Mission Services of London - Community Mental Health Programs

Application

Call or drop-in

Eligibility / Target Population

Participants identifying as men 16+ years, families, and those living with serious mental illness

Fees

No fees for most services

Executives

Lisa Misselbrook - Director of Addiction and Mental Health
lmisselbrook@missionservices.ca
Dominique Godoy - Program Supervisor
dgodoy@missionservices.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

London

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides support to individuals, and their family members, who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness or addiction, and who may also be experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless

Resource Centre The Resource Centre provides a multipurpose room with access to a telephone and computers, as well as vocational, social, leisure and educational programming * access to individual function assessments, addiction assessments and referrals to appropriate treatment centres * the program is open to both men and women * attendees not staying the Emergency Shelter are escorted to and from the program room * the program remains a drop-in space
Streetscape Provides crisis outreach services to community mental health program participants * dedicated team supports individuals who are in need of support * offer worker assigned support including court diversion program, housing advocacy and assistance with income services * team helps navigate and access other social services and food services agencies, and community resources
Transitional Case Managers (Outreach) Team of case managers providing transitional assistance and support to those who are leaving hospital and coping with mental illness * case managers maintain ongoing contact with clients after hospital discharge for up to nine weeks

Community Mental Health Programs