At CMHA, we promote the mental health of all, because we believe that there is no health without mental health, and we support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental health challenges.
Our mission is to work in collaboration with our clients and their families providing a comprehensive range of community-based mental health and primary care services and support that help people move forward. Our services promote and enhance the mental, emotional and physical well-being of our community.
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is a client-centered, recovery focused mental health service for people with serious and persistent mental health illnesses. ACTT services are delivered by multidisciplinary mental health staff who work as a team to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to clients in achieving their goals. ( continue reading… )
Addictions Services
We utilize a client centered approach that embraces a philosophy of harm reduction where people have the right to make their own choices while being treated with respect, compassion and dignity. (continue reading… )
Case Management
Case management is a goal oriented program open to individuals age 16 years and up who have been diagnosed with a, or have a diagnosable, serious mental illness as determined by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. (continue reading… )
Community Awareness Program
A variety of tailored workshops are available upon request. (continue reading)
Court Support
The Court Support program provides support to individuals living with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system and require supportive housing. We also work with individuals living with mental illness who have criminal charges pending. (continue reading… )
Crisis Services
CMHA Crisis Services offer individualized support to assist in the resolution of emotional or personal crisis. An interdisciplinary team of mental health and addiction professionals provide 24 hour services to those in crisis. Telephone, mobile and residential crisis services are available. (continue reading… )
Drop-in Services (On duty)
Assistance is provided to help individuals in finding community resources and for referrals in order to access these services and programs. (continue reading… )
Dual Diagnosis
Provides intensive case management support geared to meet the unique needs of the dual diagnosis clients. The emphasis is building strong partnership within the community to assist clients to discover their strengths, determine area of need and develop support plans. (continue reading… )
Family Health Team
Our Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists are qualified professionals who will work with you in a short-term, focused, and confidential manner to find solutions. The length and type of service provided will depend on the nature of the presenting issue. We may also refer you to, or work with, other community services. (continue reading… )
Family Mental Health Initiative
Family Mental Health Initiative (FMHI) of Simcoe County has been providing education and support to family members and friends of persons experiencing mental health difficulties in Simcoe County. We provide education through community presentations, psycho-educational programs and printed material. (continue reading… )
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
A Nurse Practitioner Clinic is available for individuals without a doctor or nurse practitioner (General Practitioner) in Simcoe County and who need assistance. (continue reading… )
Ontario Telemedicine (OTN)
CMHA has telemedicine video systems, available to provide patients with the care they need when and where they need it; at home, in their community or in hospital. Access to OTN is primarily initiated by the health care provider. (continue reading… )
RVSP Program (Clubhouse)
The RSVP (Recreation, Social, Vocational, Peer Support) Clubhouse offers individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues an opportunity to build relationships, learn and re-learn life skills in a supportive, welcoming and safe setting. (continue reading… )
Safe Beds
Safe Beds is a transitioan lhousing program, equipped with 3 beds. Clients are able to access this program for housing support, respite, and short-term mental health and addiction support. (continue reading… )
Youth Services
Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario has a mental health challenge. About 70% of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood or youth. That’s why early identification and intervention is so critical and can lead to improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life. (continue reading… )