Department Of Psychiatry

• Referral population = 100,000

Acute Mental Health

• Brand new 19 bed Acute Mental Health Unit in the Pembroke Regional Hospital
• 2 Psychiatrists - as of July 1st, 2006
• Countywide Mental Health Service provider (inpatient and community based)
• Acute Mental Health team @ PRH for assessment and care: holistic approach emphasized with services provided by an interdisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, social work, pharmacy, dietetics, recreation, pastoral care and volunteers
• Consultation services for psychogeriatric patient via Psychogeriatric Outreach Program based at Marianhill. Also allows community clients.

Community Mental Health

• With offices in Pembroke, Renfrew, Arnprior, and Barry's Bay, CMH provides services to individuals in Renfrew County suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Champlain District Mental Health Crisis Line - available to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis (1-866-996-0991)
• Services:
• Case Management
• Social recreational programming
• Life skills teaching
• Court diversion
• Crisis intervention
• Consultations
• Assessment and referral services
• Family support
• Public education