MHSRC Crisis Management

Experiencing a mental health crisis? Call Crisis Line: 1-866-996-0991

Who We Help

Anyone 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis.

Who Can Request Our Services

Individuals (self-referrals)
Family Members and Friends
Hospital Emergency Rooms
Emergency Response Services and Police
Family Physicians
Health Care and Social Service Professionals
Community Agencies

To ask for help, call Mental Health Service Renfrew County (MHSRC):
MHSRC Central Referral and Info Line

613-732-8770 extension 8006

1-800-991-7711 extension 8006

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm except holidays

How We Can Help

Mental Health Services Renfrew County (MHSRC) provides:

Toll-free, bilingual telephone support via the 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-866-996-0991
Referral when indicated to the local OPP Mobile Crisis Team, daily 10 am to 8 pm
Rapid assessment, de-escalation and stabilization of those in crisis with the help of supporting caregivers, family and friends
Facilitation or prevention of acute hospital admissions
Follow-up visits and in-community support
Access to wellness information and community resources

A mental health crisis does not necessarily require hospital-based assessment. It can be effectively supported in your community by the MHSRC team. Timely intervention goes a long way towards reducing the risk of an escalating crisis.