Brightshores Health System - Owen S

Program:

Mental Health and Addictions Services

Organizations:

Brightshores Health System
Owen Sound Hospital

Description of Services:

Hospital and community-based mental health services for people with a serious mental illness or addiction * inpatient and outpatients services

Assertive Community Treatment Team Comprehensive integrated recovery-focused services to people with a serious mental illness

Case Managment Program Case Management workers offer short-term, goal-oriented services to improve mental health, quality of life and opportunity to work towards recovery * includes life skills training, community support and advocacy for people who have a serious mental illness

Community Addiction Treatment Services (CATS) Outpatient addiction assessment treatment, referral and follow-up services

Community Mental Health Service Coordinator Resources, collaboration, and consultation to service providers, consumers, families, and the legal system regarding information about mental health legislation and community treatment orders

Crisis Intervention Team and Crisis Support Program Help to people and families who are in mental health crisis or emergency situations

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Program (DBT) Skill training groups to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder

Dual Diagnosis Program Assessment, consultation, treatment and support to hospitals, doctors, service providers, patients and families living with a dual diagnosis (diagnosed developmental disability who are experiencing a mental health problem)

Family Crisis Support Worker Support to family members who are seeking treatment of a relative or friend in a psychiatric and/or psychosocial crisis at the emergency department of the Owen Sound Hospital

Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP) Recovery-focused comprehensive case management and treatment for people experiencing symptoms or warning signs of a first incident of psychosis or at risk of psychosis * includes psychoeducation, assessment, treatment planning, one-on-one and group counselling, family support and education, community education

Psychiatric Urgent Clinic Timely and comprehensive psychiatric assessment for urgent, non-emergent mental health problems * includes medication clinic, geriatric clinic, child psychiatry clinic * time-limited follow-up available

Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre (SAPACC) Emotional support, medical care and counselling for victims of recent sexual assault, adult survivors of sexual abuse and survivors of partner abuse

Wellness and Recovery Centre 45-bed facility that provides a safe environment for individuals in need of support and management of their substance use and mental health concerns.

Services and Programs:

Requirements

Fees:

Most services covered by OHIP

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

People with mental health problems

Application:

Walk in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most other services

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Grey and Bruce

Contact Information

Phone Numbers:

Brightshores Mental Health and Addictions Navigation Line: 519-376-3303

Email:

web@brightshores.ca

Website:

www.gbhs.on.ca/mental-health-addiction-services

Address:

1800 8th St E, Box 1800
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6M9

Map

Intersection:

8th St E and 11th Ave E

Location:

North Grey

Hours:

Crisis Services in Emergency Departments: Daily 24 hours
Brightshores Mental Health and Addictions Navigation Line: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Jul 29, 2025

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