CMHA-CT offers Outpatient Concurrent and Addictions Services for client struggling with Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling. Services offered in New Liskeard, Englehart and Kirkland Lake. Supports and services available through this program include: Individualized assessment and treatment planning. Referral to in-patient substance abuse and problem gambling programs across Ontario. Personal and system advocacy. Referral to […]Continue readingAddictions Services
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Our Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) may be of assistance for those who experience challenges related to psychosis and other complex factors and who would benefit from intensive support.Continue readingAssertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Behavioural Supports Ontario
Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) offers a service for older adults with complex and “responsive” behaviours linked to (dementia, neurological conditions, substance use and mental illness). Person centered care and support for this population and their caregiver will be provided wherever they live –at home, in long-term care, or elsewhere. The term “responsive behaviours” represents an […]Continue readingBehavioural Supports Ontario
Case Management
CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch has a range of individually tailored support and assistance available to people experiencing challenges related to living with a mental illness. Involvement usually begins by the person seeking service and identifying strengths, abilities and resources available with the Mental Health Worker to draw on to help meet needs that are important to […]Continue readingCase Management
Child Witness Program
The Child Witness Program provides women and children with the opportunity to process and understand the violence and the abuse that they have experienced. This Program offers groups for children and for mothers. The Children’s Group is appropriate for children between 5 and 12 years of age who have experienced violence and abuse. The main […]Continue readingChild Witness Program
Community Outreach Program
The Community Outreach Program offers support services to women aged 16 years and over who are or have been living with violence and abuse. The program also provides follow-up services to women who have recently left a Women’s Shelter and are now living in the community. The Community Outreach Program accepts referrals from all sources […]Continue readingCommunity Outreach Program
Concurrent Disorders
People living with a mental illness and an addiction /substance misuse have the best chance at recovery when both issues are addressed through a coordinated, integrated response. CMHA-CT’s Concurrent disorders service provides short-term intensive support aimed at coordinating services and resources, as well as facilitating linkages between mental health and addiction services to ensure a […]Continue readingConcurrent Disorders
Consumer Survivor
CMHA-CT sponsors a Consumer Survivor Initiative (CSI) through Northern Star in New Liskeard and Kirkland Lake. Northern Star is an invaluable resource to the consumers who operate it. As part of the Lived Experience Recovery Network (LERN), Northern Star focuses on non-clinical service models such as self-help, advocacy, peer-support, as well as social events. Being […]Continue readingConsumer Survivor
Developmental Disabilities Service
The Developmental Disabilities Service is a part of the regional specialized mental health service which works with the North Bay Regional Health Centre to enhance the quality of life of adults with dual diagnosis (developmental disability and serious mental illness). DDS staff works closely with community partners, family, and clients in relation to the development […]Continue readingDevelopmental Disabilities Service
Early Intervention Psychosis
The first episode of a psychotic illness can be frightening. Early diagnosis and support can limit the impact and help the young person resume a meaningful life. Early Intervention Psychosis was created in partnership between CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch and the Regional Specialized Mental Health Program of North Bay Regional Health Centre. It is designed to provide […]Continue readingEarly Intervention Psychosis