Application
Referrals accepted from: hospital emergency departments, community organizations, physicians, criminal justice system, self, family and friends.
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Clients with Legal Issues Only ; Concurrent Disorders Only
Languages
English ; French
Area(s) Served
Counties: Nipissing District
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Supportive beds are intended to prevent those experiencing a mental health and/or substance use-related crisis from unnecessary involvement with the criminal justice system and/or hospitalization.
Staff can provide mental health assessments, short-term support, advocacy, referrals to community services, and education.
Inclusionary Criteria: Voluntarily participation; not suited for hospitalization, arrest and/or detention; low risk of harm to self/others; not impaired by substances; independent for activity of daily living and mobility
