Short-Stay Crises Bed - Mental Health & Justice

Type Of Service

Short-Term Crisis Support Beds

Program Description

The Short-Stay Crisis Bed (formerly Safe Bed) program provides temporary residential support for individuals living with serious mental illness, who are experiencing a crisis and are unable to remain in their current living situation. The goal is to support individuals through the immediate crisis and link them to community services for ongoing support.

Services provided by Short-Stay Crisis Bed include:
- Crisis support and counselling
- Provision of basic living needs (e.g. food, clothing, personal care items)
- Development of daily living skills (e.g. cooking, housekeeping, hygiene)
- Advocacy, referrals and linkages to community-based services and supports

Access Information

Referrals are limited to priority referral sources, which include the police, correctional facilities, probation and parole officers, and law & mental health programs.
To access this program contact the Safe Bed Unit Registry.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Homelessness / At Risk, Clients with Legal Issues
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Toronto
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services, Korean, Spanish, Tamil
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch - North York - Wilson Avenue

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Address

940 Wilson Avenue

North York

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 1-416-248-4174