- Intended For
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Male patients with major mental illnesses that represent a safety risk.
- Additional Referral Details
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Internal referrals. All referrals are screened by the unit manager.
In some cases, the patient will be assessed at the referring unit or facility by CAMH staff prior to acceptance for transfer. The acceptance of each patient is at the discretion of the psychiatrist and unit manager, with input from the treatment team. Acceptance requires a contract for return of the patient to the referring unit or facility when considered appropriate by the attending psychiatrist on the Structured Observation and Treatment Unit.
- Services Offered As:
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Inpatient
- Location:
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Queen Street Site - 1001 Queen Street West
- Additional Location Details:
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Unit 3, 1st floor
- Hours of Operation:
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24/7
- Contact Phone Number:
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Access CAMH: 416 535-8501, press 2
- More Contact Details:
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Manager: ext. 32511; Nursing Station: ext. 33665
Types of Treatment and Services Offered
- Assists in the stabilization of inpatients until they are ready to be transferred back to the facility
Program Overview
Structured Observation and Treatment Unit is an eight-bed unit located at the Queen Street site of CAMH. It is operated by the Complex Care & Recovery Program. The Structured Observation and Treatment Unit serves other clinical programs at CAMH as well as other facilities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Once stabilized, patients are transferred back to the referring unit or facility. Discharge planning is not provided, and outpatient psychiatric care is not available from this unit.