CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
*To Access Services:
Please see referral forms. Patient must initiate contact to access services by call-in or walk-in; no appointments required.
Addictions Services
CMHA-CT offers Outpatient Concurrent and Addictions Services for client struggling with Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling.
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Behavioural Supports Ontario
- (see referenced resources)
Case Management & Community Support
- Referrals welcome. Individuals referred are contacted within a two week period by the intake worker to schedule an intake and to come in to sign consent forms for release of information. Clients who do not have a psychiatric diagnosis or with no history of psychiatric difficulties are encouraged to come in on a crisis intervention basis or brief service. If there is a waiting list, clients are contacted on a weekly to bi-weekly basis for a follow up and encouraged to utilize crisis intervention if in need.
Concurrent Disorders
Consumer Survivor*
Court Diversion
Developmental Disabilities Service
- (see referenced resources)
Regional Early Intervention in Psychosis
Housing Services
Justice Support Services
- (See referenced resources)
Postpartum Mood Disorder **This service is temporarily available at CMHA as they are filling in the gaps in the community for PPMD. This program was offered through the Health Unit. This is currently being sorted by both agencies. Please indicate on the referral request for PPMD Services.**
Primary Care
Senior’s Mental Health Program
- This program is a consultation service that is offered in the Timiskaming area. The Seniors' Mental Health team consists of two Geriatric Psychiatrists and nurse clinicians who are committed to meet the needs of the elderly. Following an in-depth assessment, a consultation report with recommendations as well as a follow-up plan is forwarded to your family physician. Your care will continue to be coordinated by your family physician in order to maintain a high quality of life in the least restrictive environment.
- The referrals to the program MUST be made through your family physician or your nurse practitioner. This is not an emergency service.
- Client Criteria:
- Seniors (65yrs or older) with complex mental health needs, or younger than 65 who have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia.
- Mental Health Problems: complicated by age-related medical illness/functional needs.
- Must be medically stable; not in medical crisis
- Must reside in the community: living at home, supportive housing, or in a facility based environment such as long-term or chronic care.
Social Recreation
- Intrepid Place (Timmins)
- Rendez-Vous Place ( New Liskeard)