vision

​Children, youth, adults and families will grow and thrive in a safe and healthy community as a result of agencies working collaboratively and implementing integrated services.

Mission

The North Simcoe Situation Table is a collaborative, integrated multi-agency team striving to build safer and healthier communities through mobilization of resources to address individuals/families with acutely elevated levels of risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Purpose

Provide need based, collaborative, short-term interventions to address acutely elevated risk and assist community members in moving to long-term solutions.

What is a 'situation table'?
Once a week front-line workers from partner agencies meet to identify and plan responses for situations of acutely elevated risk.  The North Simcoe Situation table is not a new service provider, rather it brings together already existing service providers to address complex issues and ensure that community members experiencing high risk of harm are connected to appropriate, timely and effective supports. By working together, we create a network of support for vulnerable populations in our community in order to prevent crisis situations.

Who participates in the North Simcoe Situation Table?
Participants are referred by partner organizations and local service providers. Participants must be experiencing acutely elevated risk.

What is 'acutely elevated risk (AER)'?

AER is a situation negatively affecting the health or safety of an individual, family, group, or place where there is a high probability of imminent and significant harm to self or others (e.g. offending or being victimized, lapsing on a treatment plan, overt mental health crisis situation, etc.).  The risk factors contributing cut across multiple human service disciplines (Standing Committee on Community Safety and Crime Prevention, 2016).

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What area does the North Simcoe Situation Table serve?

The North Simcoe area includes the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Tay Township and Christian Island.

history

This collaborative approach to community safety and well-being originated in Scotland and was replicated in Canada for the first time in 2009 by Mobilize Prince Albert in Saskatchewan. Since then this model has become very popular in communities across Canada including Guelph, Waterloo, Halton, Toronto, Barrie, North Bay and Sudbury.