CMHA Huron Perth to consolidate Stratford services at new Hibernia Street location

The new home base for CMHA Huron Perth will be located at 380 Hibernia St. in Stratford. With the recent amalgamation, programs and services will now be streamlined under one roof.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services will begin a two-phase move to a new office later this month as the first step toward providing easier access to, and more space for, its services in Stratford.

As of Monday, April 27, all CMHA Huron Perth programs and services in Stratford will be amalgamated and located under one roof at 380 Hibernia St. This integration aims to streamline services, enhance collaboration among staff and improve client access to programs.

“Bringing all our Stratford-based programs and services to one location will provide streamlined access and, ultimately, enhanced care for our clients,” said CMHA Huron Perth CEO Catherine Hardman. “Change can be difficult, but we’re here to support those who access our programs and services however we can as we go through this transition period.”

CMHA Huron Perth’s new Stratford home base will include approximately 9,000 square feet of office space to accommodate all its programs and services and help better serve the community.

The new space will also offer improved accessibility, free parking on-site and is within walking distance of two transit stops.

“We integrated the two organizations about three years ago, and since that time have had two locations in Stratford,” said Hardman. “It’s been a goal for us to find somewhere we can bring all the services under one roof, and we now have that opportunity with Hibernia Street. We’re excited to be able to have everyone in one place.”

CMHA Huron Perth is a local mental health and addictions agency that provides a variety of services, including addiction counselling for youth and adults, mental health case management, peer support, court support, counselling for problem gambling and behavioural change, supportive housing, community withdrawal management and more.

Its goal is to provide quality services and easier access for those impacted by mental health and/or addiction issues in communities across Huron and Perth.

During the transition, there may be changes to scheduling. The Huron-Perth Clinic, which provides physician-led addiction medicine services, will continue to operate from 380 Hibernia St. on its regular schedule (Mondays and Thursdays), and the Stratford Connection Centre and Warming Centre will continue to operate from St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 9 Douro St.

Clients and families with questions or concerns may reach out to their worker directly for more information.