SOAR Community Services

Youth Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

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Description

Provides short-term crisis stabilization to children and youth under age 18 and their families. Staff meet with individuals in the environment of their choice, such as at home or school. The team makes initial contact within 48 hours of receiving a referral

  • provides parents and caregivers with skills to handle family situations better and increase their confidence in responding to behaviour in a positive way
  • strengthens coping skills
  • provides referrals to internal and external resources that will build family resilience
  • reduces the need for ongoing counselling intervention

To respond to higher-risk situations, COAST partners with Brantford City Police and Brant County OPP

Eligibility
Children and youth under age 18 and their families
Application Process
Complete the COAST Referral Form and fax to 226-401-3823 or call the Crisis Phone Line at 519-759-7188
Documents Required
Documents may be required for some services
Office
519-759-8830
Crisis
519-759-7188
Fax
226-401-3823
Web Site
https://www.soarcs.ca/addictions-and-mental-health/program/youth-coast
Mailing Address
PO Box 638, 133 Elgin St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5P9
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Chantal Dungey, Manager, COAST Services
Director of Services - Concurrent Disorders & Addictions and Crisis Services
Julie Smith
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
April 7, 2026
Last Verified On
April 7, 2026
Address
133 Elgin St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5P9
Cross street: Elgin St and Rawdon St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • Tue 12 noon-8 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Brant
  • Brant County
  • Brantford