Intake is the first point of contact for individuals requesting mental health case management or brief mental health support. This support is generally available for 1-3 months and during that time individuals can work on brief goals including referrals to other agencies, basic coping skills, and symptom management. If an individual is requesting case management services, the Intake Worker will complete an Ontario Common Assessment of Need and together the worker and client will develop a treatment plan.

Provides court support services to people with a mental health condition who may also be in conflict with the law. The program ensures appropriate linkages with other mental health services, as well as criminal justice; corrections; social services; in order to improve service coordination and support. Provides supportive outreach client identification; comprehensive individualized assessment and planning; systemic advocacy and coordination; and assistance with accessing and maintenance of psychiatric services.

Provides education and support services to families and caregivers of individuals recovering with mental health conditions. Offers individual support and group support to family members and caregivers.

Provides case management support services to people with a mental health condition, addiction, or concurrent disorder, who have been in conflict with the law. Ensures appropriate linkages with other mental health services as well as criminal justice, corrections, and social services, in order to improve service coordination and support. Provides supportive outreach client identification, comprehensive individualized assessment and planning, systemic advocacy and coordination, and assistance with accessing and maintenance of psychiatric services.

Individual assessment and planning; skills teaching; coordination and collaboration to ensure linkages to needed community resources; assistance to identify, build and maintain natural supports (e.g. family, friends); advocacy to meet basic needs such as housing, income and medical care; social, recreational, vocational programs, and group supports.

Provides specialized vocational assistance to individuals age 16+, living with a mental health concern, who are seeking opportunities to enter or reintegrate into the workforce. Helps participants obtain competitive employment through the development of an achievable action plan, coupled with the practice of coping skills and mental wellness.

A supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness located in the City of Kawartha Lakes (Fenelon Falls and Lindsay) and is open to all individuals. Assist tenants by providing appropriate housing and support services to achieve and maintain stability in a home that is safe and affordable. Provides access to support services both in the CHO home and in the community.

A mobile mental health and addictions clinic that provides a full range of mental health and addictions services to individuals living in rural and remote areas and who face barriers to accessing existing services and supports. The clinic operates out of two vehicles that travel throughout the rural areas in City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Peterborough and Northumberland Counties, providing: - Counselling and therapy - Support with addictions and substance use - Health and mental health education - Medication support - Access to other supports including psychiatry Services are flexible and responsive to the specific needs and challenges of individuals living in rural communities.

The Forensic Court Support Program assists individuals experiencing mental health or addiction concerns who become involved with the criminal justice system. Working in collaboration with clients, court officials and other community agencies, justice staff assist to develop diversion and community support plans for individuals to help address their mental health or addiction concerns and prevent further involvement with the justice system.

Public education, assertive outreach, assessments and treatment for persons aged 14 to 35 in the early stages of psychotic illness, and their families.

This program provides brief mental health support to individuals who are experiencing crisis due to mental health concerns or serious mental illness. The program is open to individuals aged 16 or over who live in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties. Services provided include brief interventions to stabilize crisis and reduce mental health concerns and connection to appropriate longer term supports in the community.

A transitional, co-ed, rehabilitative housing program for people with a diagnosed mental illness. Residents have access to in home and community based; social recreation, psycho-educational and home maintenance programming. Eligibility: - 16 years of age or older - Diagnosed mental illness - Good mobility; able to climb stairs without assistance (Harrison House is not a fully accessible home ) - Willing to participate in all aspects of programming (life skill, social rec, home maintenance, trustee etc.) - Able to get along well with others - Able to work toward eventual independence

Public education, assertive outreach, assessments and treatment for persons aged 14 to 35 in the early stages of psychotic illness, and their families.

Provides services to meet the needs of individuals with a mental health condition and/or dual diagnosis who are in conflict with the criminal justice system. Links clients with both short and long term supports; case management services; and mental health information to family and others. Provides progress reports to the court and consultation for those not accepted for diversion. Provides general support throughout the court process.

Individual assessment and planning; skills teaching; coordination and collaboration to ensure linkages to needed community resources; assistance to identify, build and maintain natural supports (e.g. family, friends); advocacy to meet basic needs such as housing, income and medical care; social, recreational, vocational programs, and group supports.

Provides individualized mental health support and housing options for those with a serious mental illness and/or a dual diagnosis, in collaboration with other community partners. The individual must be diagnosed with severe mental health condition as determined by a professional. All clients approved for supportive housing must be willing to accept supports from CMHA HKPR or another approved agency to be eligible for supportive housing.

Mental Health Employment Support Consultants work collaboratively with employment agencies within the Muskoka-Kawartha region to help complex clients with mental health concerns find and maintain competitive employment. Consultative supports focus on symptom management, mental health interventions and distress tolerance/coping strategies.

Provides supports to the Youth Justice Court for those ages 12-17 with mental health needs. The worker establishes effective linkages between the youth in conflict with the law, the Youth Justice Court and appropriate community mental health and youth justice resources.

Intake is the first point of contact for individuals requesting mental health case management or brief mental health support. This support is generally available for 1-3 months and during that time individuals can work on brief goals including referrals to other agencies, basic coping skills, and symptom management. If an individual is requesting case management services, the Intake Worker will complete an Ontario Common Assessment of Need and together the worker and client will develop a treatment plan.

Telemedicine provides access to health care for the residents of Peterborough City and County who would otherwise be unable to attend a clinical appointment based on location and need for travel. Through telemedicine, patients are connected to health care providers/specialists using a two-way videoconferencing system, along with the latest tele-diagnostic instruments (i.e. digital stethoscopes and patient examination cameras). A Registered Practical Nurse is on staff to provide support during the telemedicine appointment.

Offers supports and services for transgender and gender diverse people. One to one Peer Support services provide assistance in the following areas; reducing Isolation and/or self-isolating behaviour, developing wellness tools/strategies, assistance with accessing supportive communities, exploring gender identity, development of resources for navigating and accessing Health Care, and information and strategies to assist with transitioning.

Supports clients who are currently engaged within the justice system either through participation in the Community Support Court in Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton/Peterborough or those individuals who may be receiving services through the Release from Custody program. A fundamental requirement for referral is that an identified treatment plan has been developed and housing has been identified as a primary objective to the reduction of recidivism.

Provides educational courses about mental health and well-being that promote recovery, hope, empowerment, possibility, and connection. Courses are collaboratively designed, developed, and delivered with individuals who have lived experience.

A mobile mental health and addictions clinic that provides a full range of mental health and addictions services to individuals living in rural and remote areas and who face barriers to accessing existing services and supports. The clinic operates out of two vehicles that travel throughout the rural areas in City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Peterborough and Northumberland Counties, providing: - Counselling and therapy - Support with addictions and substance use - Health and mental health education - Medication support - Access to other supports including psychiatry Services are flexible and responsive to the specific needs and challenges of individuals living in rural communities.

The Forensic Court Support Program assists individuals experiencing mental health or addiction concerns who become involved with the criminal justice system. Working in collaboration with clients, court officials and other community agencies, justice staff assist to develop diversion and community support plans for individuals to help address their mental health or addiction concerns and prevent further involvement with the justice system.

This program provides brief mental health support to individuals who are experiencing crisis due to mental health concerns or serious mental illness. The program is open to individuals aged 16 or over who live in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties. Services provided include brief interventions to stabilize crisis and reduce mental health concerns and connection to appropriate longer term supports in the community.

Crisis stabilization / safe beds. All clients are assessed by the safe bed team prior to admission. Individuals must be independent of self-care, and are expected to participate in activities of daily living such as preparing meals, grooming, and laundry. The only exclusionary criterion is an individual who presents as imminent risk to themselves or others and/or has a recent and severe history of violence.