New Foundations is a psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouse for individuals who have a mental illness. This day program provides opportunities which include meaningful daily activity, supported employment and education, supportive housing and social recreation activities.

The program conducts health promotion activities designed to enhance the mental well-being of individuals in our community. Our goal is to promote good mental health, address the stigma of mental illness through educational initiatives and to assist community members in developing skills to enhance their own mental health, or to assist others in this process, (i.e. workshops and training sessions). We hold a family support group for those who have someone in the family with a mental illness (coping skills, mutual support).

The Crisis Response Service is a community-based program to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. We provide immediate crisis assessment and intervention; referrals; and follow up for individuals, families and friends. The Crisis Response Service is also a point of access for the Crisis Support Residence, which is a short-term support service for people in crisis. If needed, a mobile response team can be dispatched to the caller's location.

The service has two components: - specialized assessment, treatment and support services for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and their families - specialized education, training and consultation services for health professionals working in north-western Ontario.

The program offers community-based mental health case management services for individuals who are in conflict with the law. These services may include accompanying clients to obtain legal aid, health cards, housing, etc., assisting clients with activities of daily living and escorting clients to medical appointments and rehabilitative programs. The case manager may also monitor and encourage the clients' compliance with treatment measures. Service care plans are developed and negotiated with the client. The case manager does not assist the client directly with his or her court matter, but provides linkage and support to clients who require "hands on" assistance in the community. The case manager remains involved with the client until the client is linked to other services, for as long as assistance is required, or until client is no longer involved with the criminal justice system (i.e., probation or diversion has ended).

The Youth Mental Health Court Outreach Program provides services to address the needs of transitional age youth with mental health/ behavioural needs, who are involved with the criminal justice system. Youth that meet the criteria of the program will be diverted from the criminal justice system into the mental health system. Youth will be linked to appropriate mental health services and other resources in the community to address individual client needs. The Youth Mental Health Worker works closely with youth justice personnel, including the Crown Attorney, Defence Counsel and Probation Officers. The youth and guardian (where appropriate) will be involved in treatment decisions. The worker may also provide consultation for youth clients who are not diverted from the criminal justice system.

Court Supportive Housing assists individuals who are in conflict with the law, have a mental illness, and are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Subsidies are provided to help clients access safe and affordable housing, and a case manager provides long term housing and mental health support.