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Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

Type Of Service

Crisis Intervention

Program Description

Crisis intervention for individuals who are experiencing acute mental health problems that cannot be addressed by other services or informal support systems. Clinical Services provided in the PES include: assessments of patients with acute crises; collection of collateral information; evaluation of patient's mental status to determine necessity and benefit of hospitalization; assessment of patients' risk to themselves and others; referral to inpatient and outpatient mental health services and community resources; interventions aimed at minimizing acute crises; crisis intervention and supportive psychotherapy; emergent and urgent pharmacotherapy; education regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment for patients, family members, and health professionals; virtual follow up service (1-3 contacts) for patients requiring close monitoring and bridge supports until the patient is able to connect with outpatient services.

Access Information

Access is through Emergency Department or by physician referral.

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All
  • Age: 18 and up
  • Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk; Municipalities/Areas: Grimsby
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English, Interpretation Services
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Hamilton - Charlton Avenue E


Address

50 Charlton Avenue E

Hamilton

Operated By

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton


Hours

Emergency Department Hours: Open 24/7


Referral Contact Information

Phone: 905-522-1155 ext. 35326

FAX: 905-521-6171