Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Mental Health and Addiction

Application

Referral - physician, Mental Health Crisis Line * in the emergency department this service is accessed through the triage nurse

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

No restrictions

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Contacts

Carrie Stoner - Manager, Integrated Crisis Services

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Parry Sound, Muskoka, and Simcoe

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Community-based telephone service * immediate assistance to people experiencing emotional distress due to mental health concerns * aims to defuse the crisis, ensure the person's safety, and assist the person with taking steps to resolve the problem

Services available:

mental health evaluation
risk assessment
clinical impressions
referral to resources within community
short term follow up

Mental Health and Addiction - Crisis Intervention Services