Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Site: Barrie - 201 Georgian Dr - Mental Health Suite, Emergency Department

Service: Crisis Services

Record #: BAR0144
Last Modified: 29 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments Main Entrance:
Faces Georgian Dr, on north side of health centre, open daily from 6 am-9 pm
VISITORS MUST USE THIS ENTRANCE ONLY - PATIENTS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF BOOKING CLERK

Contact Information

Office Phone Patient Inquiry and General Information: 705-728-9802, Automated Attendant: 705-728-9090
After Hours Phone 1-888-893-8333, 705-728-5044 for 24 hour Mental Health Crisis Line
Fax 705-797-3088
Website https://www.rvh.on.ca/areas-of-care/mental-health-and-addictions/crisis-services/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-RVH/150911248399939 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TeamRVH
Primary Contact Carrie Stoner, Manager - Integrated Crisis Services; Phone: 705-728-9090 ext 49627; Email: stonerc@rvh.on.ca
Alternate Contact Lauren Frith, Manager - Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit; Phone: 705-728-9090 ext 47269; Email: frithl@rvh.on.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Located in the Emergency Department of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, near the intersection of Hwy 400 and Duckworth St.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Crisis Services
201 Georgian Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6M2
Intersection Hwy 400 and Duckworth St
Mailing Address Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre 
201 Georgian Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6M2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Crisis Services provide

  • Immediate intervention and mental health assessments to individuals presenting in the RVH Emergency Department with mental health concerns or crisis
  • Clinical impressions and collaboration with the interprofessional emergency department care team
  • Health teaching and brief 1:1 support
  • Referrals to appropriate resources within the RVH or the community for additional support as required

If visiting the hospital:
    Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-2 am, Sat-Sun and Holidays 10 am-10 pm
    Areas Served Barrie
    Eligibility Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up
    Application Crisis Services accessed through the RVH emergency department
    Languages English; French; Others languages may also be available depending on staff
    Fees None - covered by OHIP

    Agency and Service Names

    Alternate Name RVH
    Former Name Crisis Counselling Service ; Crisis Intervention Services ; Mental Health and Addiction Program ; Royal Victoria Hospital

    Agency Information

    Parent Agency Name Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
    Legal Status (50) Non Profit
    Funding Provincial

    Taxonomy and Classification

    Service Categories In Person Crisis Intervention ; Solution Focused Therapy