Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) - Short Stay Crisis Support Program (SSCS)

Application

Contact intake at 416-553-1288 for more information. After hours call the programs directly to initiate a referral. Referrals are accepted only when there is a bed available, and there is no waitlist

Eligibility / Target Population

To receive services, the individual must: *Be 16+ years old with diagnosed or apparent mental health symptoms *Be experiencing a crisis that escalates their symptoms of mental illness *justice-involved (in the past 2 years) or have the potential for justice involvement *Be residing or receiving services in Peel Region *NOT be an immediate risk to self or others

Fees

None

Executives

Susan Doyle - Chief Executive Officer
Shannan Smyth - Senior Manager, Congregate and Emergency Housing

Contacts

Kimberly Milani - Manager of Short Crisis Support

Languages

English

Area Served

Brampton and Mississauga

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

crisis support services for people living with mental health concerns who are experiencing a crisis, including individuals who may also be justice-involved. There are two program locations: one in Brampton (currently under renovation) and one in south Mississauga. The Brampton site includes 10 beds (4 direct-referral from Peel Regional Police, 5 justice-involved, and 1 generic). The Mississauga site includes 14 beds (6 direct-referral from Peel Regional Police, 7 justice-involved, and 1 generic)

The program focuses on crisis de-escalation and offers temporary residence and support for up to 14 days

Services include:

24/7 person-centered support
crisis intervention and specialized short-term case management
short-term care planning, discharge planning, and connection to community supports
clinical assessments and interventions
additional services that promote wellness, stabilization, and community reintegration