Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Schizophrenia Program, First Episode Psychosis Clinic
Record #:
CMH0105
Last Modified:
11 Oct 2019
Last Full Update:
11 Oct 2019
Record Details
Description & Services
Alternate Name | CAMH |
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
Address & Map | 250 College St, 7th Flr Toronto, ON M5T 1R8 |
Intersection | College St and Spadina Ave |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Office Phone | 416-535-8501 ext. 36234 (Schizophrenia Intake Coordinator) Early Psychosis Unit (EPU): 416-535-8501 ext. 36937 |
Fax | 416-260-4197 |
info@camh.ca | |
Website | https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/early-psychosis-inpatient-unit |
Other Details
Funding | Provincial |
Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
Subjects | Assessments ; Crisis intervention ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Schizophrenia |