The Canadian Mental Health Association says it will try a “campus” model to improve physical access to mental health and addiction care in the city.
This involves a two-phase relocation to 194 Main St. West.
"This historic 7,800 square foot location has an interesting history, having once housed a Kresge department store for decades, and more recently a spa and salon," says a news release.
“By integrating this accessible ground-level space into our operations, we'll centralize many of our services within the same city block," says CEO Mary Davis. “We are delighted this interconnected campus model will enable streamlined access to essential mental health and addiction resources for the community.”
The newly named Peer Connections drop-in centre, currently at 351 Ferguson St., will move to 194 Main Street West on Monday, April 8. Operating hours will remain Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with entry via a side entrance on Fraser Street.
On April 15, Phase 2 will include moving CMHA North Bay and District’s main reception and all client meeting spaces for case management, trusteeship, and justice services from the current second-floor location at 176 Main West to the ground floor 194 Main West.
Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District is a not-for-profit, charitable organization.
