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:
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.
For referral, please contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121 ext. 2.
Please Note: This is not a 24-hour crisis service. Persons requesting service will be contacted within two business days of your call.
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:
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.
For referral, please contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121 ext. 2.
Please Note: This is not a 24-hour crisis service. Persons requesting service will be contacted within two business days of your call.