PACT for Halton
Site: Joseph Brant Community Health Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4069 | Last Full Update: 05 Oct 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-639-3724 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-236-4141 |
| Fax | 905-639-4251 |
| Website | www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/programs-and-services/program-of-assertive-community-treatment--pact-.asp |
| Primary Contact | Nadine Manazzone, Support Staff |
| Alternate Contact | Patrick Walko, Team Leader |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| 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," the program is organized as a mobile interdisciplinary team that provides round-the-clock clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness, in their homes Services provided by PACT 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 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Maple Ave and Lakeshore Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o PACT for Halton |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Mental Health ; In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services |
| Service Categories | Assertive Community Treatment ; Home Based Mental Health Services ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ; Psychiatric Medication Services ; Psychiatric Rehabilitation |