Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Site: SGH - Special Services Unit - Stratford
Service: Mental Health Services - Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER0038 | Last Modified: 10 Aug 2021 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | 24 hour helpline and crisis line, counselling service for individuals in acute emotional distress and/or with mental illness, face-to-face support and assessment 7 days a week in the local community serving 8 hospital ER departments. Crisis staff will provide onsite assessment in the individual's home in the company of local police service. Will assist individuals to find the appropriate addictions or mental health service Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location. Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | **Note: This is NOT an emergency shelter BUT staff will attempt to help those seeking shelter after hours |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hrs telephone support, mobile services and face to face assessments are available |
| Areas Served | Huron County ; Perth County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Stratford |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | Stratford General Hospital - Special Services Unit 90 John St S Stratford, ON N5A 2Y8 View MapQuest Map |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Admin: 1-866-527-8421 Ext 4800 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-527-8421 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-888-829-7484 |
| Fax | 519-527-8420 |
| Website | https://www.hpha.ca/mentalhealth |
| Primary Contact | Lynsy Church, Manager Outpatient Mental Health Services; Phone: 519-527-8421 ext 4819; Email: lynsy.church@hpha.ca |
| Mailing Address | Box 309 Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 |