Community Mental Health Services
Comprehensive, Patient-Centred Care
NHH’s Community Mental Health Services assist individuals who are experiencing mild to severe mental health concerns. Programming is geared to those 16 years and older. Individuals younger than 16 are eligible for selected services in some circumstances.
The program provides treatment and support for individuals experiencing: depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety, phobias, panic disorders and traumatic stress; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; personality disorders; and mental health crisis. Counselling services are available for those coping with mild to moderate mental health issues. Self-referrals are accepted, as are referrals from family physicians, the Hospital and community agencies.
Services include:
- Early Psychosis Intervention - A one-to-one program for individuals 14-35 years of age, at the earliest onset of psychosis, including a medication plan, family supports, coping skills development, symptom management and substance use support.
- Crisis Service - Provided in the Emergency Department at Northumberland Hills Hospital and in the community thgrough M-HEART partnerships (see below)
- Case Management - One-to-one mental health support, 5 days per week.
- Northumberland County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team - Intensive one-to-one support offered 7 days per week.
- In-Home Supportive Housing Services - One-to-one housing and hoarding tenancy maintenance and preservation.
- Individual and Group Counselling - One-to-one therapy, group sessions and walks-in supports.
- Psychiatric Consultation (physician referral required) - Offered virtually and in-person, with area providers. Please note: assessments for legal purposes are not provided.
- Intensive Case Management Service - Including Transitional Case Management.
- Mental Health Engagement and Response Team (M-HEART) – Provided in partnership with police services in Port Hope, Cobourg and the Northumberland County OPP, a mobile crisis response service offering specialized crisis intervention, de-escalation, follow-up and connection to appropriate community supports for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in the community.
- Rapid Assessment Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic - A local extension of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre RAAM Clinic and Four Cast Addiction Services, this service provides barrier-free treatment for individuals experiencing substance challenges. Self-referrals are welcome.
- Partner Assault Response - Group education and counselling sessions including: respectful communication, taking responsibility for actions, and dealing with conflict.
- Walk-in Counselling Clinic - See below.
Our Team
NHH’s Community Mental Health Services team is made up of registered professionals in the disciplines of psychology, social work, nursing, addictions, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation and psychiatry. All have specific expertise in mental health.
Walk-In Counselling Clinic
A walk-in counselling option is available for children, youth and adults (aged 7 and up) on Tuesdays (8:00am-4:00pm) and Thursdays (10:00am-6:00pm) at NHH’s Community Mental Health Services office located at 1011 Elgin Street West, Suite 200, Cobourg. Clients of the walk-in meet briefly with a case manager to identify goals for the walk-in session, and attend a same-day therapy session. The walk-in service is provided in partnership with Rebound Child & Youth Services, Community Health Centres of Northumberland and Northumberland Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO). Should the walk-in clinic become full on a given day, clients will be asked to return on the next Tuesday or Thursday. There is no limit to the number of times an individual may access the walk-in service. For further details, including the alternate arrangements in place during the pandemic and a Frequently Asked Question summary regarding child and youth walk-in services, click here.
Following assessment, individual treatment plans are developed which may include:
- Case management
- Individual therapy
- Therapeutic and psycho-educational group therapy
- Psychiatric consultation (with physician referral)
- Early psychosis intervention
- Assertive community treatment
- Housing support
- Collaboration with other community partners
Northumberland Hills Hospital Community Mental Health Services works collaboratively with community agencies to provide services in Cobourg, Port Hope and Brighton, as well as the townships of Hamilton, Haldimand, Alnwick, Cramahe, and Alderville First Nation. The Assertive Community Treatment Team and the Housing Support programs serve all of Northumberland County.
Contacts:
To request services, please contact our team directly at: 905-377-9891 or 1-888-294-7579 Fax: 905-377-9895. To speak with the NHH Manager responsible for Mental Health, call 905-377-9891, ext. 231.