Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Mental Health Crisis Line

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Site: Telephone Service

Service: Mental Health Crisis Line

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Record #: BAR1547

Last Full Update: 13 Dec 2023

Contacts

Crisis Phone	705-728-5044, 1-888-893-8333 (TTY services available) Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Website	cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Twitter
Primary Contact	Kerry Dault, Program Manager Crisis Services; Phone: 705-728-5835; Email: kdault@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact	Lynne Cheliak, Director of Community and Mental Health and Addictions; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 436; Email: lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours

Description and Service

Former Name	Canadian Mental Health Association. Barrie-Simcoe Branch ; Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe County
Description (Service)	Crisis telephone line providing single-point access to crisis services for individuals in Simcoe County and surrounding areas Crisis line is available 24 hrs a day for individuals to speak with staff who are professionally trained in mental health and addictions Crisis workers provide: suicide intervention risk assessment information and referrals assistance in resolving crises and securing appropriate crisis intervention resource information pre-crisis support and coping strategies to those who have experienced significant mental health concerns and/or psychosocial stressors and will secure appropriate level of Crisis intervention ongoing For immediate mental health assistance, call: Mental Health Crisis Line (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333; if your call to the crisis line is answered by an automated service leave a message and a crisis counsellor will return your call promptly Telecare: 705-726-7922 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 to chat
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call
Languages	English; Interpretive Services - Interpreters can be made available if necessary
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Simcoe County
Description (Site)	Telephone Service
Address & Map	No physical location: Telephone Service Canada

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