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

Procédé et formulaires

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

Admissibilité / population desservie

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

Frais

None

Cadres supérieurs

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

Contacts

Kimberly Milani - Manager of Short Crisis Support

Langues

English

Zone(s) desservie(s)

Brampton and Mississauga

Accessibilité

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Description des 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