Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Schizophrenia Program, First Episode Psychosis Clinic
Phone
Office Phone | 416-535-8501 ext. 36234 (Schizophrenia Intake Coordinator) Early Psychosis Unit (EPU): 416-535-8501 ext. 36937 |
Fax | 416-260-4197 |
Address/Location Info
Address | 250 College St, 7th Flr Toronto, ON M5T 1R8 View Google Map |
Located In Community | Toronto Central |
Intersection | College St and Spadina Ave |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
Description | The Early Psychosis Unit (EPU) is an 18-bed inpatient unit dedicated to the care, treatment and support of young people ages 16-29 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. An inter-professional team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, a pharmacist, a recreation therapist and a dietician offer rapid access to inpatient care for clients from the Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service, as well as community referrals. The EPU assists individuals and their families with the initial period of recovery and adjustment. It offers primary nursing, assessment, diagnostic clarification and monitoring of symptoms, individual and family education, and individual and group interventions. Discharge planning begins at the time of admission and clients are referred to community services for further support as required. |
Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
Dates | All year |
Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 45 year(s) Family doctor, child/general psychiatrist or pediatrician referral required |
Application | Individuals can be treated either as outpatients in the assessment clinic or inpatient unit; for intake call 416-535-8501 ext 6528 |
Fees | None - Covered by OHIP |
Languages | English |
Contact Information
Other Info
Alternate Name | CAMH |
Funding | Provincial |
Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Mental Health |
Subjects | Assessments ; Crisis intervention ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Schizophrenia |
Service Categories | Early Intervention for Mental Illness ~ Psychotic Disorders ; Early Intervention for Mental Illness ~ Schizophrenia ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Psychotic Disorders ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Schizophrenia |