The Community Outreach Team provides intensive case management services for persons with severe mental illness living in the community. The team also assists clients who are ready to 'step down' from the more extensive support provided by the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Community Outreach Team is part of the Providence Care Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Service and is based at Community Support Services, 525 Montreal Street, Kingston.
- Ongoing treatment, rehabilitation and support to help clients reach their goals for community living
- Weekly medication clinics
- Assistance with living arrangements and finding employment
- Shared care with family physicians
- Referrals to other service providers
- Liaison with families, physicians, and all providers involved in the client's care.
Contact:
Sally Lake, Program Support Secretary & Administrative Assistant to the Director, at (613) 540-6166 ext. 4100; Fax (613) 540-6169.
Michael Heer, Director, Schizophrenia/Rehabilitation Outpatient Services and Team Manager, Community Outreach Team, at (613) 540-6165 ext. 4126; Fax (613) 540-6169.
Referrals:
Clients can self-refer or be referred by family, mental health workers, hospitals, family physicians and community agencies. All referrals are addressed through the Providence Care-Mental Health Services/Frontenac Mental Health Services Central Intake Committee c/o the intake coordinator Helen Larson at (613) 540-6165 ext. 4215; Fax (613) 540-6169. Referral forms are available upon request.
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