| Record #: NIA3494 |
Last Modified: 06 May 2013 |
Last Full Update: 31 May 2012 |
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| Description & Services |
| Areas Served | Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls |
| Description | The hospital has available both in-patient and out-patient treatment for persons with psychiatric problems. The in-patient psychiatric unit has 26 beds used for patients requiring short-term treatment of an acute problem. An emergency psychiatric service is available 24 hours per day in conjunction with the hospital emergency room. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: Provides assessment, including that of the patient's family if indicated; diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in adults and their families. Treatment may include psychotherapy, counselling and medication. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in children and their families. GNGH DISCOVERY PROGRAM: An out-patient program providing mental health services to adults living in the community. Referrals may be self-referrals, from family, community agencies, and health care professionals. While specific treatment focus is individualized, guided group exercises are the primary tools of change. COMMUNITY CRISIS CARE: A crisis program for individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Provides initial assessment for the immediate problem then refers the individuals to the appropriate organizations in the community that can provide ongoing support or treatment if necessary. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-11 pm * Sat, Sun, Holidays 12 noon-4 pm * Community Crisis Care Mon-Fri 11am- 11 pm, Sat-Sun 1 pm - 11 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | All persons with psychiatric problems. |
| Languages | English |
| Application | Self referral Community Crisis Care - for weekends, after hours and holidays contact Emergency Dept and crisis worker will be paged |
| Fees | None ; None |
| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Niagara Falls |
| Intersection | North St and Portage Rd |
| Office Phone | 905-378-4647 * Outpatient Dept 905-378-4647 ext 53803 * Inpatient Dept 905-378-4647 ext 53315 * Children's Mental Health 905-378-4647 ext 53803/53804 * Discovery Adult Community Mental Health Program: 905-378-4647 ext 54906 * Community Crisis Care 905-378-4647 ext 54919 |
| Website | www.niagarahealth.on.ca |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Print Material | Available upon request |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Subjects |
| Subjects | Aftercare ; Case management ; Children ; Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Day programs ; Health assessments ; Mental health ; Outreach ; Psychiatric crises ; Psychiatric rehabilitation ; Youth |
| Broader Terms | Age groups ; Assessments ; Disorders ; Health ; Health services ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Patient care |