Niagara Region Mental Health offers free counselling, treatment and case management services for youth, adults and seniors with serious and persistent mental illness.
Individuals served by this service often have co-existing problems, such as homelessness, substance abuse or involvement with the judicial system.
Eligibility
To qualify for this service, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
This service provides support to individuals with serious, ongoing mental health needs.
Eligibility
To qualify for this service, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
It's been proven that people can recover from psychotic episodes if they receive treatment early. Symptoms of psychosis include hallucinations, delusions, ideas of reference, paranoia, disorganized thoughts, speech or behaviour.
Eligibility
To qualify for this service, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
If a person doesn't meet criteria for this service, we'll attempt to provide information for other services that may be available.
Our geriatric program provides ongoing follow-up support to seniors in a safe environment of their choosing. This service is for seniors who may be experiencing mood changes, hallucinations, anxiety, paranoia, and cognitive problems related to depression.
This service consists of nurses, mental health caseworkers and social workers who provide:
Eligibility
To qualify for this service, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
This service is for adults and seniors experiencing mental health and addiction issues who would benefit from a psychiatric assessment. Telemedicine provides consultation appointments through confidential video conferencing between a client and psychiatrist.
Watch a sample video of a consultation between a client suffering from mental health issues and a psychiatrist.
After the consultation, family physicians and nurse practitioners will continue to provide ongoing care based on treatment recommendations from the psychiatrist.
If available, forward any blood work done within the past six months.
Other Options for Referral
Client: Fort Erie residents (Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach)
Refer to: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton for follow-up at the Douglas Memorial Hospital
Phone: 905-522-1155
Fax:
905-381-5601
Client: Over 65 years or older adults with cognitive decline (dementia)
Refer to: St. Joseph's Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach
Phone: 905-704-4068
Fax:
905-704-4072
We offer two streams of care for youth needing mental health treatment and support. These services are provided in the individual's home, our office, or at a location of their choice in the community.
Our staff can provide counselling, education, and support in decision making.
Treatment (Ages 17-25)
This service provides assessment, a treatment plan, and counselling for young people experiencing emerging mental health or addiction concerns. Individuals must:
Transition Support (Ages 16-19)
This service offers transition support and help navigating adult mental health system and community services. It's for young people with complex mental health or addiction issues who are moving into adult mental health and addiction services. Participants must:
Intake calls are answered Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.