Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound
Site: Bracebridge Office
Record #:
MUS0234
Last Modified:
08 Mar 2022
Last Full Update:
02 Jun 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Due to COVID-19 precautions, please call 705-645-2262 to schedule an appointment. COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333 Provides mental health crisis intervention, treatment, and community support (case management) services * assessment and referral * counselling/psychotherapy * psychiatric consultation * intensive case management for individuals with serious mental illness * group services in some cases Core Services include: Crisis/Intake support service - single point of entry for all services of the Core Program * screening and review of all referrals * 24 hour telephone Crisis support service * community crisis support * post crisis follow-up * 24 hour consultations to hospitals COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) - a multidisciplinary, mobile, outreach team providing individualized treatment for a persistent and serious mental illness, including: housing * medication * rehabilitation * employment and financial services Court Diversion and Support - redirection from criminal justice system for minor offenses * the person agrees to an individualized support/treatment program in the community Supportive Housing Service - rent supplements to clients who have experienced serious mental illness, are homeless or at risk of being homeless and receiving ongoing service from the Agency Counselling Psychotherapy and Education Service - individual counselling (as resources allow) including assessment, treatment planning and case management * group counselling * community consultation and education of mental health issues Other programs include: Regional Seniors’ Mental Health Consultation Service - 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 * Collaborate with health care agencies and caregivers to provide advocacy for clients and their families Adult Protective Services (APS) - assist developmentally disabled adults to live independently in the community including locating and retaining accommodation * counselling for life skills, financial management and emotional issues * co-ordinating medical and dental appointments, etc * advocating for client rights * assisting clients with the judicial system Council of Consumer/Survivor and Family Initiatives - peer-guided community program for people who live with mental health issues Volunteer Program - volunteer opportunities to assist in services and enhancement of quality of life for people with a serious mental illness or developmental disability * Volunteer Coordinator can be reached at 705-645-2262 Partner Assault Response Programa 12 week court ordered education group involving domestic violence (see separate record) Developmental Disabilities Regional Outreach Program - psychiatric consultation and treatment for adults with developmental disabilities and serious mental health illness |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Crisis service: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up |
| Application | Call first to arrange intake interview * Individuals in crisis are seen as soon as possible |
| Languages | English ; French - Website, Programs |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Directly across the street and 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 |
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | Shier Building 173 Manitoba St, Ste 202 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1S3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Accessible 8:30 am-4:30 pm from front entrance on Manitoba St ; Accessible 8:30 am-4:30 pm from front entrance on Manitoba St |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-645-2262 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-245-5036 Adult Protective Services: 1-800-563-1990 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-888-893-8333 |
| Fax | 705-645-7473 |
| Website | www.cmhamps.ca |
| Primary Contact | Michael Varieur, Director of Clinical Services and Operations (Muskoka); Phone: 705-645-2262; Email: mvarieur@cmhamps.ca |
| Primary Executive | Diane Brown-Demarco, Executive Director; Phone: 705-645-2262; Email: dbrown-demarco@cmhamps.ca |