Kinark Child and Family Services, Barrie - Simcoe St, Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services

Kinark Child and Family Services

Site: Barrie - Simcoe St

Service: Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services

Record #: BAR0252

Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Supports for children, youth, and families:

when a mental health crisis is identified and requires immediate support
when risk taking behaviour is identified and immediate support is required to safety plan (self-harm, suicide, aggression)
who need assistance with school issues or refusal to attend, addictions concerns, conflict, emotional dysregulation
when service navigation and linkage is needed
when immediate situational support is required
whenever a child or youth requires support or you're unsure how to help

Crisis workers will:

follow up within one hour of initial referral or next day in cases of afterhours referrals
conduct risk assessment and formulate safety plans during initial phone contact
support determination of continued level of risk for the child or youth, assist with coping plans and connection to appropriate resources
provide up to 6 sessions of brief therapy (based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as deemed appropriate by the Crisis Worker
provide parents with positive parenting support (Triple P)
provide information about children's mental health services, service navigation and linkages as required

Mental Health Crisis Line operates out of Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch and provides telephone crisis intervention 24 hours a day. Crisis Line provides the link to the Youth Crisis Response Worker.

Service Details

Hours	Mental Health Crisis Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Simcoe County ; Simcoe County - except in Bradford area. Service in this area is provided by York Support Services Network by calling 310 - Cope (2673), no area code required.
Eligibility	Child or Youth under the age of 18 experiencing a social emotional or behavioural crisis family members and concerned adults struggling to respond to the needs of a youth in their care community partners with concerns for a child or youth's mental health
Application	Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat, Sun 9am-5pm: Call 1-844-417-1945; after hours and stat holidays, leave a message - call will be prioritized next business day For immediate support after hours: Call CMHA Crisis Line 24 hours a day 705-725-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	34 Simcoe St Suite 301 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6T4
Intersection	Mary St and Simcoe St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	Administration: 705-726-8861, Barrie Office 1-800-230-8534
Toll Free Phone	1-844-417-1945, Child and Youth Crisis Services
Crisis Phone	705-728-5044, 1-888-893-8333 - CMHA Mental Health Crisis Line
Fax	705-726-9181
Website	www.kinark.on.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykinark
Primary Contact	Randii-Lynn Welsh, Clinical Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-8861 ext 6219; Email: randii-lynn.welsh@kinark.on.ca
Mailing Address	34 Simcoe St Suite 301 Barrie Canada L4N 6T4