Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (CAMHU)

Type Of Service

Inpatient

Program Description

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (CAMHU) is an acute care unit for youth who are in acute psychiatric distress.

Working in collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, this unit provides in-patient treatment to adolescents at risk of harming themselves or others, or struggling with acute symptoms of mental illness.

Access Information

Youth requiring a psychiatric admission can speak with their family physician, call the crisis line, speak with their school nurse, or present to their local emergency department.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Children, Youth
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 17 and under
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Cochrane District
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Timmins and District Hospital

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Address

700 Ross Avenue E

Timmins

Operated By

Timmins and District Hospital

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Toll Free: 888-340-3003