Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound
Site: Huntsville Office
Record #:
MUS0398
Last Modified:
08 Mar 2022
Last Full Update:
02 Jun 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response 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 The Greenhouse Drop In Centre is temporarily closed until further notice. If you are in crisis, call 1-888-893-8333 Regular 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 and addiction services. 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) – assists 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. Advocating for client rights. Assisting clients with the judicial system. Council of Consumer/Survivor and Family Initiatives – Drop-in centre, The Greenhouse – Tue, Fri 1 pm-4 pm peer-guided community program for people who live with mental health issues as consumers/survivors and /or family members. Peer support, skill and personal development, outings and cooking. 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 group for men who have been abusive, including anger management and conflict resolution. 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 The Greenhouse Drop In Centre Tue, Fri 1 pm-4 pm (temporarily closed due to COVID-19) |
| Areas Served | Huntsville - and area |
| 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 |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Huntsville |
| Address & Map | 8 Crescent Rd, Unit B3 Huntsville, ON P1H 0B3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-789-8891 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-245-5036 Adult Protective Services: 1-800-563-1990 Consumer Survivor Drop In Centres: 1-866-829-7050 Ext 228 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-888-893-8333 |
| Fax | 705-789-3002 |
| 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 |