Mobile Crisis Program: A Successful First Year!
27-10-2020
October 1st marked one year, since the Red Lake / Ear Falls Mobile Crisis Program officially opened. The program is based out of Community Counselling & Addiction Services. In partnership with the Red Lake & Ear Falls OPP, the Mobile Crisis Program (MCP) provides crisis support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and addictions issues. Individuals can be referred by the OPP or Hospital, or they can call the 24/7 crisis line themselves (1-866-888-8988).
The MCP has proven to be a valuable resource to our community. In the past year, the program has been accessed 97 times. Mobile Crisis Workers attend the crisis situation in person, at the most appropriate location -- whether this is at the individual's home, in the community, or at the Hospital. This has relieved some pressure on the Emergency Department, as individuals can access support right in their own home. Common issues addressed include suicide risk, mental health concerns, substance use issues, and general distress. The program is available to individuals of ALL ages.
Pictured, here, are some of our local Mobile Crisis Workers, Director of CCAS, and RL OPP Staff Sergeant. Thank-you so much to this Team for their hard work, leadership, and dedication, over the past year! You've done an excellent job navigating this new program, while providing essential support to members of our community, at a critical time of need. The Hospital is grateful to see this program continue!
Although the Mobile Crisis Workers, themselves, are not available 24/7 (they are primarily available after hours), the Crisis Line is. If you are experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis at ANY time, please call 1-866-888-8988 for support.