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Program:
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CHEO - In-patient Psychiatric Units
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Phone Numbers:
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613-737-7600 ext 2505 East or 613-737-2505
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Crisis:
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613-737-2328 CHEO Emergency Department
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Address:
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401 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8L1
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Intersection:
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Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Dr Vera Etches - President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Armour - Board Chair
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Public Contacts:
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Roxanna Sheppard - Clinical Manager Mental Health
David Murphy - Director, Mental Health
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Service Description:
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Specialized inpatient unit offering
- psychiatric medical services
- therapy
- family-centered care
- crisis stabilization
- linkage to ongoing services to meet the needs of children or youth and their family
Most inpatient stays are either:
- 24 to 48 hours, for those who need short-term support to resolve a crisis; or
- a few days or more, for those whose mental health difficulties need to be assessed and diagnosed, and treatments recommended
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Fees:
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Set fees * Covered by the Ontario Health Card
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Application:
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In-patients services: Go to the Emergency Department * a Regional Psychiatric Emergency Team member will assess the patient and recommend admission to an in-patient unit, if required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 17 years and under with complex and severe mental health issues
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Languages:
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English ; French * French interpretation services available
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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Area Served:
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Eastern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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7/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211251
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