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: 11 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 11 Aug 2020 |
| 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 8421x4800 |
| Toll Free Phone | Crisis: 1-888-829-7484 |
| Fax | 519-527-8420 |
| Website | www.hpha.ca/default.aspx?cid=114&lang=1 |
| Primary Contact | Geoff Reekie, Manager Outpatient Mental Health Services; Phone: 519-527-8421 ext 4819; Email: Geoffrey.reekie@hpha.ca |
| Mailing Address | Box 309 Seaforth Community Health Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 |