What is COAST, and how can they help me in a mental health crisis?
COAST stands for “Crisis Outreach and Support Team”. We are a mobile crisis team made up of Crisis Workers who can assist in a mental health-related crisis situation. The COAST Child and Youth Program provides service to children and youth up to the 18th birthday who reside in the Hamilton, Ontario Area, and provides mental health information to parents or caregivers of a child or youth in a mental health crisis. Those individuals over the age of 18 are referred to the Adult COAST team. COAST provides a range of accessible services that include outreach, assessment, support and interventions to help prevent further crisis.
