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Program:
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Acute Mental Health In-Patient Unit
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Address:
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Tower A
705 Mackay St
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1G8
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Map
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Executives:
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Mireille Delorme - Director
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Service Description:
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15 bed voluntary inpatient service for people with an acute mental health issue * provides services for those who requires a short stay hospital admission and present with an acute psychiatric or mental health issue including those who are suicidal * experiencing severe depression * psychosis * severe anxiety etc
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Fees:
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None with valid OHIP card
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Application:
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Voluntary admission can be organized by the person being admitted or by a physician, parent or guardian
When a person is so ill that they risk hurting themselves or others but does not wish to enter hospital, involuntary admission -- formed care -- can be initiated by the attending physician * Admission may follow a request from health professionals including Emergency Support Services or the police * Care under Form 1 requires that a formal psychiatric assessment take place at a Schedule 1 facility
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Ages 16 and up admitted by a physician
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French available upon request
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