Crisis Response Coordination

 

The Crisis Response Coordination program supports individuals who are age 18 and older, who have a dual diagnosis, living in Simcoe County, who are experiencing a situational or psychosocial crisis.   This program works in partnership with the Central East Region Network of Specialized Care.  

 

Dual Diagnosis is defined as a co-existing developmental disability and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours

 

Goal

The goal of the program is to:

• Provide urgent support to stabilize a person or situation
• To avoid the need for more intensive intervention
• To link individuals with appropriate services for ongoing assistance
• to utilize partnerships in Simcoe County to access services and support for individuals 

The Crisis Response Coordination is not a 24-hour crisis service, but rather is a coordination service for individuals experiencing situational crises, who may need short-term support for up to 30 days.

 

Services

Individuals needing crisis response service will be contacted within two days of a request for service.  Services may include:

 

• short-term assistance (up to 4 months)
• clinical assessment
• medical review
• behavioural consultation
• in-home supports
• short-stay out-of-home placement
• short-term case management  

Dual Diagnosis Intensive Case Management

Individuals age 16 and over, with dual diagnosis who are involved with the justice system may receive up to 4 months intensive case management to assist them to navigate the legal services.

 

Referrals

Requests for service can be made directly to the Crisis Response Coordinator at (705) 733-3227 ext 2334, or through the Catulpa Contact Centre at ext. 2232.