Haldimand Norfolk Assertive Community Treatment Team
What this program does...
Haldimand Norfolk ACTT delivers specialized community based services to people 18 years of age or older within the Haldimand Norfolk area.
We serve people with complex physical, psychological and social needs due to severe mental illness (including schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major depression and bipolar disorder) accompanied by significant functional impairment, disruption of normal life tasks, periods of hospitalization and need for psychotropic medication.
How this program helps...
ACTT provides comprehensive individualized services to allow clients to gain or regain valuable and meaningful roles in the community. Our services are based on the belief that all individuals have the right to full participation in community living.
ACTT uses evidence-based therapeutic principles and approaches with the key goals of:
- Reduction of mental health symptoms
- Increased housing stability
- Heightened independence
- Greater life satisfaction
- Improvement in employment and educational outcomes
- Enhanced social and family relationships
Your Care Team
The ACT Team is staffed by a multidisciplinary group of professionals who share the responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support. The team includes specialists in psychiatry, nursing, social work, vocational counseling, addiction counseling, recreational therapy and peer support.
Haldimand Norfolk ACTT carries out its services in partnership with other area service providers, as well as physicians, family members and existing support networks.
Contact
Haldimand Norfolk ACTT
41 Norfolk Street South, Suite C
Simcoe, ON N3Y 0H1
Tel: 519-426-9980
Toll free 1-866-768-4818
Fax: 519-426-0971
Email: hnactt@stjoes.ca
Referral Process
Click here to download the referral form.
If self-referral, you will be sent the referral information to complete along with consent forms to speak with your family physician and any program from which you may have received treatment.
Having trouble accessing the Referral Form?
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Preparing for Your Visit
An appointment will be arranged for you to meet with representatives from the team including the psychiatrist. Any information that you may feel is helpful for ACTT to know should be brought with you along with a list of medications.
Bringing a support person or family member is also helpful.
We ask that you do not bring any valuables with you as the hospital cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Maps & Directions
We are located in Simcoe, Ontario.
Directions on request.