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Dufferin County and Peel Region - In-STED (In-Short Term Emergency Diversion)

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60 Courtneypark Dr W, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON
L5W 0B3
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Central Intake and Access: 905-795-8742 ext 3
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Toll-Free: 1-855-795-8742
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Fax: 1-844-509-2601
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
Referral through hospital

Eligibility / Target Population
People 16 years and up

Fees
None

Executives
Susan Doyle - Chief Executive Officer
susan.doy@shipshey.ca
Sumiyyah Choudhary - Director of Clinical Health and Wellness

Contacts
Nicole Abruscato - Manager, Central Intake and Access
905-795-8742 ext 2233 * nicole.abruscato@shipshey.ca

Languages
English

Area Served
Dufferin County and Peel Region

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Provides timely, short-term, community-based mental health and addiction support to individuals experiencing heightened vulnerability. The program helps individuals stabilize, work on goals and connect to additional appropriate supports In-STED is designed to reduce repeat and non-essential visits to emergency departments by addressing needs earlier and more holistically. The team works collaboratively with individuals, families, and community partners to provide short-term case management supports, service navigation, and warm linkages to ongoing community-based services Referrals to the program are received from Trillium Health Partners, supporting seamless transitions from hospital to community care and promoting continuity, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026: Suggest an edit