When there is a mental health crisis at hand, it can be stressful to quickly navigate through the multitude of resources available to you in the community. On this page, you will find a simple guide to some of the most important resources that may be helpful for you in a mental health crisis.
How To Get A Psychiatric Assessment
When a person appears to be suffering from a mental disorder but is unwilling to obtain help, a mental health assessment may be necessary. There are options for people who want to get an assessment for someone who is refusing to have one voluntarily.
Mental Health in the Workplace
With one in five Canadians experiencing a mental health illness in their lifetime, employers need to recognize warning signs in their employees and help them obtain early treatment. This helpful link will aid in the process of ensuring you have what you need in place.
Local Hospital Emergency Rooms
Knowing where you can access a local emergency room when faced with a mental health crisis is important.
Local Courthouses
There are instances where having access to a local courthouse at your fingertips is necessary. Here, we have compiled a list of courthouses that you will find in all geographic areas covered by the Mental Health Crisis Line.