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: 24 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Crisis Phone | Mental Health Crisis Line 705-728-5044 |
| Website | www.kinark.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/kinark YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/mykinark |
| Primary Contact | Stan Spicker, Clinical Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-8861 ext 6219 |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Mary St and Simcoe St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Supports for children, youth, and families: * when a mental health crisis is identified and requires immediate support • when risk taking behaviour is identified and immediate support is required to safety plan (self-harm, suicide, aggression) * who need assistance with school issues or refusal to attend, addictions concerns, conflict, emotional dysregulation • when service navigation and linkage is needed • when immediate situational support is required • whenever a child or youth requires support or you’re unsure how to help Crisis workers will: • follow up within one hour of initial referral or next day in cases of afterhours referrals • conduct risk assessment and formulate safety plans during initial phone contact • support determination of continued level of risk for the child or youth, assist with coping plans and connection to appropriate resources • provide up to 6 sessions of brief therapy (based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as deemed appropriate by the Crisis Worker • provide parents with positive parenting support (Triple P) • provide information about children’s mental health services, service navigation and linkages as required Mental Health Crisis Line operates out of Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch and provides telephone crisis intervention 24 hours a day * Crisis Line provides the link to the Youth Crisis Response Worker |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-9 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 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 * community partners with concerns for a child or youth’s mental health |
| 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 - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Taxonomy and Classification | |
| Service Categories | General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ~ Families ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Families ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines ~ Youth |