Acute Assessment Program
The Acute Assessment Program provides specialized short term crisis intervention, risk assessment, rapid stabilization, symptom reduction and active treatment for people who require more mental health support than can be provided in the community. Treatment is provided by a highly trained interprofessional team of healthcare professionals. Services include pharmaco-therapy, group therapy and individualized daily assessment.
We provide...
* a 20 bed inpatient unit, including a 4 bed extra-care area for persons
that require closer observation and extra support
* an immediate, short term assessment, with active treatment to address
risk and stabilize acute symptoms
* a recovery orientated and strength based service where patients and
family are encouraged to be active participants in the care plan
including health promotion and discharge planning
* a broad range of group and individualized therapies
Patients who require longer lengths of stay may be referred to another program that better suits extended treatment needs. At all times the focus of treatment is successful stabilization of mental health symptoms and reintegration to one’s community of choice.
Visiting a patient
The importance of supportive relationships for people recovering from mental health and/or addictions issues is paramount. Open communication and visits are welcome and encouraged.
Visiting hours
* 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
* 12 to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 visitors per patient with a maximum 2 hour duration per visit. The extra care area visitation is limited to 2 visitors at any time. Visits with children must have prior arrangements and the maximum visit is 1 hour.
Visitors are asked to contact the program/social worker prior visiting. On some occasions, patients may refuse to meet with visitors, even though they may have travelled a considerable distance. When this occurs, we respect the decision of the patient and we will provide support where appropriate. Waypoint may also restrict visiting hours for clinical or security reasons.
