York Region's First Mental Health Community Care Centre
The York Region Mental Health Community Care Centre is leading the development of a 24/7 resource for people experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis. Promoting wellness and inspiring hope and resilience, CMHA and its 20+ partners will support recovery at the Centre with the highest levels of compassion. Read more in the July 3, 2024 News Release from the Ontario Government.
The first of its kind in the province and region, this facility will offer care to youth, adults, and their families, aged 12 and older, who are facing a mental health crisis and need immediate support. With a range of health care professionals from nurses, psychiatrists, social workers and peer support specialists, this innovative facility will provide much needed access to care.
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The Centre will offer 24/7 access to treatment for ages 12+, including 20 short-stay beds (for ages 16+). Providing an alternative option to hospital emergency departments, individuals will be able to access the Centre by being referred by a physician, hospital, or community partner, transferred by police or paramedics, or just by walking in.
CMHA is the Lead Agency for the York Region Mental Health Community Care Centre collaborating with health and social services providers including Ministry of Health, The Region of York, York Region Paramedic Services, York Regional Police, and the three York Region Hospitals, Southlake Health Centre, Mackenzie Health, and Oak Valley Health, along with other local community mental health agencies.
"The York Region Mental Health Community Care Centre will address specific, critical gaps in our healthcare system for individuals who need immediate, voluntary and short-stay mental health support and better connections and navigation to ongoing care. While one provider can't solve everyone's needs, this hub, a true collaboration, is a critical addition to building a more comprehensive and connected mental health system. Together, we will work towards our vision to help ensure someone's first mental health crisis is their last." - Rebecca Shields CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association York Region South Simcoe
Media Coverage
- YorkRegion.com September 16, 2024: “‘Stop the cycle of crisis’: What you need to know about CMHA’s proposed Newmarket mental health hub”
- Newmarket Today September 9, 2024: “Some Newmarket residents concerned about impact of mental health hub”
- Newmarket Today August 6, 2024: “‘Long overdue’ Newmarket mental health hub had long journey to progress”
- 105.9 The Region , The Feed Podcast July 13, 2024: “Mental Health Care Hub”
- YorkRegion.com July 11, 2024: “Future hub in Newmarket will expand mental health and addiction supports under one roof”
- The Auroran July 11, 2024: “Mental Health Hub moves one step closer to reality for York Region”
- Newmarket Today July 3, 2024: ‘Seal some of the cracks’: Mental health, addictions hub to be built in Newmarket”
Contact Us
To learn more about the Campaign Leadership Committee, email Catherine Matzig, Senior Director of Philanthropy at cmatzig@cmha-yr.on.ca.
For media and all other inquiries, email communications@cmha-yr.on.ca.
