- Description
Emergency crisis line and response team to assist individuals who have serious mental health issues and who are in crisis. Also supports caregivers in the management of acute mental health concerns and crisis.
Intake can be initiated by individuals directly or through their family members and caregivers. Referrals are accepted from community agencies and professionals.
If anyone is at immediate risk of serious harm, CALL 911 instead. This includes medical distress or injuries, violence/use of weapons, or any immediate threat to someone's physical safety.
- Eligibility
- Open to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Application Process
- Call the crisis line to self-refer, 24 hours a day seven days a week. Agencies can refer by obtaining crisis alert forms to submit by fax (acquire from office, keep on hand) or calling the business line.
- Toll Free
- 1-844-972-8338
- Crisis
- 905-972-8338
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- c/o St Joseph's Healthcare; 50 Charlton Ave E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 4A6
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Interpretive Services - Interpretation is not available for phone calls. Available for pre-arranged in-person meetings.
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- None.
- Accessibility
- Not Applicable - Initial engagement is phone-based; service is provided at clients home or in a community setting of client's choice
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- March 11, 2024
- Location
- Hamilton
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
