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Program:
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First Episode Psychosis Program
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Address:
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Pembroke Regional Hospital - Mental Health Services
705 Mackay St
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1G8
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Map
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Executives:
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Mireille Delorme - Director
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Service Description:
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Regional program lead by The Ottawa Hospital and provided locally by one Registered Nurse and Psychiatrist working in collaboration with the Client, their family, their family doctor and other health and social providers
Focuses on evaluating and providing early treatment intervention to youth aged 16-35 experiencing symptoms of psychosis within the first year * Recovery plans aim to improve psychiatric symptom management through education, daily functioning, and resumption of normal, age-appropriate social roles and responsibilities
Length of service varies by individual but is typically offered for one-to-three-years * The program has a capacity of 19 clients per year
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Fees:
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None with valid OHIP card
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Application:
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Contact Central Intake or visit AccessMHA.ca
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 16 to 35 years of age who are experiencing early symptoms of a psychotic illness
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French available upon request
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