Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara Branch

Safe Bed Program

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Description
A voluntary non-medical facility. Provides crisis counselling and a safe, therapeutic environment for men and women to stay throughout a mental health crisis as an alternative to hospitalization. Average length of stay is three to five days. Seven beds are available.

Workers are available to:
  • discuss crisis situation
  • identify both current strengths and any challenges to overcome
  • assist with short-term goal setting while developing new planning and coping skills
  • support in regaining confidence and independence
  • provide information and referrals as required
Eligibility
Individuals ages 16 years and up experiencing a self identified mental health crisis, who are agreeable to the service, who are not impaired by alcohol or drugs and who do not pose a health and safety risk to themselves or others.
Application Process
Appropriate referrals can come from therapists, counsellors, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, community agencies or any other professionals with a working knowledge of current situation and relevant history
Office
905-641-5222
Crisis
1-866-550-5205 ext 2 - Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
Fax
905-641-8821
Web Site
https://www.cmhaniagara.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
264 Welland Ave
Suite 103
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2P8
Canada
Languages
English
Director of Clinical Operations
Heather Gillespie
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-641-5222 ext 2103
Fees
None
Documents Required
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
December 7, 2023
Last Verified On
December 7, 2023
Address
264 Welland Ave, Suite 103
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2P8
Cross street: Welland Ave and Tasker St
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Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
Niagara Region