Crisis Stabilization Bed Program

The Crisis Stabilization Bed service is intended to assist individuals to remain in their community and divert unnecessary hospitalizations.

The service is:

• a brief reprieve in a safe and secure environment
• staffed 24/7 by Mental Health Workers
• accessible to men or women 16 years of age and older who have been assessed as medically stable and not a safety risk to themselves or others
• available for a maximum 3-5 day accommodation
• in partnership with CAST (Crisis Assessment and Support Team) program of Haldimand and Norfolk

Intakes will be assessed Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Referrals can be made by contacting CMHA Haldimand-Norfolk Branch. Visit our Contact Us page for details.

For more information, please view or print this FACT SHEET, or contact the CSB Program directly at 1-888-750-7778 ext 301.

Self referrals and referrals from other service and support agencies are welcomed.

On-site and follow-up services include:

• Supportive counselling
• Scheduled on-site nursing services
• Case Management support
• Effective referral to other community services
• Relapse prevention planning
• Follow-up services

Effective January 2012, CMHA has a Board approved "Accessible Client Service Plan". See the Plan.

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