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Centre for Adult Psychiatry, Brandon RHA |
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150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3 |
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(204) 578-4557 (Program Manager), (204) 578-4555 (Reception), (204) 578-4535 (Nursing Station) |
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(204) 578-4940 |
E-Mail
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Services
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25-bed psychiatric facility operated under the Mental Health Act of Manitoba. Help during times of severe crisis. Diagnosis of treatment of mental illness. Individual, group and family therapy. Medication reviews and/or adjustments. Medication, illness and wellness education. Psychological testing/assessment. Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT). Assistance with planning for support after the patient leaves CAP.
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Eligibility for Services
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The centre offers acute (short-term) mental health services to adults (ages 18-64) who are experiencing a psychiatric illness and/or severe personal crisis that cannot be adequately managed in the community. CAP primarily services the regional health authorities of Brandon and Assiniboine.
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How to Access the Services
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A referral can be made through one of the following: Hospital Emergency Department, Family Physician, Community Mental Health Worker, Mobile Crisis Unit or Crisis Stabilization Unit, Private Psychiatrist, Magistrate (via a court-order for non-voluntary admissions). |
Costs
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No costs. |
Hours
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Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Inpatient unit is staffed 24 hours a day. |
Other Relevant Information
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All requests for admissions to CAP must be made through the authorizing psychiatrist on call. Individuals cannot arrive at CAP without authorization. Walk-ins or individuals who self-refer will be redirected through the above referral agents, as appropriate. Written referrals from physicians must be made in conjunction with speaking to an authorized psychiatrist. The on-call psychiatrist can be reached through the switchboard operator at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at 578-4000 (24 hours a day).
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