National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Collaborates as part of the regional specialized mental health service which works with the North Bay Regional Health Centre to enhance the quality of life of adults with dual diagnosis Offers support and education to an individual"s support networkProvides identified individuals with: a comprehensive psychiatric assessment connections to needed community services individual therapy and skill teaching (when community services are not available) monitoring of medical-therapeutic services (aimed to prevent re-hospitalization)

Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up Operates a 24-hour crisis hot line Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance Contacts police when deemed necessary Ensures individuals receive support and assistance to secure their safety Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and servicesMobile Crisis Response Assists in person with a serious mental illness in acute distress or situational crisis Meets at an alternate safe location that best meets the individuals needs Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsLOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.

Community Mental Health Centers

Enhances, maintains, and promotes the mental well being of individuals, families and communities Offers a variety of mental health programs and services Provides culturally appropriate services to francophone and Indigenous communities

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers immediate support to individuals experiencing a crisis. Services include assessments, intervention, advocacy, and referrals to community resources.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers immediate support to individuals experiencing a crisis. Services include assessments, intervention, advocacy, and referrals to community resources.

Youth Addictions

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham Branch, provides community based mental health programs for persons with emotional and mental problems who require support * educates the wider community regarding mental health issues   Supportive Services: Vocational Rehabilitative Services provide education, leadership and personal growth opportunites Small Business Initiatives provide paid work assessments and opportunities Housing and Case Management Services: assist clients in getting and keeping affordable housing in the Durham Region Education and Training Programs: Community Health Promotion and Public Relations-providing awareness, issues and ways to maintain mental well being New Horizons and Club Central: provides social and recreational activities to club members Assertive Community Treatment: an assertive multi-disciplinary approach 24 hours a day, seven days a week Community Treatment Order Service: sponsored by Lakeridge Health, this allows a person to receive care and treatment in his or her own community

Support Groups & In person crisis services & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides support to individuals and families affected by mental health issues and have identified the need for peer support from someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social servicesServices provided include: Peer and family peer support Educational sessions and training seminars Regional consumer and family conferences Eight-session Family Information Support Program Referral and advocacy servicesEducational training can include: Anti-Stigma Education Hearing Voices that are distressing Mental Health First Aid Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides support to individuals and families affected by mental health issues and have identified the need for peer support from someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social servicesServices provided include: Peer and family peer support Educational sessions and training seminars Regional consumer and family conferences Eight-session Family Information Support Program Referral and advocacy servicesEducational training can include: Anti-Stigma Education Hearing Voices that are distressing Mental Health First Aid Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

In person crisis services

Works in partnership with the mobilization officer of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and jointly with the Safe Bed Program Assists individuals who are in mental health and/or addiction crisisServices provided include the following: Crisis prevention, intervention and postvention Education and support to OPP officers and civilian staff Community outreach Follow-up, advocacy and referrals to other community services as needed

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides support to individuals and families affected by mental health issues and have identified the need for peer support from someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social servicesServices provided include: Peer and family peer support Educational sessions and training seminars Regional consumer and family conferences Eight-session Family Information Support Program Referral and advocacy servicesEducational training can include: Anti-Stigma Education Hearing Voices that are distressing Mental Health First Aid Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers general counselling and other community-based services. Provides individualized assessment and treatment planning; service navigation and coordination; system advocacy; personal advocacy; family support and education; skills groups, and replace prevention and crisis planning.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers virtual mental health services to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. Services include: telephone coaching and access to CBT-based materials, including videos, worksheets and workbooks, and information sheets. Services available via provincial and territorial Canadian Mental Health Association branches.

Support Groups

Facilitates peer supports including a recovery support plan or a recovery crisis plan, peer conversation, discussions of recovery values and principles and strengths and wellnessServices offered include: Advocacy in areas such as housing, income, and employment Educational seminars One-to-one peer support to meet with an individual who has lived experience with mental health/addictions issues Peer support groups LOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.

Support Groups

Facilitates peer supports including a recovery support plan or a recovery crisis plan, peer conversation, discussions of recovery values and principles and strengths and wellnessServices offered include: Advocacy in areas such as housing, income, and employment Educational seminars One-to-one peer support to meet with an individual who has lived experience with mental health/addictions issues Peer support groups LOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides supportive housing for individuals with problematic substance use issues based on the "Housing First Model" which does not require participation in addiction treatment or abstinence Offers case management for tenant and pays a rent subsidy directly to landlord Endeavors to increase the health and social outcomes for individuals with chronic substance use issuesLOCAL CMHA BRANCH SERVICES DURING COVID-19CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this timeService delivery may be provided: in person by phone or in the following virtual ways: PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platformPlease note: CMHA branch offerings are subject to change in response to the ongoing developments of COVID-19. The website below will reflect the most accurate and current information.Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website"s drop down list.