CMHA Middlesex is here to encourage you along your mental health journey.
Our goals are to promote good mental health, prevent further illness, offer treatment, support recovery and provide mental health education in the communities of London, Middlesex, Exeter and Goderich.
Our vision is an inclusive community with mental health and well-being for all.
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Services Offered
Bereavement Support Supporting individuals by telephone or in person, those affected by a suicide death. We offer one-on-one counselling, support groups, workshops and education to those coping with the shock, grief and complex emotions that are part of this traumatic loss. Information is also available for those supporting someone who is grieving a suicide death.
Case Management "Living well" with a serious mental illness means different things to different people. Our Case Managers give you the one-on-one support and encouragement you need to live well.
At CMHA Middlesex, you can participate in Case Management if you have mental health needs that significantly interfere with your ability to function in areas such as daily living, housing, finances, employment, education, relationships, leisure and health. We also support individuals with concurrent disorders (a mental illness and an addiction). Your relationship with your Case Manager is a voluntary partnership where you identify areas of need, and together you and your Case Manager develop a plan for reaching your recovery goals.
Crisis Services
* Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre (London) - If you, a family member, friend or co-worker are experiencing: > a serious mental health or addictions problem > a situational crisis > psychosis > risk of self-harm or harm to others > emotional trauma > agitation and sleeplessness > severe depression or anxiety > symptoms of substance use withdrawal requiring support > suicidal thoughts > crisis resulting from a gaming/internet disorder or problem gambling
* Reach Out (London, Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin) - Reach Out is a confidential 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people living with mental health or addictions concerns in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex and London.
There are many reasons for reaching out. Yours may include: > Crisis intervention including access to a mobile crisis team > Emotional trauma, distress or relapse > Thoughts of suicide or harming yourself or others > Access to community supports and addictions treatment > Substance use, gaming, internet disorder and problem gambling > General information about mental health and addictions
Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre The Crisis Centre provides walk in support for individuals experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis who do not require hospital or emergency services (911). Located at 648 Huron St., London, the Crisis Centre is also home to our Crisis Mobile Team and possible referral to our off-site Crisis Stabilization Space. We are a warm, welcoming environment open for walk in's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reach Out Reach Out is a bilingual 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people with mental health or addiction concerns living in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex or London. It is a free public service, run by trusted local organizations, that quickly connects you with the help that you need. Reach Out is available by phone (1-866-933-2023) or by webchat.
Fees and Payment
Services are free and confidential.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.