London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital - Mental Health and Addictions Program - General Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Services (GAAMHS)

Application

Referrals to adult outpatient mental health services at LHSC must go through Centralized Intake
Online referral form: Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Referral

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 16-64 years, experiencing psychological difficulties, who are not bedridden or immobile * serves recently discharged LHSC mental health inpatients, patients being served by other in-hospital treatment programs, and community patients

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Executives

Tammy Fisher - Director, Mental Health and Addictions Program
519-685-8500 ext 56484 * tammy.fisher@lhsc.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Southwestern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Mental health services available through a centralized access point * psychiatry consultations (urgent and non-urgent)

Day Treatment Program - Group therapy * help with reintegration into the community through support, education, and referrals * clients are required to have stable housing arrangements, be drug- and alcohol-free, and have coverage by an inpatient psychiatrist

Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Skills (ERPS) - Group psychotherapy for people who have emotional regulation problems alongside anxiety or depression * Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Interpersonal Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IPT/CBT) - Time-limited care for adults with major anxiety disorders, major depression, and bipolar mood disorder * acute symptom management and relapse prevention * emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessments delivered in a group-based program