Kinark Child and Family Services
Site: Simcoe County Region - Barrie Office
Service: Youth Crisis Response Services Simcoe County
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0252 | Last Modified: 29 Jun 2016 | Last Full Update: 29 Jun 2016 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-893-8333 available 24/7 |
| Crisis Phone | Mental Health Crisis Line 705-728-5044 |
| Website | www.kinark.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kinark Twitter: twitter.com/mykinark YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/mykinark |
| Primary Contact | Stephen Hendriks, Supervisor Crisis and Family Services; Phone: 705-726-8871 ext 337; Email: stephen.hendrik@kinark.on.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Mary St and Simcoe St |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Supports for children, youth, and families experiencing crisis situation not imminently life threatening but who would benefit from immediate supportive response * responds to calls from involved youth, parents and community members who are concerned about youth who present as overly sad, worried, suicidal, aggressive, threatening/out of control behaviour, or who may have worries about disturbing or unusual behaviours * crisis worker will provide telephone response within one hour of receiving the call from referral source, will assist parents and youth over the telephone to address concerning behaviour safely and will support the development of plans intended to stabilize the situation * crisis worker can conduct a risk assessment involving the child or youth in the hospital, in the client's home if the situation is safe, or in an office, to assist with determining the level of risk (for self-harm or harm to others) for the child or youth * crisis worker will mutually determine where to meet, will assist with development of safety plans and coping plans and will provide information and supportive counselling using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and the Positive Parenting program strategies * referrals to resources in the community will be supported * crisis response worker will provide follow-up with the agreement of the youth and family * appointment is provided to the youth and family as needed (e.g. from next day to next week) following the first contact * further support to ensure continued de-escalation of the crisis occurs Mental Health Crisis Line operates out of Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe County and provides telephone crisis intervention 24 hours a day * Crisis Line provides the link to the Youth Crisis Response Worker * Youth Crisis Response Services for Children and Youth is an initiative of the Ontario Government |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm * Sat, Sun 9 am-5 pm * no service on Statutory holidays * Mental Health Crisis Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County - except portion of County which is in 519 area code or in Bradford area * service in this area is provided by York Support Services Network by calling 310 - Cope (2673), no area code required |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Youth before their 18th birthday * and their families who are dealing with the crisis |
| Application | Call Crisis Line 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Former Name | Mobile Crisis Response Services for Children and Youth. Simcoe County |
| Agency Information | |
| Parent Agency Name | Kinark Child and Family Services |
| Legal Status | (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 2003 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services |
| Taxonomy and Classification | |
| Service Categories | General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ~ Families ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Families ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines ~ Youth |