Crisis - Mental Health and Justice Beds and Safe Beds

Type Of Service

Short-Term Crisis Support Beds

Program Description

Supportive beds which are intended to prevent those experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis from unnecessary involvement with the criminal justice system and/or hospitalization.

Staff can provide mental health assessments, short term support, advocacy, referrals to community services, and education.

Inclusionary Criteria: Voluntarily participation; not suited for hospitalization, arrest and/or detention; low risk of harm to self/others; not impaired by substances; independent for activity of daily living and mobility

Access Information

Referrals accepted from: hospital emergency departments, community organizations, physicians, criminal justice system, self, family and friends.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Nipissing District
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: No

Location

North Bay Regional Health Centre - North Bay - 120 King Street W

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Address

120 King Street W

North Bay

Operated By

North Bay Regional Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Toll Free: 800-352-1141