Durham Mental Health Services - Community Supports Programs

Application

Waiting Period - Fluctuates * Intake through Central Connect at 905-440-7534 or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363; fax 905-440-7560 or email CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Client, 16 years and older, with a serious and/or long-standing mental health problem.

Fees

None

Executives

Sheila Gallagher - Director, Community Mental Health and Addictions
905-576-8711 ext 39222 * sgallagher@lh.ca

Contacts

Nicole Tracy - Program Manager, Case Managers
905-576-8711 ext 39228 * npilon@lh.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Durham Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Main floor is accessible; basement boardroom and upstairs offices not accessible

Description of Services:

Providing mental health services in the community or in the client's home.

Case management program to assist individuals needing assistance meeting basic needs such as: housing, education, employment, emotional support and crisis management. Also provides support services to the following specialized populations:

Dual Diagnosis – individuals with a developmental disability and mental health problems.
Indigenous Support
High Support Homelessness Rent Supplement Program
Forensic Transitional Case Management – Forensic Services (in partnership with Ontario Shores for Mental Health Sciences) – assists forensic inpatient clients to make a successful transition from a secure forensic hospital bed to the community.
Seniors Mental Health Support – offering community support services to seniors experiencing mental health problems.