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Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service Bracebridge Office
Share: [  Suggest an Update |  Français ] Record #: MUS0234 Last Modified: 27 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address	Shier Building 173 Manitoba St, Suite 202 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1S3   View Google Map
Location	Bracebridge
Address Notes	Directly across the street and the parking lot from the Bracebridge arena - can enter Shier building through the back door off the parking lot or the front door on Manitoba St
Office Phone	705-645-2262 * Adult Protective Services 705-645-6771
Toll Free Phone	1-800-245-5036 * Adult Protective Services 1-800-563-1990
Crisis Phone	1-800-461-5424
After Hours Phone	Answering machine refers callers to the 1-800 crisis line
Fax	705-645-7473
E-Mail	mpscmhs@muskoka.com
Website	www.mpscmhs.on.ca
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Charlane Cluett, Operations Manager for Muskoka
Alternate Contact	Val Douglas, Area Manager
Volunteer Coordinator	John Frederick, Administration Manager
Primary Executive	W.P. Davies, Executive Director
Alternate Executive	Charlane Cluett, Operations Manager for Muskoka
Description & Services
Description	Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health provides mental health crisis intervention, treatment, and community support (case management) services * callers first talk to a staff member on the phone, and if appropriate come in for an intake interview * individuals in crisis are seen as soon as possible, and an after-hours phone service is staffed by qualified clinicians * treatment services include assessment and referral * counselling/psychotherapy * psychiatric consultation * and intensive case management for individuals with serious mental illness * some services are held in a group    Core Services include:    Crisis/Intake Support Service Intake Service provides single point of entry for all services of the Core Program * screening and review of all referrals are completed and reviewed by the Crisis/Intake team * Crisis Support Service provides 24 hour a day telephone support service * crisis support in the community * post crisis follow-up * 24 hour a day consultations to hospitals    COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) a multidisciplinary, mobile, outreach team that provides comprehensive individualized treatment, housing, medication, rehabilitation, employment and financial services, for people experiencing a persistent and serious mental illness    Court Diversion and Support allows a person who is accused of a minor criminal offense the opportunity to be directed away from the criminal justice system * the person agrees to an individualized support/treatment program in the community * the goal is to minimize future involvement with the criminal justice system    Supportive Housing Service provides units or rent supplements to clients who have experienced serious mental illness, and are homeless or are at risk of homelessness, and are receiving ongoing service from the Agency * support is provided by mental health workers and assistance is given with required referrals    Counselling Psychotherapy and Education Service provides individual counselling (as resources allow) including assessment, treatment planning and case management * group counselling * community consultation – providing consultation to other organizations on issues related to mental illness * community education to increase awareness of mental health issues    Other programs include:    Regional Seniors’ Mental Health Consultation Service provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment recommendations and limited follow-up and/or referral on an outreach basis for people with age-related mental health problems * Collaboration with health care agencies and caregivers in order to provide advocacy for clients and their families to ensure that the mental health needs of seniors are met    Adult Protective Services (APS) provides help for developmentally disabled adults to live independently in the community including assisting clients in locating and retaining accommodation * providing counselling for life skills, financial management and emotional issues * assisting clients in co-ordinating medical and dental appointments, etc * advocating to ensure rights of clients are not compromised * assisting clients with the judicial system    Council of Consumer/Survivor and Family Initiatives offers a peer-driven, peer-guided community program providing peer knowledge and support to people wo live with mental health issues both as consumer/Survivors and as family members    Volunteer Program provides opportunities for volunteers that will assist in the delivery of service and enhance the quality of life for people who live with a serious mental illness or developmental disability * Volunteer Coordinator can be reached at 705-645-2262    Partner Assault Response Program provides a group for men who have been abusive, including physical assault, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, or any threatening or intimidating controlling behaviours * the group covers a variety of subjects including anger management and conflict resolution    Developmental Disabilities Regional Outreach Program provides psychiatric consultation and treatment for adults with developmental disabilities and serious mental health illness
Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Crisis service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	Year round
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District
Fees	None
Languages	English
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Established	1994
Elections	June
Subjects
Subjects	Alcoholism ; Assaulted men ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crisis intervention ; Drug addiction ; Family violence ; Government ; Housing ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Sexual assault
Local Subjects	VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Service Categories	Adult Protective Services ; Community Mental Health Agencies ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ Court Ordered Individuals ; Drug Abuse Counselling ; Mental Health Hotlines ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Adults