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Organization:
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Access Point Northwest (The)
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Address:
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c/o c/o Mental Health Outpatient Programs, St Joseph's Health Centre
710 Victoria Ave E
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 5P7
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Hours:
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Online referral submissions Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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A collaboration between four healthcare agencies that work together to make it easier for individuals to access mental health or support services
Serves as a single access point for individuals searching for outpatient mental health services, supportive housing, case management, diagnostic assessment/medication review, and chronic pain management servicesWorks as a partnership between four community health organizations including Alpha Court, Canadian Mental Health Association, St Joseph's Care Group, and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for the services they offerProvides individuals with a simplified outpatient referral form to access programs or services
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Application:
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- Referrals can be made by an individual, a health care professional, or on behalf of someone else
- The referral form is available on the website
- The form can be submitted electronically or can be downloaded, printed, and submitted via fax or mail
Note: Some services require consent of a primary healthcare provider, who will then be contacted to confirm that consent has been given
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Eligibility can vary depending on the service requested
- Must be 16 years of age and older
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