Searching for Community Mental Health Centres

Community based mental promotion and education services for individuals and families facing mental illness and developmental challenges. Services include:

• outreach / case management
• specialized psychiatric and mental health assessments and treatment for adults and seniors
• Intensive Geriatric Service Workers (IGSW) - work with frail seniors after release from hospital or who display a complex number of needs
• programs for school-aged children and teens
• specialized programs for eating disorders and 1st Episode Psychosis
• family support options for families caring for children with developmental or physical disabilities - can help families apply for funding to receive one-to-one support; respite services; access to Supporting Kids in Camp program
• infant and pre-school support services - pre-school assessment consultation for child care providers and families of children 2-6 years of age
• court support worker - support to individuals with mental health issues who find themselves in conflict with the law
• employment services and support
• 1st Step Program - Early Psychosis Treatment Team - Interdisciplinary team provides support to individuals in the early stages of psychosis and their families; initial assessment includes medical screening, medical history and psychiatric interviews; treatment may include counselling, medication, individual and group treatment, family education and finding supports for day-to-day living

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, including co-occurring illnesses, mood and anxiety disorders (depression, stress, anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and dementias in older adults, and persistent mental illness.

Programs and services include Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Crisis, Community Outreach and Support Program, Community Addiction Services (outpatient), Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), programs for uniformed professionals and health care professionals.

Additional services: organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work, and family support services customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations.

Program offers adult psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation supports

• individually-developed service plans based on client need and comprehensive assessments
• clients are assigned a primary worker

Services include an intensive case management model for adults who have complex and intensive crisis, treatment and support needs

• crisis supports are in collaboration with addiction, mental health and crisis services - Here 24/7
• clients actively in long-term services would not be arbitrarily discharged at age 65 but may benefit from a continuity of support with new linkages related to supports and services for seniors; clients agree to participate in services, as this program is voluntary

Interim mental health and addiction support for people transitioning into the community after inpatient psychiatric care or following a recent mental health crisis.

Services may include:

• phone support
• individual multidisciplinary team assessment
• consultations and contacts
• group education and individual support sessions
• support for medication management
• peer supports

Service model supports persons with complex mental health and addiction concerns and integrates medical and recovery approaches to support individual, personal wellness goals.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, including co-occurring illnesses, mood and anxiety disorders (depression, stress, anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and dementias in older adults, and persistent mental illness.

Programs and services include Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Crisis, Community Outreach and Support Program, Community Addiction Services (outpatient), Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), programs for uniformed professionals and health care professionals.

Additional services: organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work, and family support services customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, including co-occurring illnesses, mood and anxiety disorders (depression, stress, anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and dementias in older adults, and persistent mental illness.

Programs and services include Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Crisis, Community Outreach and Support Program, Community Addiction Services (outpatient), Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), programs for uniformed professionals and health care professionals.

Additional services: organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work, and family support services customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, including co-occurring illnesses, mood and anxiety disorders (depression, stress, anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and dementias in older adults, and persistent mental illness.

Programs and services include Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Crisis, Community Outreach and Support Program, Community Addiction Services (outpatient), Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), programs for uniformed professionals and health care professionals.

Additional services: organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work, and family support services customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations.

Thresholds offers a range of mental health and addiction services, including supportive housing, crisis respite, individualized support programs, and more. We currently assist more than 1,100 individuals in the communities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph.

Residential program - are available for adults experiencing serious and persistent mental health concerns. Housing options include congregate living with seven (7) other individuals and smaller shared living homes, Individuals receive ongoing support services that range from 24/7 on-site support to monthly contact.

Crisis Respite program - offers short-term stays, at no cost, in a residential setting to individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health and/or psychosocial crisis. There are six crisis beds available at the Kitchener location and 2 beds available in Guelph. Stays are typically a maximum of 5 days. Individuals are assessed through a telephone screening prior to admission.

Supportive Housing - Thresholds provides subsidized housing in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington, through agency-owned properties and partnerships with private and non-profit sector landlords.

Provides assessment and counseling to persons 18 years of age and younger with psychiatric and emotional difficulties, and their families * counselling may be provided on an in individual, family or group basis

Assessment and treatment for people over 65 years of age who have a deteriorating complex health condition that includes mental, physical and/or behavioural difficulties. Services are primarily provided through home visits and visits to long-term care facilities.

These services are offered to people 18 years of age and older who have mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders, including those who have a serious and persistent mental illness. People accessing these service(s) may receive assessment, short term case management, group programs and recreation and leisure therapy

Provides comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation/treatment and supportive counselling to clients with complex and/or serious and persistent mental health disorders, living in North Halton * interprofessional staff include psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, community support workers, child and youth counsellors, occupational therapists, teachers, peer support, etc * referrals are made by doctors through One-Link * services are also offered to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Services provided include:

• community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and case management for clients and their family members
• help with understanding and managing medication
• concurrent disorder treatment/groups (Health and Hope partner)
• linkages to other health services and community supports

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, including co-occurring illnesses, mood and anxiety disorders (depression, stress, anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and dementias in older adults, and persistent mental illness.

Programs and services include Assessment and Stabilization Unit, Crisis, Community Outreach and Support Program, Community Addiction Services (outpatient), Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), programs for uniformed professionals and health care professionals.

Additional services: organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work, and family support services customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations.

Community based mental health services supporting people of all ages. Services include:

• adult psychiatric and mental health assessments for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties; treatment options include brief individual and group therapies, education and support groups; prescribing and monitoring of medication
• seniors specialized psychiatric and mental health assessments and treatment
• support for families with children who are experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or eating disorders
• Preschool Assessment Consultation Services
• Developmental services include Infant and Pre-School Support Services; Special Needs Child Care; Family Support Options, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services, and Behaviour Therapy

Provides comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation/treatment and supportive counselling to clients with complex and/or serious and persistent mental health disorders, living in North Halton * interprofessional staff include psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, community support workers, child and youth counsellors, occupational therapists, teachers, peer support, etc * referrals are made by doctors through One-Link * services are also offered to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Services provided include:

• community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and case management for clients and their family members
• help with understanding and managing medication
• concurrent disorder treatment/groups (Health and Hope partner)
• linkages to other health services and community supports

Offers various programs and peer support groups

Education and Training:

• courses: anger management (currently on hold) * applied suicide intervention skills training * Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) virtual courses
• workshops, displays and presentations on a variety of mental health issues
• community mental health promotion
• workplace mental health promotion

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST):

• provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern

Case Management:

• Transitional Case Management program: assists individuals who are experiencing significant mental health concerns by providing: service coordination, care planning, skill development and supportive counselling to support recovery. People are supported with their goals in areas such as life skills, housing, employment and managing symptoms
• Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
• Justice services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
• Court support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
• Release from custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner

Call-In Counselling:

• single session counselling available over the phone, video platform and in-person (select days) * call 289-291-5396 to schedule an appointment

Psychotherapy:

• CMHA Halton provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program

Groups and Workshops:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-based skills groups and workshops: develop skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
• AFFIRM: group focused on developing new skills, meeting new people, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression for LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults
• Structured Relapse Prevention: for clients with moderate to severe substance use concerns looking to work towards changing alcohol/drug use, and learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situationsCommunity

Concurrent Disorders Program:

• integrated care-team support for individuals living with serious mental illness and addiction issues * increasing coping skills * goal setting * planning * supportive listening * education * advocacy * increasing quality of life including personal and social functioning * accessing community resources
• psychotherapy
• care team also includes a registered nurse

Peer Support Program

• virtual peer support groups * weekly drop-in groups * email [email protected] for information

Provides comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation/treatment and supportive counselling to clients with complex and/or serious and persistent mental health disorders, living in North Halton * interprofessional staff include psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, community support workers, child and youth counsellors, occupational therapists, teachers, peer support, etc * referrals are made by doctors through One-Link * services are also offered to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Services provided include:

• community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counselling and case management for clients and their family members
• help with understanding and managing medications
• concurrent disorder treatment/groups (Health and Hope partner)
• linkages to other health services and community supports

The only specialized children's mental health program for Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth and families and children of Deaf adults in the province of Ontario

Provides individualized services which may include:

• individual therapy
• family therapy
• group therapy
• art therapy
• parent/sibling support
• case management
• advocacy
• training and education
• consultation with other agencies providing service to Deaf clients
• early intervention program for parents of children from the age of o to 6 * contact Robert Haughton at [email protected]

Staff are trained professionals who can help with problems such as:

• school issues
• grief counselling
• relationship issues
• separation and divorce
• depression
• anxiety
• self-harm
• physical/sexual abuse
• family conflict
• family communication issues

A partnership between Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) and the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) * located on the campus of the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, L9T 2M5

A community outreach program, serving the residents of the Region of Halton

• also known as a "hospital without walls" it is organized as a mobile interdisciplinary team that provides clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness, in their homes and the community

Services include:

• symptom assessment and management
• administration and monitoring of medication
• activities of daily living
• social and leisure skills development
• supportive counselling
• consultation
• support to caregivers
• addiction counselling
• vocational support

Provides supportive housing and outreach case management services throughout Halton for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness

• services are based on a flexible, rehabilitative model of support and are tailored to meet the needs of the people

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

• for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, with priority given to people with schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders and with bipolar disorder
• for more information, see listing

Halton HOMES Program

• provides affordable housing and supports for adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Outreach case management/support service

• for clients 18 years of age or older with a diagnosed mental illness living in the community

Core supportive housing Program

• provides safe, secure, affordable, and decent accommodation in a variety of settings
• rent-geared-to-income housing

Justice Supportive Housing Program

• provides affordable accommodation and flexible supports for people with serious mental illness who have come into conflict with the criminal justice system

Volunteer Program

Provides long-term case management to enable individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses to attain self-sufficiency, stability and integration into the community * team of nurses and social workers provides long term slow paced rehabilitation * services are ongoing as long as client needs support * discharge occurs when the client moves outside Halton, refuses or no longer requires service or demonstrates ongoing violent or aggressive behaviour * partner of the Halton Homes Program, working in collaboration with Summit Housing & Outreach, Support & Housing Halton and Joseph Brant Hospital

Services include:

• psychiatric assessment and treatment
• medication and symptom management
• case management, group and individual counselling
• relapse prevention planning and strategies
• collaboration and referral to community partners
• family/caretaker education and support

Outpatient, community-based program for individuals 14-35 years old experiencing early stages of psychosis * clinical partnership between Halton Healthcare, Joseph Brant Hospital, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario * helps individuals achieve their goals at work, at school and within their social networks, thereby reducing the impact psychosis can have on one's life * team includes psychiatrists, nursing, social work, occupational therapists, peer support and addiction counsellors


Comprehensive clinical services include:

• psychiatric assessment and treatment
• medication and symptom management
• case management, group and individual counselling
• family education and support
• relapse prevention planning and strategies
• addictions counselling
• peer support
• community program referral and illness management instruction after discharge
• assistance with education, work, and housing

Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit (CAPIS) also provides short-term stabilization for children and youth, up to the age of 17 years, who require intensive support to facilitate their transition from inpatient care to outpatient care * access to the CAPIS Day Hospital is based upon the assessment by the CAPIS inpatient team

Inpatient services include:

• inter-professional assessments including psychiatric, medical, behavioural, educational, social and family
• optimal stabilization, treatment and recovery in a safe environment
• group programming, life skills training, and behavioural therapy
• academic programming in partnership with the Halton District School Board
• discharge planning for ongoing treatment and transition back to the community

Outpatient services:

• offers outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents up to the age of 17 experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues
• to access outpatient care, contact one-Link, 905-338-4123 or 1-844-216-7411

Services include:

• Day treatment program
• Eating disorders
• Psychiatric consultation
• Child and adolescent clinic
• Navigation support

Provides short term support and case management to children, youth and their families as they navigate through the mental health system and transition to longer term services

Services include:

• community case management
• collaboration and referral to community partners (connecting children, youth and their families to the most appropriate service provider, liaising with other parts of the health care system, accompanying clients to their appointments with psychiatrists and mental health workers, etc)
• crisis intervention and outreach
• in-school support to children and their teachers

Provides a Full-Continuum Model of Care, planned and designed according to needs of the patients

• provides early detection and early intervention
• removes barriers and the unnecessary challenges for patients and families trying to navigate a complex system

Adult Mental Health Programs & Services:

• General Psychiatrist Consultation Clinic
• Short-term treatment
• Intensive Case Management
• Medication Clinic

Youth & Adolescent Mental Health Programs & Services

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) Program
• Youth Early Intervention (YEI) Program

Innovative Programs and Services

• Prioritizing Health Through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST)
• Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)