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Barrett Centre for Crisis Support


Barrett Centre for Crisis Support provides a safe environment in the community for individuals who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and who do not require a hospital stay. We serve all genders, 16 years of age or older. Our confidential and free services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Contact Information

905.529.7878
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24-Hour Crisis Line: 905.529.7878
Toll-free: 1.844.777.3571
Administration Office: 905.529.4343
Fax: 905.529.3993

In accordance with Canadian Public Health Guidelines with respect to COVID-19, the Barrett Centre for Crisis Support is implementing health screening for individuals being considered for admission to the crisis bed program.

The Barrett Centre expects little to no disruption to service. Please check back frequently for updates. We appreciate your understanding.

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support provides a safe environment in the community for individuals who experience a mental health and/or substance use crisis and who do not require a hospital stay. We serve anyone, 16 years of age or older. Our confidential and free services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Services provided:

  • Telephone crisis assessment, intervention and support
  • In-person crisis counselling
  • Short-term crisis stabilization bed stay (including police designated Safe Beds)
  • Group counselling
  • Peer support drop-in group

We support individuals in developing effective solutions to their crises through immediate assessment, care and support. We also link individuals with resources for ongoing assistance. Our crisis and peer support workers have a broad range of experience in the fields of health, mental health, addictions, recovery and crisis counselling.

The Barrett Centre is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Download the Barrett Centre Brochure
Barrett Centre Brochure 2022

Download a Referral Form:

(If you have trouble downloading the form, contact the Administration team at 905.529.4343 to receive a form through email)

Referral Form 2022 (fillable)

Referral Form 2022 (PDF)

 

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