Walk-in Clinics 

  Every Wednesday we will be offering “A Session At A Time” Single session counselling;

from 12:30 to 8:00pm, with last appointment at 6:30pm,
at our Niagara Falls Resource Centre, 6760 Morrison Street.  

What is “A Session at a Time” Walk In Counselling?

It is counselling service for adults 16 and up that enables individuals to see CMHA counsellors at their decided moment of need.
The intention is to create opportunities for immediate problem solving and therapeutic conversation, as well as connectedness to other CMHA services if required.  For most individuals a single session may be all that is needed, however the walk in service may be used more than once.    

Who Can Attend?

Individual adults, 16 years or older may come in who are requesting counselling services, from across the Niagara Region. The focus or agenda of the counselling is based on what the individual wants from the meeting.

The walk in counselling is not meant to be an emergency or crisis service.

  In the case of a crisis situation, please contact COAST at 1-800-263-4944.

MENTAL HEALTH URGENT  SUPPORT SERVICES

  We will be located in accessible community locations (to be announced, visit website regularly for updated information) to provide assistance for individuals 16 years of age and older,  in St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls.

Hours of operation will initially be 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please phone 905-641-5222 to contact Urgent Support

Mental health counselors will be available to assist individuals in meeting immediate needs for problem solving, goal setting and linking to appropriate community supports.

Based on assessment of individual needs, follow-up services may include short-term brief solution focused counseling sessions, telephone counseling and support with bridging to longer-term resources.

Individuals may self-refer by visiting a location or be referred by other mental health and addictions partners within the community.

A referral form is available here.

Elaine Edmiston being honoured at the St. Catharines 25th Annual Volunteer Recognition Event. She is standing next to Mayor Brian McMullan and also present are two City Councillors, Dawn Dodge and Bill Phillips.

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS RAISE $1135 FOR CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Canadian Mental Health Niagara would like to thank Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) Student Centres for their kind support.

The funds were raised at a pair of pancake breakfasts that were held on Thursday, March 28th at The Core in the Welland campus and The Armoury in the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.

Click here for the official Niagara College news release.

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Mental Health First Aid

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program is designed to improve your mental health literacy and to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to help people manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

This two day workshop is open to the general public, health service providers, front line workers and volunteers.

May 23 & 24, 2013 8:30am - 4pm 36 Page St. St. Catharines

Registration Fee: $225, Registration Form is here:

Additional dates! October 23 & 24, 2013 Registration Form is here:

Accreditation Canada awards CMHA Niagara full accreditation !

"We are proud to be able to continue to offer our quality-driven services to the
community of Niagara with this certification of our standards of excellence." Laura Garner, President "We stand with the best in delivering quality care to our clients".

  Depression Discussion Groups beginning in 2013