Mental Health and Crisis
Intervention Program


Program Information:
This program is staffed by a team facilitator/counselor and a crisis counselor. We are funded by the SW LHIN.

What is Unique about our Program?
We provide culturally competent skills and knowledge in the areas of First Nations, Métis and Inuit, history and family life, as well as sensitivity to the barriers and challenges many people face when accessing mainstream services. We are well informed of other local and provincial agencies that offer services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.

Catchment Area of this Program
We provide services to on and off reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in the city of London. People in the eight area communities can access us if they are able to travel to London for services.

Eligibility for this Program
We serve all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, status and non status, and their families (regardless of their heritage). Our services are primarily for older children (8 years +), youth, adults and older individuals.  We will meet with family members to assist with referrals for younger children to appropriate services within the community.

Location of Services
Most counseling services will be held at our London office on William Street.  

Services Provided for Individuals

Mental Health Counselling:

  • Short-term counseling
  • Longer term counseling
  • Screening and some assessment
  • Referral and consultation

Crisis Counseling:

  • Crisis counseling and brief counseling
  • Suicide assessment and prevention
  • Client advocacy
  • Linkage and referral

Services Provided for Agencies

  • Consultation
  • Interagency Advocacy

Accessing Services

Call our main office (519-672-4079) and ask for a counselor in the Mental Health Team. The counselor will ask you some questions in a preliminary phone intake prior to your appointment. The counselor will inform you if you are elligible for services and if there is a wait list.  
All referrals welcome, including self - referral. You do not have to be a patient of SOAHAC to access Mental Health Services.

Regular Hours of Operation: Mon. to Fri. 8:30am to 4:30pm

Wait List
Crisis situations are our priority and will be responded to as soon as possible according to the availability of the Crisis Counselor.  There may be a wait list for longer term counseling of 2 to 5 weeks.

For Mental Health Counselling:
or to ask any questions about our Program call Mental Health/Team Facilitator: 519-672-4079 ext 238
For Crisis Appointments contact:
Crisis Counselor 519-672-4079 ext.231

S.O.A.H.A.C. London
425-427 William Street.
London, Ontario,
N6B 3E1
Phone: (519)-672-4079
EMAIL


Just a Reminder

  • Bring your health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) on your first visit.
  • If you have an urgent medical emergency, go to a Hospital Emergency Room and tell them the name of your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner at SOAHAC.


The Mental Health/Crisis program is funded by South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)