Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - New Directions for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Problems

Application

Self or service provider referral * referrals are received and screened centrally through the Owen Sound site

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People aged 16 years of age or older and

are pregnant or parenting children (6 years of age or under) and are impacted by own or someone else’s substance use
may be working towards access, or involved with Child Protective Services
reside in the Grey Bruce area
be willing to participate in the program and engage with the counsellor

Fees

Free

Executives

Scott McKay - Director, Client Services
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested

Area(s) Served

Bruce County and Grey County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for people who are pregnant or parenting children aged 6 years and less and impacted by their own or someone else's substance use

Program offers:

works to improve health and well-being
develop recovery goals to manage substance-use and mental health issues
client-centered approach to therapy by supporting each client with unique goals (ex. abstain, help manage/reduce use of substance, harm reduction)
trauma-informed assessment, and treatment planning
one-on-one counselling (in-person, virtual or phone appointments)
groups are run intermittently in collaboration with community partners
advocacy, support, case conferencing and referrals
harm reduction and relapse prevention planning