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Integrated Client Services
Case Management
Bio-psychosocial Rehabilitation emphasizing client choice, empowerment, and individual strengths, is provided on a one-to-one basis. Services include care planning, problem solving, coaching on therapeutic lifestyle choices and education on health and medication. As well, advocacy in accessing financial benefits, housing, food, clothing and community health services is provided. Crisis prevention, consultation and coordination, monitoring, support and life skills are also important functions of the Case Management role.
Dual Diagnosis Specialist
Assessment and support is provided to dually diagnosed individuals (individuals with a mental illness and a diagnosis of developmental delay), and with their families and other service providers to develop crisis prevention plans, facilitate community integration and coordinate developmental and mental health services.
Available in Chatham-Kent.
Early Detection and Intervention Services (EDIS)
Early intervention is key! EDIS provides early intervention services to individuals between the ages of 14-35 who are experiencing a first onset of Psychosis. Services include: screening, nursing assessment, comprehensive assessment, linkage with a psychiatrist and other community supports, individual treatment planning, psychotherapy, reintegration support, family engagement, community awareness and education.
Family Support Program
The CMHA team recognizes that engaging family members is a crucial part of the treatment process. Engaging with family members improves the assessment process, provides the relative with positive supports, will promote a better recovery and decreases the occurrence of relapse. The Family Support Program provides individual family intervention to families of persons who have a loved one who may be struggling with a mental illness.
Available in Sarnia Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
First Nations Community Support Services
Intensive Case Management support is offered onsite at the Kettle Point Health Centre, Walpole Island Health Centre and Aamjiwnaang Health Centre.
Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team and Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
With the goal of enhancing quality of life for older adults with complex mental health needs, this team is comprised of a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses, and Social Workers. They provide psychiatric evaluation and care within long-term care settings and they work collaboratively with partners to support clients with stabilization. Members of this team also deliver care as members of the ‘Behavioural Supports Ontario’ Lambton County Lead Team. Referrals accepted from Primary Care.
Available in Sarnia Lambton.
Indigenous Services
The CMHA Indigenous Team provides culturally sensitive Mental Health Services to Indigenous people. Indigenous staff provides services tailored to the individual needs of each community. This multidisciplinary team is comprised of Social Workers, Registered Practical Nurses, and Social Service Workers. CMHA staff partner with existing supports in the communities of Kettle & Stony Point, Aamjiwnaang, Walpole Island and Delaware Nation as well as the Sarnia Lambton Native Friendship Centre.
Available in Sarnia Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
Long Acting Injectable and Clozaril Monitoring Clinic
Administration of psychiatric medication, assessment and monitoring of individuals receiving injections and short-term medication monitoring in office or in the community. Metabolic syndrome monitoring is also provided, which includes monitoring the physical health effects and psychiatric medications.
Available in Sarnia Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
Mental Wellness Centre & Recovery College
A welcoming, peer-driven space where adults living with mental health concerns can find connection, understanding, and practical support along with free, community-based courses designed by and for people with lived experience of mental health and/or substance-use challenges.
Available in Sarnia Lambton.
Supportive Housing
Guided by the Housing First philosophy; a recovery oriented, evidence-based intervention model that involves the provision of permanent housing and/or emergency housing providing wrap-around supports to individuals who are homeless and living with mental illness.
Available in Sarnia Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO)
Chatham-Kent & Sarnia Lambton
For youth ages 12 – 25, the Youth Wellness Hubs are welcoming, youth-friendly spaces with services for young people and their families who are looking for supports related to mental health and substance use concerns.
You can reach out for support just by walking in or contacting the hub by phone or email. Our team of professionals are here to provide mental health, substance use, peer support, education, employment, wellness, and so much more. At your first appointment, we will spend some time getting to know you and we will get a better understanding of your needs through an assessment. From there, our team will work with you to determine the programs and services that will best meet your needs.
More information about the Youth Wellness Hubs can be found online YWHO Ontario website, by phone, email or just by stopping in to speak with one of our YWHO team members. Follow YWHO on social media: