Canadian Mental Health Association - Thunder Bay

Crisis Response Services


Description
  • Provides 24/7 telephone support, including text
  • Offers a 12-hour mobile unit to provide in-person crisis assessment
  • Operates a short-term Crisis Support Residence

Telephone support provides the following:

  • Crisis assessment and intervention
  • Follow-up
  • Referrals to other community services
  • Support to family and friends
  • Wellness Planning
Comments
Crisis Response accepts collect calls.
Eligibility
  • Telephone support and mobile unit available to all ages
  • Crisis Support Residence for individuals 16 years of age and older
  • Individuals under acute psychological distress from any number of life crises, trauma, psychosocial and/or mental illness, postpartum depression, violence, or dementia
  • Family, friends, parents, caregivers or service providers who are concerned about an individual
  • Mobile unit only available in city of Thunder Bay
Application Process
Call for assistance
Office
1-888-269-3100 - Crisis, Thunder Bay District, Toll Free
Crisis
807-346-8282 - Call or Text
Crisis
1-866-888-8988 - Northwest Region
Web Site
https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/programs/crisis-response-services/
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English, Interpretive Services, Other - Individuals can request a female interpreter
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Not Applicable
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
February 21, 2025
Location
Thunder Bay
Hours of Operation
Crisis Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Mobile Response Team: Mon-Sun 12 noon-12 midnight
Crisis Support Residence: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
  • Kenora District
  • Rainy River District
  • Thunder Bay District