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Mental Health At School

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Kids Mental health at School
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Program: In-patient Psychiatric Units
Organizations: CHEO
Phone Numbers: 613-737-7600 ext 2505 East or 613-737-2505
Crisis: 613-737-2328 CHEO Emergency Department
Website: www.cheo.on.ca
Address: 401 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8L1
Intersection: Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Dr Vera Etches - President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Armour - Board Chair
Contacts: Roxanna Sheppard - Clinical Manager Mental Health
David Murphy - Director, Mental Health
Service Description: 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
Fees: Set fees * Covered by the Ontario Health Card
Application: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children and youth 17 years and under with complex and severe mental health issues
Languages: English ; French * French interpretation services available
Area(s) Served: Eastern Ontario

This information was last completely updated on: 7-8-2025


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