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St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Charlton Campus, Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre
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Record #: HAM2804 Last Modified: 19 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2013
Contact Information
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Fontbonne Building
301 James St S, 6th Flr
Hamilton, ON L8P 3B6
 
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Site LocationCharlton Campus
Major IntersectionJames St S and Charlton Ave E
Mailing AddressPO Box 2000 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5
Office PhoneIntake 905-522-1155
Fax905-521-6120
Crisis PhoneCOAST 905-972-8338
E-Mailjodom@stjosham.on.ca
Websiteanxiety.stjoes.ca/index.html
Alternate ContactJudy Odom, Intake worker - Patient Services Coordinator; Phone: ext 33697
Primary ExecutiveDr Randi McCabe, Director; Phone: ext 33695; Email: rmccabe@stjoes.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)ATRC
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionADULTS 
 
The Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre offers comprehensive evaluations and proven treatments for anxiety-related conditions including: Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia; Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder); Specific Phobias; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Anxiety and Depression Comorbidity; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; and Acute Stress Disorder.  
 
Treatments at the ATRC include both medications and effective psychological treatments. Staff is available to consult with the patient's family doctor, psychiatrist and other professionals, who are involved in patient care.  
 
The Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre is staffed by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals, as well as students and trainees from these disciplines. Clinical staff are affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. 
 
 
CHILDREN (under 17) 
 
The Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare (Charlton Campus) offers children and adolescents under the age of 17 years with a probable diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) the following services: 
 
Hamilton Catchment Area: Consultation on a non-urgent basis for diagnostic assessment and clarification, treatment recommendations and medication consultation. The consultation includes an extensive psychoeducational component. Following the consultation, a referral may be made to Chedoke Child & Youth Mental Health Services for OCD treamtent if necessary. 
 
Out of Catchment: Consultation on a non-urgent basis for diagnostic assessment and clarification, treatment recommendations, and medication consultation. The consultation includes an extensive psychoeducational component. Treatment may be offered for OCD if necessary.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedBrant County ; Grey County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) - , ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Peel Region ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County ; York Region
EligibilityAdults and Children under the age of 17 with a suspected diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 
 
All Patients must have a family physician as well as a referral from a physician (e.g., family doctor, a psychiatrist, or another physician). 
 
ApplicationPatients must have a referral from a physician (e.g., family doctor, a psychiatrist, or another physician). Referrals are reviewed by our staff and in some cases we may contact the patient to get further information. If the ATRC appears to be an appropriate service, an assessment visit is scheduled for a more detailed evaluation. Note that an assessment does not guarantee treatment at the ATRC. A copy of our assessment report and treatment recommendations will be sent to the referring physician. 
Bus Routes(21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (22) UPPER OTTAWA ; (23) UPPER GAGE ; (24) UPPER SHERMAN ; (25) UPPER WENTWORTH ; (26) UPPER WELLINGTON ; (27) UPPER JAMES ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (35) COLLEGE
FeesNone - Covered by OHIP
LanguagesEnglish
FundingProvincial
Indexing
Service CategoriesClinical Psychiatric Evaluation ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Hospital Based Outpatient Services ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Medical and Health Sciences Research ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Psychiatric Medication Services ~ Anxiety Disorders
SubjectsAnxiety disorders ; Children ; Phobias ; Psychiatric care ; Psychiatric rehabilitation ; Youth