Crisis Response: 24/7/365 Help for Kids and Families

Post date: Nov 3, 2016 5:07:18 PM

Call 416-410-8615

Challenges are something all families cope with, but sometimes stress turns into distress and a mental health crisis. Should this happens, kids and parents can get help at any time, even after hours from the Peel Children's Centre

The Crisis Response Service operated by Peel Children's Centre is available 24 hours a day, even on holidays. Call 416-410-8615 from anywhere in Peel Region.

We offer free, immediate support for children and youths under age 18 experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as their parents and caregivers. Mental health crises may include, but are not limited to:

  • parent-child conflict
  • school concerns
  • suicidality
  • self-harm
  • substance misuse
  • stress
  • anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • depression
  • parenting concerns

The Crises Response Service provides:

  • immediate crisis stabilization over the phone
  • development of safety plans
  • in-person support in clients' homes, the community or the office between 9 am and 9 pm
  • short-term, crisis-focused counselling, and
  • referrals and bridging support to other services in the community.

We encourage you to advise clients, students, patients, constituents, or members in Peel about this service.

Click here to learn more about the Peel Children's Centre

Together we can ensure that families know how to get help when they are in a crisis.