Crisis Services (Suicide Counselling/Crisis Services) Westman Crisis Services, Brandon RHA | Organization | Westman Crisis Services (Crisis Services), Brandon RHA |
| Address | 404-13th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4R1 |
| Phone | (204) 725-4411 |
| Toll Free | 1-888-379-7699 |
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| Services |
Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU) provides initial assessment, screening, crisis intervention, and suicide intervention on the telephone or in person, to those in psychosocial or mental health crisis. Call 725-4411 (or 1-888-379-7699). Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is an 8-bed residential unit that provides short-term intensive care to those in psychosocial or mental health crisis, who require individualized treatment, but who do NOT require hospitalization. Clients who have suicidal thoughts are welcome. |
| Eligibility for Services |
Clients are 18 years of age and living in either the Brandon RHA or the Assiniboine RHA. Clients voluntarily access services, are willing and able to participate in their care and are able to contract for the safety of self and others. The CSU is not appropriate for people who have brain injury, are intoxicated or have physical health challenges that exceed this unit's resources. |
| How to Access the Services |
To access the Mobile Crisis Unit, call 725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699. For the Crisis Stabilization, a direct referral can be made by a professional who has done a mental status exam, or by the Mobile Crisis Unit. |
| Costs |
No cost. |
| Hours |
24 hours in both CSU and MCU. |
| Other Relevant Information |
The CSU is not appropriate for people whose need is strictly shelter or housing. |
