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Brant Safe Beds

Brant Safe Beds – FACT SHEET

Goals

The objectives of this program will be attained via the following:

Goals for Safe Bed Supports

✓ Provide short term stay – no longer than 30 days

✓ Supportive counselling for immediate crisis presented

✓ Develop relapse prevention plans

✓ Develop discharge planning

✓ Develop linkages to other services

✓ Provide follow up supports with Case Management

✓ Harm Reduction (when applicable)

Referral pathways to programming

The Safe Beds will be intended for individuals who are 16 years of age and older, with a mental disorder (no diagnosis required), those who are in crisis that has police involvement, are able to be safely supported in the community, are not at risk of harm to selves or others, are not suitable for hospitalization and criminal detention. Referrals from all social services and mental health agencies, physicians will follow the same admission and screening process.  

Clients will be given information for other resources.

To access the Safe Beds, for those who have immediate contact with the police will be:

Admission Criteria

To make referrals call:

7 days per week, 365 days per year – 24 hours per day.

Phone:  519-752-2998 ext. 401

Download BSB information flyer here: Brant Safe Beds brochure

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