Canadian Mental Health Association

Site: Halton Region Branch Head Office - Oakville

Service: Mental Health Services

Record #: MHH0507
Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-693-4270
Toll Free Phone 1-877-693-4270
TTY Phone 1-844-646-1700
Crisis Phone COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): 1-877-825-9011
Fax 289-291-4420
E-Mail info@cmhahrb.ca
Website www.halton.cmha.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Community mental heatlh agency * Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Rashaad Vahed, Chief Executive Officer; Email: rvahed@cmhahrb.ca
Funding HCCSS MH ; United Way Halton & Hamilton ; Halton Region ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs and services include:

Case Management

  • helps people manage symptoms in positive ways, get the right care, find a place to live, make healthy choices, and connect to others who can help

Information and Referral

  • provides information on mental health, addictions, and services to promote improved health and well-being
  • provides current and comprehensive information for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concerns as well as family members, friends, physicians, health care workers, or service providers

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

  • provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern

Education and Training

  • offer a range of workshops, courses, training, groups, and services to promote positive health and create a supportive community

Call-In Counselling

  • Single session counselling available over the phone, video platform and in-person (select days)
  • call 289-291-5396 to schedule an appointment

Groups and Workshops

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-based skills groups and workshops: Develop skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
  • AFFIRM: Group focused on developing new skills, meeting new people, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression for LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults
  • Structured Relapse Prevention: For clients with moderate to severe substance use concerns looking to work towards changing alcohol/drug use, and learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situations

Transitional Case Management Program

  • Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
  • Justice Services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
  • Court Support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
  • Release from Custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner

Peer Support Program

Services and Programs:

  • Education and Training
  • Mobile Outreach Team - COAST - Crisis Outreach and Support Team
Hours

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Areas Served Burlington ; Halton Hills ; Milton ; Oakville
Boundaries Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville
Eligibility 16 years and older for walk-in counselling
Application

Call for information

Languages English
Fees some fees for educational services

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (Morrison)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
1540 Cornwall Rd, Unit 102
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5
Intersection Maple Grove Dr and Cornwall Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading Community Mental Health ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text ; Justice / Mental Health Programs ; Support Groups
Service Categories Community Mental Health Agencies ; Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education ; General Counselling Services ; General Mental Health Information/Education ; Jail Diversion Programs for Mentally Ill Offenders ; Mental Health Associations ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Addictions/Dependencies Issues ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Mental Health Issues ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Addictions/Dependencies Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Mental Health Issues

Copyright

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