Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Choices: Drug and Alcohol Counselling for Youth

Program:

Choices: Drug and Alcohol Counselling for Youth

Organization:

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce

Phone Numbers:

519-371-3642

Toll-Free:

1-888-451-CMHA (2642)

Fax:

519-371-7751

Website:

greybruce.cmha.ca/

Address:

Nortowne Plaza
1101 2nd Ave E, Suite 207
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2J1

Intersection:

2nd Ave E and 11th St E

Location:

North Grey with outreach to multiple communities in Bruce and Grey

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * after hours appointments available

Executives:

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

Service Description:

Counselling support for youth who are concerned about their own or someone else’s substance use. Counsellors work directly with youth and their families at various high schools and office settings throughout Grey Bruce

Programs offered:

counselling for youth
assessment & referral
counselling for parents/caregivers
education and clinical consultation
connection and collaboration with other support services as needed

Outreach services to high schools in Owen Sound, Chesley, Flesherton, Hanover, Kincardine, Lion's Head, Meaford, Port Elgin, Walkerton and Wiarton * appointments can also be made at Owen Sound site or Hanover site at 425 10th St, Unit 8

Fees:

Free

Application:

Self or service provider referral * appointments are booked centrally through the Owen Sound office * Wait times can vary depending on a variety of factors (acuity of situation, number of referrals received, location and delivery format) * To get connected to the choices staff member nearest to your community, call our addictions team at 519-371-3642 ext 1100

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Youths, 20 years of age and under who:

are struggling with substance use issues or are concerned about someone else’s substance use
reside in the Grey Bruce area
willing to participate in program and engage with your counsellor

* Parents/ guardians who are impacted by substance use

Languages:

English

Language Note:

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

Area(s) Served:

Bruce County and Grey County