Patients are generally admitted to the unit via the Emergency Department
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People 18 years or older with mental health issues
Fees
Medical services are covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Mississauga
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
46 adult in-patient beds that provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare planning for adults experiencing an acute mental health issue * 8-bed geriatric mental health unit provides the same services to patients 65 years or over * there are three units: Mental Health GB, Mental Health 1B, and Mental Health ICU
help patients return to the community as soon as possible, and ensure the supports are in place to make this transition as smooth as possible
staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer support workers, and pharmacists
in collaboration with each patient, the treatment team develops an individual treatment plan which reflects each individual's unique treatment needs
programs included in the treatment plan may include individual sessions with the nurses and psychiatrists and group programs/activities
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, call Crisis Support Peel Dufferin 24/7 at 905-278-9036 / 1-888-811-2222 * for non-crisis information contact 905-451-2123
About Us
The inpatient program is focused on the stabilization of symptoms and supports the recovery of the acutely ill client