Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County - Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

Application

Referral via 911/emergency services

Eligibility / Target Population

Youth and adults with a serious mental illness or psychosocial crisis and in need of non-medical crisis intervention

Fees

Free

Contacts

Kerry Dault - Manager, Crisis Intervention and Community Response Program
705-728-5835 * kdault@cmhastarttalking.ca

Languages

English ; Interpretive Services

Language Notes

Interpreters can be made available if necessary

Area Served

Barrie

Description of Services

Mobile crisis team responds to 911 mental health calls for service through Barrie Police, South Simcoe Police and Orillia OPP * team consists of a Crisis Worker and a Police Officer

Services include:

crisis intervention
de-escalation
assessment
safety planning
referrals to ongoing support needs