24-hour
service for those living in or receiving services in Oxford County * staff
members respond by phone and/or mobile to individuals experiencing a sudden or
unexpected event that places them in distress * referrals are provided to
appropriate agencies * follow up services also provided to ensure community
support services are in place
Reasons for reaching out include:
- crisis intervention
- emotional trauma, distress, or relapse
- thoughts of suicide of harming yourself or others
- access to community supports and addictions treatment
- substance use, gaming, internet disorder and problem gambling
- general information about mental health and addictions
Note: Children and Youth - can be accessed by child and youth after regular business hours (including weekends) * during business hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness can be contacted at 519-539-0463 or 1-877-539-0463 for urgent or crisis assistance