Canadian Mental Health Association

Site: Halton Region Branch - Milton Office

Service: Mental Health Services

Record #: MHH0472
Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-693-4270
Toll Free Phone 1-877-693-4270
TTY Phone 1-844-646-1700
Crisis Phone 1-877-825-9011 (Crisis Outreach and Support Team, COAST)
Fax 905-693-9183
E-Mail info@cmhahrb.ca
Website www.halton.cmha.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1918
Primary Executive Rashaad Vahed, Chief Executive Officer; Email: rvahed@cmhahrb.ca
Funding Ontario Health (Central) ; United Way Halton & Hamilton * Donations * Grants

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers various programs and peer support groups

Education and Training:

  • courses: anger management (currently on hold) * applied suicide intervention skills training * Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) virtual courses
  • workshops, displays and presentations on a variety of mental health issues
  • community mental health promotion
  • workplace mental health promotion


Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST):

  • provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern


Case Management:

  • Transitional Case Management program: assists individuals who are experiencing significant mental health concerns by providing: service coordination, care planning, skill development and supportive counselling to support recovery. People are supported with their goals in areas such as life skills, housing, employment and managing symptoms
  • Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
  • Justice services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
  • Court support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
  • Release from custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner


Call-In Counselling: 

  • single session counselling available over the phone, video platform and in-person (select days) * call 289-291-5396 to schedule an appointment


Psychotherapy:

  • CMHA Halton provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program


Groups and Workshops:

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-based skills groups and workshops: develop skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
  • AFFIRM: group focused on developing new skills, meeting new people, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression for LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults
  • Structured Relapse Prevention: for clients with moderate to severe substance use concerns looking to work towards changing alcohol/drug use, and learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situationsCommunity  


Concurrent Disorders Program:

  • integrated care-team support for individuals living with serious mental illness and addiction issues * increasing coping skills * goal setting * planning * supportive listening * education * advocacy * increasing quality of life including personal and social functioning * accessing community resources
  • psychotherapy
  • care team also includes a registered nurse


Peer Support Program

Hours

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * by appointment only

Areas Served Halton Hills ; Milton
Boundaries Halton Hills and Milton
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Referral required

Languages English
Fees Fees may apply for certain courses and programs

Site Information

Site Location Milton (Bronte Meadows)
Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
470 Bronte St S, Unit 204 and 205
Milton, ON L9T 2J4
 
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Intersection Bronte St S and Laurier Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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