Crisis Response Network Coordination Program

Crisis Response Network Coordination provides individuals experiencing a situation or event that places them at risk with short-term support to resolve their immediate needs and mitigate more intensive interventions.

Crisis Response Network Coordination provides individuals experiencing a situation or event that places them at risk with short-term support to resolve their immediate needs and mitigate more intensive interventions.

Access to support through this program is not limited to a waitlist. A Crisis Response Coordinator will work immediately with the individual to develop a plan to address real-time concerns for safety and well-being. This unique and supportive role also understands the Developmental Services system, which is helpful for families and individuals new to the area, new to the system, and unaware of what can be offered in their community. The Crisis Response Coordinator also works closely with several community service providers, allowing for increased knowledge of available resources to alleviate risks for an individual as quickly and safely as possible. 

Support Provided Through The Program:

  • Case Management
  • Respite or Interim residential support
  • Access to Funding
  • Referrals for psychiatric support and future planning   
  • Obtaining supportive housing and funding to participate in the community
  • Referral support to other community programs as requested
  • Participate in hospital discharge planning to safe environment for at-risk clients
  • Advocate and work collectively with community service providers, including police and Canadian Mental Health, Shelters, to reduce harm and risk for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness

Crisis Response Network Coordination provides support to Simcoe County youth (16 years of age and older) or adults (18 years of age and older) with a dual diagnosis of a developmental disability and mental health need, and/or challenging behavior who are experiencing a crisis.

Youth (16 years of age and older), with a dual diagnosis, who are involved with the justice system may be eligible to receive up to four months of case management support to assist them with legal services through Crisis Response Network Coordination

Dual Diagnosis: Is defined as a co-existing developmental disability and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviors.

Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. There is no fee for this service.

You may self-refer by calling Brooke McCarron, Crisis Response Coordinator by phone at (705) 733-3227 ext. 2334 -OR- email at bmccaron@catulpa.on.ca.

Please Note: This is not a 24-hour crisis service. Persons requesting service will be contacted within two business days of your call.

Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – CPNP) are a part of a national program with then 25 years of experience supporting families in this region. We support pregnant participants, young parents, and Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years old who are currently living on a lower income.

Please confirm that you are currently living on a lower income (less than $40,000 before taxes per year) in Simcoe County and that you are currently pregnant and/or live with children 0-6 of age.
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We do not maintain participant “notes” related to your participation with us but we are required by our funders to track attendance and the resources we distribute. We use an electronic data management system to record and store minimal personal information and program attendance. This information includes: name, date of birth, income, due dates and/or dates of birth of your children. Other information that we request is optional for you to provide. Detailed information about this consent can be found in our Welcome Letter.

Simcoe County CAPC-CPNP requires an email address for your participation in all programs. Please give us a call at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you have any questions or if you do not have an email address.
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Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)
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