Record #: SIM4064
Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2024

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * closed from 12 noon-1 pm daily

Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford
Eligibility Ages 16 years and older
Application

Call. No referral is required for most programs

Court Support Program - referrals can be made by family or friends, Crown Attorney, Police, Duty or Defence Counsel, community agencies or as a self-referral

Languages English ; Interpretive Services - An interpreter will be provided to clients whose first language is not English as needed
Fees None - except for rent and special activities

Address and Location

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
Chelsea Place; 44 King St
Suite 203
Brantford, ON
Canada N3T 3C7
Intersection King St and Darling St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Organization promotes community-based services responsible to the needs of those with mental health concerns, their family members, and the general community

Services offered include:

  • Alternative Activity Centre
  • Brant Safe Beds Program - for individuals who are 16 years of age and older, with a mental disorder (no diagnosis required), who are in crisis that has police involvement, are able to be safely supported in the community, are not at risk of harm to selves or others and are not suitable for hospitalization and criminal detention
  • Community Support Case Management Program - provides intensive case management supports to people with serious and persistent mental illness
  • Specialty Case Management - including concurrent disorders (mental health and addictions), complex needs (dual diagnosis / acquired brain injury), urgent needs (needing immediate, non-crisis supports), and Transition (referrals/transition from hospital)
  • Court Support Case Management & Diversion Program - assist individuals with a mental health issue who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Provided in partnership with the office of the Crown Attorney and provide assistance with mental health court diversion, community-based case management, as well as consultation and information
  • Family Support
  • Families Caring, Families Sharing support group
  • Mental Health Promotion & Education Program
  • Peer Support
  • Supported Housing - affordable housing to low-income individuals. Monthly rent is geared to the tenant's income. Transitional beds available to allow residents temporary housing while they proceed on a gradual transition to independent living. There is a waiting list for housing
  • Survivors of Suicide Loss Bereavement support group
  • Vocational Support Services

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-752-2998
Toll Free Phone 1-888-750-7778
Crisis Phone 519-759-7188 or 1-866-811-7188, Brant Integrated Mental Health Line
Fax 519-752-2717
E-Mail reception@cmhabhn.ca
Website https://bhn.cmha.ca/
Social Media Facebook Twitter
Primary Contact Lill Petrella, Team Lead, Mental Health Promotion & Education; Phone: 519-752-2998 ext 112; Email: lill@cmhabhn.ca
Primary Executive Lynn Hinds, Executive Director