sharing of common issues and resources; one-on-one peer support and support group meetings designed to assist individuals in their own growth and development by sharing successes and developing strategies; self help resource centre; recovery planning groups (men's and women's groups); advocacy support, services of entrepreneurship facilitator
Self Help, Spark of Brilliance: community-based mental health initiative that promotes healing, recovery and discovery through the expressive arts; workshops open to people living with mental health issues and / or addictions and their supportive allies, including family members, friends and mental health workers - Eligibility
- Ages: 18 years and up
- Application Process
- Intake services provided through HERE 24/7, 1-844-437-3247 (1-844-HERE-247).
- Toll Free
- 1-844-264-2993 - Information not related to accessing services
- Office
- 519-763-4014
- Crisis
- 1-844-437-3247 - 1-844-HERE 247
- Fax
- 519-836-6237
- TTY
- 1-877-688-5501
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 147 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Completed applications required.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- February 14, 2024
- Address
- 147 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Woolwich St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm.
Program, Service hours vary, call for information. - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
