Thanks to a joint commitment and true community effort, mental health services are now being offered in Niagara-on-the-Lake through a Walk-In Clinic operated by Pathstone Mental Health.
This collaborative effort involved Lord Mayor Betty Disero, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Red Roof Retreat, Niagara Community Foundation and Pathstone.
Youth Mental Health support is incredibly important and we are thrilled to be working with our partners to bring this crucial service into Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s important for all youth to know there is a safe place for them to come and discuss and receive support for any mental health issues they may be dealing with. With Council and the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council on board we are excited to get started and to be able offer this critical support to our citizens.
Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Betty Disero
Having a welcoming environment where our NOTL youth can go to feel safe, and to find someone who is caring and listening to their needs and concerns, is a very positive step to reaching the youth in our community. I hope that every youth will see this as a place they can go to ask questions, learn strategies, and find answers.
Chair, Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Bethany Poltl
The Walk-In Clinic will be open each Monday, from 11:30 am until 7:30 pm(last appointment taken at 6pm) at Red Roof Retreat on Concession 6, starting Monday, September 9th. Mental Health support is offered one-on-one by a Pathstone clinician at no cost, with no appointment or health card required.
With approximately 3,000 children and youth in Niagara-on-the-Lake it was important that they had mental health services locally. With this commitment, they become the eighth Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic across Niagara and all sites are open to anyone under the age of 18, living in Niagara.
Director of Philanthropy & PR at Pathstone, Kim Rossi,
The Town has already solidified a two year commitment to provide walk-in services in partnership with Niagara Community Foundation.
We are able to provide funding for this program through the Niagara-on-the-Lake Healthcare Foundation Fund which was created in 2018 for the purposes of supporting the delivery of healthcare services to the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake. To be able to assemble such a collection of groups to come together to make this project come to fruition in NOTL, as it has in a number of other municipalities, speaks to the positive impact we can have when we work together.
Executive Director Niagara Community Foundation, Bryan Rose
In search of a space that was safe, private and accessible, Red Roof Retreat was the ideal location.
Our space and property have been helping so many families for the past 20 years, and we welcome the opportunity to share it with children and youth seeking mental health support. Together, we hope the walk-in clinic can give hope and positive growth to the young people who need it the most. We are honored to be part of this initiative.
Executive Director at Red Roof Retreat, Steffanie Bjorgan
All eight locations of the Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic are open to all Niagara residents up to age 18.
Locations:
NEW Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day / Time: EVERY Monday – 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: Red Roof Retreat- 1594 Concession 6 Road
*Beginning September 9th
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
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
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
Satellite Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic – Grimsby
Day / Time: EVERY Wednesday– 11:30 am – 7:30 pm (last appointment taken at 6pm)
Location: Grimsby Public Library, 18 Carnegie Lane
*Beginning September 11th
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 Avenue
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 Drive
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, 1338 Fourth Avenue
*Please note, parking at BMHC is $2.50 for the first hour, $5 MAX.
About Pathstone Mental Health
Pathstone Mental Health is a community-based organization whose mission it is to provide innovative and effective treatment for all children in Niagara diagnosed with mental health issues. Thanks to support from our donors and volunteers, we are able to address and meet the needs of children and their families as the only accredited provider of mental health services for children in Niagara. Helping kids in Niagara for over 50 years. Note, Crisis Services are offered 24/7 by calling 1-800-263-4944.
Media Contact – for Questions / Interviews:
Kim Rossi – Director of Philanthropy & Public Relations
Pathstone Mental Health/ Pathstone Foundation
905.688.6850 x 167 c. 289.969.8342 e. krossi@pathstone.ca