CMHA Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services, Virtual (phone/Zoom), Crossing Bridges

CMHA Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services

Site: Virtual (phone/Zoom)

Service: Crossing Bridges

Record #: PER1935

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Crossing Bridges is a confidential, virtual safe space for young people aged 12-24 to:

Connect virtually with an Addictions Counsellor (via phone or Zoom with camera on or off)
Get information about substance use and behavioural addiction
Find substance use and addiction services and supports

Crossing Bridges provides support with both substance use addiction and behavioural addiction (e.g. gambling, gaming, sex, Internet or social media use, etc.). Counselling for young people aged 12-24 can address concerns about their substance use/addiction or the substance use/addiction of a loved one.

Crossing Bridges also provides one-time, 30 minute counselling session to parents/caregivers concerned about the addiction or substance use of a youth in their lives.

All services offered through Crossing Bridges, including addictions counselling, are free.

Visit crossingbridges.ca HERE and click "Resources" to view information about addiction, substance use and mental health. For parent and caregiver focused information, click "For Parents/Adults". To book a counselling appointment, click "Virtual Counselling" in the upper right-hand corner of the website, scroll down and click "sign up", then choose a date on the calendar and follow the prompts.

Crossing Bridges is a self-referral service, although community partners are welcome to reach out with questions/concerns.

Service Details

Hours	Vary
Areas Served	Huron County ; Perth County
Eligibility	Ages: 12 year(s) - 24 year(s) Age Requirements: 12 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Application	Self-referral.
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	Virtual (phone/Zoom)
Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	Stratford Canada N5A 7K4
Intersection	Ontario St. and Water St.
Physical Access	Not applicable - virtual service

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-271-6819
Toll Free Phone	1-888-261-9350
Crisis Phone	1-888-829-7484, Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team
Fax	519-271-2746
E-Mail	support@crossingbridges.ca
Website	https://crossingbridges.ca/
Primary Contact	Victoria McBeath, Virtual Youth Addiction Counsellor, Crossing Bridges; Phone: 519-271-6819 Ext 348; 519-567-7349; Email: victoria.mcbeath@cmhahuronperth.com
Alternate Contact	Madison Amaral, Virtual Youth Addiction Counsellor, Crossing Bridges; Phone: 519-271-6819 Ext 234; 226-921-6377; Email: madison.amaral@cmhahuronperth.com
Mailing Address	10 Downie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 7K4