Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
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)
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
A community outreach program, serving residents of Halton
- also known as "Hospital without Walls" - brings mental health services to patients in the community on a long-term basis and with flexible levels of intensity
- a mobile interdisciplinary clinical team that provides round-the-clock clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness
- teams consist of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, case managers and peer support workers
- works with clients to support them in their journey to recovery and to integrate comprehensive services into their everyday lives
Services provided include:
- comprehensive case management with a rehabilitation focus
- crisis assessment and intervention
- symptom assessment and management
- administration and monitoring of medication
- activities of daily living
- social and leisure skills development
- supportive counselling
- education
- consultation
- support to caregivers
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton
- team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
- RN's work with paediatricians when caring for children
- a registered social worker is also available
- offers choice of care
- services can be provided with or without police involvement
Services include:
- acute care for an assault has occurred within the last 12 days including crisis intervention and emotional support, documentation of assault and injuries, safety planning, and referrals to community agencies for further support
- non-acute care for an assault has occurred more than 12 days ago
- follow-up care
- sexual assault
- domestic abuse
Provides online early-stage emotional support
- chat answered by trained volunteers
Provides support to clients and families living in the community or retirement homes
- provides a holistic assessment of the person and their responsive behaviours, focusing attention on discovering the causes and the care approach that addresses the reason for the behaviour
- develops a care plan collaboratively outlining strategies for care partners to manage the responsive behaviours
- connects older adults and their care partners with community supports and needed services
- supports clients and caregivers through education and advocacy
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
The Family Support program provides support, information, early intervention, and referral to other services for parents with youth ages 12 to 17 who are experiencing parenting challenges or parent/child conflicts. This is a strength-based, family-centered service offered in individual and group formats. This program is delivered on- and off-site throughout Hamilton, Burlington, and area.
Funded by the United Way of Halton & Hamilton.
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2Y3
Outreach workers connect clients experiencing chronic or episodic homelessness to immediate support, including shelter, food, and income support, and engage with those experiencing longer-term homelessness, providing assistance to rapid re-housing and housing first support.
In partnership with the City of Hamilton Public Health Unit.
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2X2
Provides specialized healthcare for adolescents, women, transgender persons, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Reporting to the police is the decision of the survivor. Hospital staff will not report to the police without the permission of the survivor.
A crisis response program serving the needs of individuals in the community who are experiencing a crisis and need support but do not require a hospital stay, or are transitioning from psychiatric hospitalization back to the community. Offers short-term bed stay, in-person counselling, and telephone counselling. Collect calls are accepted.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1K1
A housing program supporting individuals experiencing episodic or chronic homelessness in acquiring and maintaining safe, affordable, and stable housing in Hamilton. Offers intensive case management, referrals, supports, and help obtaining government assistance.
Similar programs are offered in Halton and Brantford.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7
A police unit specifically mandated to monitor and assist with investigations involving hate crimes.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 3N3
The Salvation Army Crisis / Hope Line providing telephone and intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.
Hamilton, ON, L8V 5C2
Provides specialized healthcare for adolescents, women, transgender persons, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Reporting to the police is the decision of the survivor. Hospital staff will not report to the police without the permission of the survivor.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 4A6
Provides care by clinicians and psychiatrists who assess and treat patients with acute mental health problems who have presented to the emergency department. Works in partnership with other inpatient and outpatient mental health services to assist individuals in finding the right level of care.
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5
Provides consultations and assessments around issues of child maltreatment, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect. Services include forensic evaluations, historical and medical assessments, photo reviews, legal opinions, in-depth interviews, reporting, consultations to child protection agencies, police, courts, counselling, psycho-educational, and treatment for you and their families following maltreatment, and education and workshops regarding trauma, parenting, and intervention services.
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5
Providing, comprehensive and supportive care for children and adolescents who have experienced sexual assault. Follow-up medical care and counselling for children under the age of 13 is provided through the Child Advocacy and Assessment Program.
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
A regional enforcement unit, supervised by a Detective Sergeant, divided into three teams of specially trained investigators, two drug teams and one human trafficking team, who investigate all major drug and Human Trafficking matters in the Region of Halton
- teams work in conjunction with all three districts in the Halton Region
The unit is responsible for:
- human trafficking investigations (both domestic and international - including but not limited to the sex trade, forced labour or domestic servitude)
- prostitution investigation (including street prostitution, escort services and disorderly houses - common bawdy houses)
- adult entertainment premises investigations (including commercial massage parlours)
- gaming-related investigations
- liquor licence premises investigations
Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence, or threats of violence, to provide a sexual service or forced labour.
To provide confidential information or tips related to human trafficking contact:
- HRPS Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, 905-825-4747 ext 5331 or email [email protected]
For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact:
- 905-825-4747 ext. 5331, or email [email protected]
Hamilton, ON, L9C 7S7
An emergency 22-bed shelter for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family violence, abuse and/or human trafficking. Offers emergency shelter, a safe environment, meals, and access to support workers.
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Crisis Support Workers provide support and assistance to survivors of human trafficking. Services include:
- crisis intervention
- crisis housing
- basic needs
- emotional support
- advocacy & accompaniment
- safety planning and/or risk assessment
- supportive counselling
- practical assistance for transportation & service accessibility
- system navigation and housing supports
- life skills and mentorship
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Services include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- free individual counselling for ages 16 and up
- support services for friends and family members
- advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
Public Education
- customized public education workshops are available for elementary and high school students, community members and agencies in Halton
- for more information or to book a free presentation contact [email protected], or visit - savisofhalton.org/public-presentations
Anti-Human Trafficking Services
- Case Workers provide support and assistance to survivors
- for more information, see listing - OAK0170
Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking
- created to raise awareness about human trafficking in Halton and surrounding area
- for more information, see listing - OAK0047
Oakville, ON, L6M 0L8
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
Oakville, ON, L6M 0L8
Provides a comprehensive range of outpatient services to children, youth, adults, and seniors * services include psychiatric consultation and assessment, treatment, community outreach, day programming, bridging support, and community education workshops * referrals are screened and processed by one-Link
Outpatient services for adults:
- Community Support Team (provides long-term case management to enable individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses to attain self-sufficiency, stability and integration into the community)
- Community Treatment Order (CTO) (allows individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to receive treatment, support and supervision in their own community)
- Concurrent Disorders Program (offers help to individuals who have a concurrent addiction and mental health issue)
- Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) 1-877-825-9011
- Older Adult Mental Health Clinic (provides assessment, consultation, treatment and follow-up services to older persons with mental health issues, including behavioural and psychological complications associated with neurodegenerative diseases)
- Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program 905-681-8233
- Mental Health Day Program (six week intensive group program * focused on crisis management, symptom stabilization, education, group and individual counselling and the coordination of resources for follow-up after discharge)
- Medication Clinic (provides long-term medication management for adults diagnosed with serious and persistent psychiatric illnesses)
- Medication Review Clinic (provides short-term psychiatric assessment, treatment initiation and stabilization to individuals who are followed by family physicians in Halton)
- Outpatient Psychotherapy Services (individual and group therapy for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders)
- Phoenix Program, Early Intervention Service for Psychosis (clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario that provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis)
Outpatient and community services for children and adolescents
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Service (CAPIS) Day Hospital (provides assessment, stabilization, and treatment for children and youth, up to the age of 17 years, experiencing acute mental health symptoms)
- Child and Adolescent Clinic (outpatient services offering specialized programming for transitional aged youth, attention deficit disorders, and anxiety)
- Eating Disorders Clinic (provides multidisciplinary consultations, assessment and short-term treatment to meet the needs of adults, children, youth and their family members)
- Navigator Service (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)
- Phoenix Program, Early Intervention Service for Psychosis 905-845-2571 ext 4800
- Recovery Through Education for Adolescents and Children in Halton (REACH) (provides intensive mental health treatment and education services in a local community high school to prevent hospitalization or to support students as they transition from the inpatient unit into a community setting)
- Reach Out Centre for Kids (REACH): Assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families * mobile crisis line 905-878-9785
Services and Programs:
- Child and Adolescent Services
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.
Stratford, ON, N4Z 1G8
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