The Canadian Mental Health Association, Oxford is a community organization committed to building inclusive, healthy communities.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Oxford is one organization in a group of agencies and individuals working in partnership. The Oxford County Mental Health & Addictions Network identifies and plans for county mental health services and resources. It is important for all of us to be aware of these partnerships. Efficient and appropriate service planning and provision involves the co-operation, flexibility and commitment of many people.
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Services Offered
Crisis & Outreach Services The Crisis & Outreach Services of CMHA Oxford provides Crisis Intervention to individuals via telephone or in person. Crisis & Outreach Services are mobile, meaning a worker is able to meet with an individual anywhere in the community. As well, we serve as a 24-hour-a-day back-up to all other direct service programs of CMHA, the Oxford ACT Team, the BSO Geriatric Outreach Team through Woodstock Hospital, and the Addiction Services of Thames Valley OTN Withdrawal Management Program. The Crisis & Outreach team provides support to individuals experiencing distress as a result of any of the following: * suicidal/homicidal thoughts or attempts * grief reactions * distressing mental health symptoms * self-harm * abuse * substance abuse * relationship issues * housing issues * financial concerns * stress * employment issues * conflict with the law * individuals requiring access to mental health services
Fees and Payment
Services are free and confidential.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.