Grimsby town council has approved the creation of a child and youth mental health walk-in clinic. The only issue standing in the way, is the need for a free, safe space to house it.

Earlier this week, council heard from Pathstone CEO Shaun Baylis and GBF ED, Stacy Elia about why this kind of outreach is important.

We acknowledged the need to get further into communities across our region and this is the most effective way to do it. Offering immediate mental health counselling which we know is essential, means kids are heard as soon as they seek support without delay. Town and city councils are walking with us shoulder to shoulder on this effort and as a result, we have been able to establish seven Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic sites across Niagara.
Shaun Baylis, CEO Pathstone Mental Health

The GBF team is proud to have been a part of bringing Pathstone’s walk-in-clinic to Grimsby. We appreciate the efforts of all involved as we continue to further expand mental health supports in Grimsby, and feel this is a brilliant way to remove barriers to treatment in our community.
Stacy Elia, Executive Director GBF Community Services

The Grimsby Benevolent Fund is very excited to have built a relationship with the Pathstone Mental Health group. The Town of Grimsby’s decision to bring a walk-in clinic to the youth of our community is an example of what can be done when passionate and motivated groups collaborate to reach a common goal. The walk-in clinic is another “box checked off” for the GBF as it continues to deploy its resources, and have a positive impact on the mental health of our community.
Tom Beach, Chair of GBF Mental Health

This partnership ensures that families don’t have to go far for immediate mental health support for their children. Once a space has been found, the Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic will be open one day per week in the town of Grimsby. There is no appointment, no cost and no health card needed to see a Pathstone clinician for mental health support.

On behalf of Council we are delighted to partner with Pathstone and GBF Community Services to bring this important support for mental health to Grimsby. The walk-in clinic will provide youth and families access to crucial resources in our community.
Jeff Jordan, Mayor of Grimsby

The ideal space will be donated one day per week. It needs to be private, easy to access, (public transportation or centrally located) safe and offers a public reception until 7:30 pm on the chosen walk-in clinic day. Ideally a community health centre is suitable, while the Town of Lincoln will house their walk-in clinic in a room off of the library at the Fleming Centre. We are open to having a conversation and site inspection with anyone looking to support this effort through the offer of a free space.
Kim Rossi, Director of Philanthropy & PR Pathstone Mental Health

Currently, Hear & Now Walk-In clinic sites are open in Fort Erie, Welland, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Beamsville and soon, Grimsby. Available to children, youth and families living in the Niagara Region, a Pathstone clinician will meet with parents with children who are 6 and under and youth up to age 18 on a first come first serve basis.

*Those interested in offering a free space to house Grimsby’s Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic can connect with:
Kim Rossi p. 905.688.6850 x 167  c. 289.969.8342  e. krossi@pathstone.ca

Locations:

Coming Soon Grimsby
One day per week / 11:30 am – 7:30 pm / Location TBD

Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Welland
Day / Time: EVERY Monday- 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: John Howard Building, 225 East Main Street, Welland, ON

Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Fort Erie
Day / Time: EVERY Tuesday- 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: Bridges Community Health Centre – 1485 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, ON

Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Port Colborne
Day / Time: EVERY Wednesday – 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: Bridges Community Health Centre – 380 Elm Street, Port Colborne, ON

Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Niagara Falls
Day / Time: EVERY Thursday – 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: The Niagara Falls Community Health Centre; 4790 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON

Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Beamsville
Day / Time: EVERY Thursday – 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: Fleming Centre, 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville, ON
*Beginning August 15th

Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – St. Catharines – OPEN 5 days per week
Days / Times: EVERY Monday- Thursday- 9am – 7pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
EVERY Friday- 9am – 4pm (last appointment taken at 3pm)
Location: Branscombe Mental Health Centre (BMHC), 1338 Fourth Avenue in St. Catharines, ON
*Please note, parking at BMHC is $2 for the first hour, $5 MAX.