Question 1

Counseling & Mental Health Services

Accepted Answer

Nipissing Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing People for Equal Partnership in Mental Health (PEP) Community Counseling Centre of Nipissing  Canadian Mental Health Association (Nipissing)   Muskoka Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (Counseling Walk-In Clinic) Algonquin Family Health Team  Cottage Country Family Health Team Canadian Mental Health Association (Muskoka-Parry Sound)   Additional Support: Mental Health Apps Headspace Wisdo

Question 2

Suicide & Crisis Lines

Accepted Answer

Crisis Text Line Kids Help Phone Good 2 Talk (Post-Secondary Students) 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support (North Bay Regional Health Centre) Mental Health Crisis Line (Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound)

Question 3

CAS Health Insurance & Aftercare Benefits

Accepted Answer

Our Children's Aid Society provides basic health and dental care coverage to any child in care (regardless of their in-care legal staus).    Prescriptions & Dental Expenses for Youth in Care: Each youth in care will receive a Claim Secure Benefit Card with their group plan on it.  This card can be shown at any pharmacy or dentist office and any prescription fee or dental fees will be billed directly to North Bay & Parry Sound Children's Aid Society. There should be no payment required directly from the youth.   For any para-medical or medical services (eye coverage, glasses, orthotics, physio-therapy, etc)  not related to perscriptions or dental, the youth must contact their Childcare/Youth worker to set up payment.    The Childcare/Youth worker will make the arrangements necessary for the medical services to be paid for and received by the youth, without the youth having to directly pay for it.   Aftercare Benefits for Former Youth in Care: The Aftercare Benefits Initiative (ABI) is a comprehensive health and dental benefits program for former youth in care.  The program provides a broad range of benefit coverage, including prescription drug, dental, vision, and extended health benefits, counselling, and life support services.   Eligible youth are former Extended Society Care/Crown wards, former Continued Care & Support for Youth (CCSY) who are between 21 and 25 years of age.    If you are unsure if your health care provider accepts CAS Insurance, call before your appointment to confirm.

Question 4

Walk-In Clinics

Accepted Answer

Walk-In Clinics North Bay Walk-In Clinics Muskoka

Question 5

Telehealth Ontario

Accepted Answer

Tele health is for non-emergency, health questions.  It's free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.   Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000
Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007