CHEO - In-patient Psychiatric Units

Application

In-patients services: Go to the Emergency Department * a Regional Psychiatric Emergency Team member will assess the patient and recommend admission to an in-patient unit, if required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth 17 years and under with complex and severe mental health issues

Fees

Set fees * Covered by the Ontario Health Card

Executives

Alex Munter - President and Chief Executive Officer
Jo-Anne Poirier - Board Chair

Contacts

Roxanna Sheppard - Clinical Manager Mental Health
David Murphy - Director, Mental Health

Languages

English ; French * French interpretation services available

Language Note

French programs offered

Area(s) Served

Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Specialized inpatient unit offering

psychiatric medical services
therapy
family-centered care
crisis stabilization
linkage to ongoing services to meet the needs of children or youth and their family

Most inpatient stays are either:

24 to 48 hours, for those who need short-term support to resolve a crisis; or
a few days or more, for those whose mental health difficulties need to be assessed and diagnosed, and treatments recommended