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Mental Health Day Program

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3001 Hospital Gate, Area J, Mental Health Program, 4th Floor
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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905-338-4123 (one-Link)
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1-877-825-9011 (Halton Crisis Outreach and Support Team, COAST)
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Toll-Free: 1-844-216-7411 (one-Link)
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Fax: 905-338-2878 (one-Link)
iconPath The program area is open from 8am-4pm and staff are available during those hours for assistance
The core group program: Mon-Thu 9am–2pm * Fri 9am-12noon

Application

Physician's referral to be faxed to One-Link at 905-338-2878

Eligibility / Target Population

People 18 years and older living in Halton and diagnosed with mental illness and who require intensive supports to prevent hospitalization or facilitate transition to the community

Fees

None - Program is covered by OHIP * Patients are responsible for their own lunch and transportation

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive services available upon request

Area Served

Halton Region

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Paid parking

Description of Services

Six-week intensive group program for individuals requiring an alternative to inpatient admission or a follow-up from an inpatient admission * focus is on crisis management, symptom stabilization and skills development * team consists of  occupational therapists, nursing, psychiatry and social work * focus on learning new coping skills, self-reliance and personal growth * programming incorporates evidence-based practices including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness

Services include:
  • psychiatric assessment and treatment
  • supportive therapy
  • group-based education and skill building related to stress management, coping, communication, and managing illness
  • family education
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025: Suggest an edit