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Program:
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Mental Health Day Program
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-216-7411 (one-Link)
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Crisis:
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1-877-825-9011 (Halton Crisis Outreach and Support Team, COAST)
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Address:
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3001 Hospital Gate, Area J, Mental Health Program, 4th Floor
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Dundas St W
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Hours:
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The program area is open from 8am-4pm and staff are available during those hours for assistance
The core group program: Mon-Thu 9am–2pm * Fri 9am-12noon
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Service Description:
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6-week intensive group program for individuals requiring an alternative to inpatient admission or a follow-up from an inpatient admission * focus is on crisis management, symptom stabilization and skills development * team consists of occupational therapists, nursing, psychiatry and social work * focus on learning new coping skills, self-reliance and personal growth * programming incorporates evidence-based practices including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness
Services include:- psychiatric assessment and treatment
- supportive therapy
- group-based education and skill building related to stress management, coping, communication, and managing illness
- family education
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Fees:
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None - Program is covered by OHIP * Patients are responsible for their own lunch and transportation
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Application:
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Physician's referral to be faxed to One-Link at 905-338-2878
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People 18 years and older living in Halton and diagnosed with mental illness and who require intensive supports to prevent hospitalization or facilitate transition to the community
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available upon request
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