PACT for Halton

Site: Joseph Brant Community Health Centre

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-639-3724
Toll Free Phone 1-866-236-4141
Fax 905-639-4251
Website https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/programs-and-services/innovative-programs-and-services.asp#PACT
Primary Contact Nadine Manazzone, Support Staff
Alternate Contact Shannon Dindyal, Team Leader

Agency Information

Established 1997
Primary Executive Tony Wright, Manager, Mental Health, Joseph Brant Hospital
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A community outreach program, serving residents of Halton

  • also known as "Hospital without Walls" - brings mental health services to patients in the community on a long-term basis and with flexible levels of intensity
  • a mobile interdisciplinary clinical team that provides round-the-clock clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness
  • teams consist of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, case managers and peer support workers
  • works with clients to support them in their journey to recovery and to integrate comprehensive services into their everyday lives

Services provided include:  

  • comprehensive case management with a rehabilitation focus
  • crisis assessment and intervention
  • symptom assessment and management
  • administration and monitoring of medication
  • activities of daily living
  • social and leisure skills development
  • supportive counselling
  • education
  • consultation
  • support to caregivers
Hours

Office:

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am-7 pm
  • Fri-Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Burlington ; Milton
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up

Services are provided for individuals who:

  • have a history of severe and persistent mental illness, as demonstrated by high hospitalization days, particularly those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • exhibit significant functional impairments due to their mental illness in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure
  • continuously require high service needs in excess of 8 hours per month
Application

Referrals to the PACT program are accepted from psychiatrists, family physicians and other mental health professionals

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Joseph Brant Community Health Centre, Lower Level
1182 North Shore Blvd E, Room B41
Burlington, ON L7S 0A2
 
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Intersection Maple Ave and Lakeshore Rd
Mailing Address c/o PACT for Halton
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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