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St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Charlton Campus, Community Psychiatric Services
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Record #: HAM0481 Last Modified: 09 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 09 Aug 2012
Contact Information
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Address & Map
Fontbonne Bldg
301 James St S, 3rd Flr
Hamilton, ON L8P 3B6
 
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Major IntersectionJames St S and Charlton Ave E
Office Phone905-521-6040
Fax* 905-521-6059 
* Intake 905-521-6131
Websitewww.stjoes.ca
Primary ContactDebbie Casperson, Intake Coordinator; Phone: 905-522-1155 ext 33954
Alternate ContactDr Alan Eppel, Clinical Director
Primary ExecutiveMaryanne Mancini, Manager
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Community Psychiatry ; Emergency Psychiatric Treatment ; St Josephs
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionCommunity Psychiatry Services (CPS) is an outpatient clinic located on the third floor of the Fontbonne Building at the Charlton Campus. The clinic offers time limited assessment and treatment to individuals with a mental illness or probable mental illness, who are 18 years and older. On average, there are 1400 clients registered at CPS at any one time. CPS serves adults 18 years of age and over with both short-term and long-term psychiatric illnesses, and works with a wide variety of community resources on a liaison and consultation basis. This service requires a referral from a family doctor. However, general information will be given on the service by calling the intake coordinator. Emergency situations need to be dealt with in the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
HoursMon-Fri 8 am-5:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with a referral from a family doctor or professional
Bus Routes(21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (35) COLLEGE
FeesN/A
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpreters available upon request
Indexing
Service CategoriesClinical Psychiatric Evaluation ; Hospital Based Outpatient Services ~ Mental Health Issues ; Psychiatric Aftercare Services ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
SubjectsDepression ; Hospitals ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health centres ; Mood disorders ; Psychiatric care ; Psychiatric crises ; Psychiatric rehabilitation ; Psychiatrists ; Schizophrenia