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Program:
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Rapid Response System Navigation
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Address:
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221 Wilson St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 1M7
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Map
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Location:
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Located at Wilson St near Lake St
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Service Description:
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Promotes living beyond mental illness and addiction through the provision of individualized, recovery-oriented, community-based services that are developed in partnership with consumers
Provides short-term, immediate support to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issuesOffers support up to 6 months, but will refer individuals to longer-term support services if neededSupports services can include:- Advocacy
- Assistance in obtaining housing
- Assistance with community involvement/participation
- Help with applying for Ontario Works or ODSP
- Education around diagnosis, symptom management
- Referrals to community agencies when appropriate
- Short-term case management
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Application:
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Call for information or visit the website to fill out and submit the referral form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 16 years of age and older who need immediate, short-term support due to a mental health and/or substance use issue
Issues may include:
- Acute mental health issues (suicidal ideation/attempts)
- Homelessness
- Severe addictions
- Recent hospital admissions into the Adult Mental Health program
- Discharge from a corrections facility
- Conflict with the law
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