Nurse Practitioner Stepped Care Program
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Stepped Care Program works to transition CMHA Toronto clients into the community, once they have acquired the knowledge and skills, and feel confident and capable in managing their own health care needs.
NP Stepped Care is a “pathway” from clinical supports to community-based resources. We help clients strive towards independence and well-being and have sense of empowerment, where they are confident in their ability to manage their health care.
Who are NP Stepped Care services for?
The NP Stepped Care Program is for clients currently registered in a CMHA Toronto Program. The NP Stepped Care team works in partnership with various CMHA Toronto programs to identify individuals who no longer require intensive services but could benefit from ongoing support and treatment as they advance in their recovery journey.
What services does the program provide?
The NP Stepped Care team will provide clients with mental health support in much of the same way they receive it now. Care and treatment are provided by the Nurse Practitioner who takes over the prescribing of treatment, as well as by the nurse case managers who collaborate as a team with the client to assist and support in furthering their health care and wellness goals.
Services can include: prescribing medication, medication monitoring, mental health status exam, crisis management, connection to internal/external/community supports, education about mental illness and symptom management, IM injections (home or office), metabolic monitoring, and family support.
Where are NP Stepped Care services offered?
For NP Stepped Care, we have two locations. You will be enrolled at either our West or East office site based on your geographic location. Our mental health support services are available in our office, at your home, or in the community. Our clients are provided with the flexibility to meet with our nurse practitioners or nurse case managers over the phone, in person, or through virtual platforms like OTN.
CMHA Toronto West Office
700 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 480
CMHA Toronto East Office
1200 Markham Rd., Suite 500
How do you apply to the NP Stepped Care Program?
To access our services, you must be a CMHA Toronto client. The first step is to have a conversation with your worker. As you advance in your recovery, you and your worker may notice that less assistance is needed. At this time, your worker will send a referral to NP Stepped Care. We will take your submission under consideration and schedule a meeting between you, your current worker, one of our nurse practitioners and one of our nurse case managers so we can get to know you and discuss your care needs.