What to Expect
An inpatient stay on an acute mental health unit is designed to provide intensive, short-term care and support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. During your stay, you'll receive 24/7 supervision and treatment from a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and recreation therapists. The focus is on stabilization, safety, and symptom management, with individualized care plans tailored to your needs.
Expect a structured environment with regular check-ins, therapeutic activities, and group sessions aimed at helping you understand your mental health, develop coping strategies, and begin the recovery process. You will be encouraged to participate in your treatment and work toward regaining a sense of control over your well-being.
Family involvement, when appropriate, may also play a role in your recovery. The goal of your stay is to stabilize your mental health, address any immediate concerns, and prepare for the next steps in your ongoing care, whether that involves outpatient therapy, community support, or further treatment.
Important Information to Bring with You
During an initial visit to any of our services or if you are admitted to the hospital, it is important to have your Ontario Health Card and proof of any additional coverage. If you are part of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), please bring your identification card number.
It is also important to bring your current medications with you.
