Acute Care Psychiatry Unit Health Sciences Centre
What we do
The acute care psychiatry unit is a teaching hospital psychiatric unit located at the Health Science Centre. We promote a recovery model approach to patient care and offer an interdisciplinary approach towards assessment and treatment of mental health problems or mental illness during the acute phase. The unit provides interdisciplinary assessment, acute intervention and follow-up. Close linkages are maintained with community.
Patient expectations
Inpatients are encouraged to participate in groups that are available on the unit, to participate in therapeutic events offered both on and off the unit, to participate in visiting hours while in hospital, to particiapate in visits with other individuals on the unit in the main lounge and to use crafts, books and magazines found on the unit.
Unit Setting
Rooms are mostly four-bed ward rooms, with the exception of a couple of private bedrooms, which are assigned based on individual needs.
We ask that individuals respect the privacy of others in the unit.
Our team
- Psychiatrists
- General practitioner
- Residents
- Clinical clerks
- Registered nurses
- Social worker
- Occupational therapist
- Occupational therapy aid
- Psychologist
- Dietitian
- Pastoral care
- Discharge liaison nurse.
During admission, your treatment, management and progress will be discussed and reviewed by the team.
You will be assigned to a nurse who will ensure your participation in the decision-making regarding your care and treatment during your stay.
You are expected have respectful interactions with your clinical team, other hospital staff, co-patients and visitors while in hospital.
Where we are
Health Sciences Centre
Psychiatry Unit – first floor
300 Prince Phillip Drive
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3V6
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
How to reach us
Telephone: 709-777-6475