Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound, Bracebridge Office, General Services

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound

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Record #: MUS0234

Last Modified: 18 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 02 Jun 2021

Description (Service)

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 services - 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. Collaborates 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 (see separate record).
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 Program - a 12 week court ordered education group involving domestic violence (see separate record).

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Crisis service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District
Eligibility	18 years and older
Application	Call first to arrange intake interview. Individuals in crisis are seen as soon as possible.
Languages	English; French - Website, Programs
Fees	None

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 Canada P1L 1S3 View Google Map
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

Office Phone	705-645-2262 ; 1-800-563-1990, Adult Protective Services
Toll Free Phone	1-800-245-5036
Crisis Phone	1-888-893-8333
Fax	705-645-7473
Website	mps.cmha.ca
Primary Contact	Michael Varieur, Director of Clinical Services and Operations (Muskoka); Phone: 705-645-2262; Email: mvarieur@cmhamps.ca
Mailing Address	Shier Building; 173 Manitoba St Ste 202 Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1S3