The Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) Mental Health Service was founded 30 years ago and our mission is "to work in partnership to provide quality mental health services which respond to our clients and community." We value excellence, respectful relationships, personal growth, the unique contributions of all, and creativity. We offer inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community outreach services.

OUR TEAM
The Mental Health Service has an experienced and committed interdisciplinary staff team. The team is comprised of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychometrists, social workers, mental health workers, case managers, and addiction workers. These skilled clinicians will work in partnership with you and your family or significant others to attain your treatment goals

THE INPATIENT UNIT
The unit is located on the 6th Floor - H-Wing. It is a 40-bed unit that includes: lounge, dining room, group and meeting rooms, laundry facilities, showers, the nursing station and client rooms. Each room has a telephone, a bathroom and a locker where you can store your clothes. Showers and bathtubs are available on the unit.

OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS
We offer a comprehensive range of Outpatient services to our community. These services may be accessed by a referral by a family physician or by a self referral. Our Intake telephone number is (416) 469-6310.  If you have an urgent need to talk to a crisis worker you may call (416) 469-6220.

These phones are staffed Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  You may be asked to leave a private message, and someone will call you back within a day.  In case of an emergency, you should come to the Emergency Unit of the hospital.

Following a brief telephone assessment by an intake coordinator, you may be referred to one of the programs below or given advice about other community programs which may meet your needs.

• Aftercare Clinic
  Multidisciplinary staff team offers follow-up for adults with psychotic disorders; includes psychosocial groups, appointments with psychiatrist, medication follow-up and supportive therapy. For adults with ongoing psychotic disorders who are not currently experiencing psychosis or addicted to drugs or alcohol.  Priority is given to TEGH patients.  Professional referral required.
• Crisis Intervention Unit
  Out-patient services: crisis on-call telephone resource and crisis outpatient counselling Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
• Consultation, Assessment, Treatment Program
  This unit offers assessment of clients and consultation to physicians as well as a variety of time-limited therapies (primarily individual).
• Community Recreation Program
  Community-based therapeutic social/recreational program for adults with mental health disorders who are socially isolated.  Consists of afternoon Women's group (age range is 18 to 60 years) and an evening mixed group (age range is 18-60 years), held on Thursdays.  Activities include: bowling, table games, outings, volleyball, etc. Groups meet at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Professional referral required by a worker who will provide follow-up.
• Day Treatment Program
  This is an extensive, group-oriented mental health day treatment for adults (18 and over) who are experiencing significant emotional or mental health difficulties. The program consists of psychotherapeutic, psycho-educational, and activity groups including: Assertive training, Life Skills and communication, Relaxation and stress management, Goal-setting ,Medication group, Recreation and community outings

The multidisciplinary team also offers: individual counselling/psychotherapy; medication monitoring; community linkage; and discharge-planning. Prevocational assessment and psychological assessment can be made available to our clients. We encourage family members of clients to be involved for education and support.

The program is structured on a milieu therapy model where clients write treatment contracts and participate in community meetings. Clients need to have stable housing, be in reasonable physical health and be willing to attend daily. Referral by physician, community agency or other professional is required.  The average length of stay is two to four months.

• Prevocational Rehabilitation Program
  This program offers prevocational assessment, individual and group counselling on issues pertaining to work and to gain the skills to return to work.
• Psychogeriatric Out-Patient Service
  Out-patient assessment and treatment for older adults including counselling, linking with other services, neuropsychological testing, occupational therapy assessment and drug therapy. We also offer some advocacy and work with families. Individuals must be able to attend on an out-patient basis and not be in treatment elsewhere.  Referral through family physician. Outreach is provided to some seniors' residences.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Psychiatrist on call - Monday to Sunday 24 hours/day
Crisis Intervention Unit - Monday-Sunday 9 :00 am -11:00 pm.  Located in Emergency Department.  Multidisciplinary staff. Provides assessment, intervention and referral sources to hospital-based programs or other community services.