COAST Program - Crisis Outreach and Support Team

Type Of Service

Crisis Intervention

Program Description

Telephone support and mobile intervention for individuals who have mental health concerns and are in crisis. A crisis intervention worker will respond to calls on the crisis line and complete an intake assessment regarding the mental health concern. The COAST mobile team, consisting of a crisis intervention worker and a specially trained, plain-clothed police officer will respond to the residence, work place or any safe location in Halton to complete a risk assessment and mental status exam.

Access Information

Anyone can call the crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to request assistance for self or others. COAST can provide service to persons 16 years of age or older in the Region of Halton.

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of Halton
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region Branch - Oakville

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Address

1540 Cornwall Road

Oakville

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region Branch

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Hours

Off Site / Community Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMTelephone Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Toll Free: 877-825-9011

FAX: 905-315-9125