Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Site: Midland - Bayshore Dr

Service: Outpatient Assessment and Treatment Service (OATS)

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Record #: MID0401
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2025
Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-549-3181 ext 2489 ; 1-877-341-4729, Toll Free
Fax 705-526-2462
E-Mail oatsfrontdesk@waypointcentre.ca
Website www.waypointcentre.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaypointCentreForMentalHealthCare/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waypointcentre/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waypoint-centre-for-mental-health-care?trk=top_nav_home
Primary Contact Michelle Hedges, Clinical Manager; Phone: ext 2486; Email: oatsfrontdesk@waypointcentre.ca
Alternate Contact Rhonda Johnstone, Director

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Bayshore Dr and Manly St
Located In Community Midland
Address & Map
287 Bayshore Dr
Midland, ON
Canada L4R 1L3
 
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Intersection Cross street: Bayshore Dr and Manly St
Mailing Address 500 Church St 
Penetanguishene, ON 
Canada L9M 1G3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Outpatient Assessment and Treatment Service (OATS) provides a goal-directed service for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges where care needs cannot be met through other community resources.

Services through OATS are time limited (6-9 months) and may include psychiatric consultation, as well as group therapy and individualized supports for treatment and recovery.

Services may include:
  • Psychiatric consultation, assessment, and treatment, including diagnostic clarification and medication stabilization
  • Medication therapy and monitoring
  • Evidence-informed psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational groups
  • Interprofessional support
  • Advocacy and connection to other community resources
  • Discharge planning
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Individuals 16 years and older experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions.
Application
  • Referrals to OATS must be completed by a Primary Care Provider using the Waypoint Referral Form
  • Completed referral forms need to be submitted to Waypoint's Central Intake department.
  • For more information regarding referrals, visit the website or contact Central Intake at 705-549-3181 ext 2308.
  • Following acceptance to the OATS program, a Clinician will contact the client directly to schedule an Intake Assessment.
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    Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation, On request
    Fees None

    Agency and Service Names

    Alternate Name OATS
    Former Name Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (May 6 2011)

    Agency Information

    Parent Agency Name Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
    Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
    Funding Provincial - MOH

    Taxonomy and Classification

    Service Categories Hospital Based Outpatient Services ~ Mental Health Issues