Support/Services

Crisis/Short Term Services
Integrated Client Services
Preventive Education Program

INTEGRATED CLIENT SERVICES

ACCESS Committee / Intake and Assessment: 

The Access Committee provides a single point of access, and initial assessment, for all community-based adult (16 years and older) mental health services in Lambton County. 

Referrals for mental health services are made by completing and submitting an “Access Form” (a referral form that captures important information about the individual being referred) and are accepted from all sources (i.e. self-referral, family, friends, physicians, clergy, community service providers, etc.). 

At times when CMHA Services are determined to be inappropriate for the individual in question, referrals to other community services will be made whenever possible.    

If you would like to complete an Access Form, please call
519-337-5411 to schedule an appointment time, or drop in to our office at 210 Lochiel Street, Sarnia.

Community Case Manager

Intensive Case Management: 

Rehabilitation (known as “bio psycho-social rehabilitation”) emphasizing client choice, empowerment, and individual strengths, is provided on a 1:1 ratio.  Services include care planning, problem solving 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. 

Vocational Program: 

Individuals with mental illness are assisted to explore, secure and maintain educational, volunteer and employment related activities. 

Depot/Clozaril Clinic Services: 

Administration of psychiatric medication, as well as assessment and monitoring of individuals receiving injections and oral Clozaril, is provided.  This service is available at the Clinic at CMHA, in a client’s home, or at our satellite offices in Kettle Point and Petrolia. 

Diabetic Clinic: 

A multidisciplinary Diabetes screening, prevention and support program, including foot care, the support of a Nurse Practitioner, and health teaching related to nutrition and lifestyle changes. 

Early Detection and Intervention Services (EDIS):

Early intervention is key!  EDIS provides early intervention services to individuals who are experiencing a first onset of Psychosis.  Services include: screening, comprehensive assessment, linkage with a psychiatrist and other community supports, individual treatment planning, reintegration support, family engagement, community awareness and education. 

Supportive Housing: 

Provides safe, affordable housing through a rent supplement for individuals who have a mental illness and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. This program also offers intensive case management support.  

Concurrent Disorders Case Manager: 

Provides screening of all clients in receipt of CMHA Services for concurrent disorders (mental illness and addiction).  Additionally, the Concurrent Disorders Specialist provides intensive case management services for clients diagnosed with a complex concurrent disorder.  A Concurrent Disorder Group is offered on a weekly basis. 

Psycho-educational Groups: 

Open and closed-ended groups provide education and support to clients. Education topics are identified by members and deal with a variety of issues. Groups meet on a weekly basis. 

Trustee Services: 

Individuals with serious mental illness are assisted to develop the necessary skills to manage their financial affairs. 

First Nations Community Support Services: 

Intensive Case Management support is also offerred onsite at the Kettle Point Health Centre. 

After Care Program

The Aftercare Program provides support to individuals that no longer require Intensive Case Management Services.

The program is initiated after an individual’s treatment plan has been completed, and as they are approaching discharge from services.  The discharge plan is designed by the client in cooperation with the Clinical Case Manager before transfer is made to the Aftercare Program.

The program may include one or both of the following components:

Maintaining established wellness plans, relapse prevention planning, and education on the process for re-engaging with services (should they be required in the future), are primary objectives of the Aftercare Program.

Upon completion of the client’s discharge plan, the Aftercare Worker will refer the individual on to the Lambton Mental Health Crisis Service for a year of follow up. Contacts will be made at 3, 6 and 12 months following Aftercare.

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