Acute Care Psychiatric Unit – 4th Floor
What we do
The acute care psychiatric unit, located on the 4th floor of the Mental Health and Addictions Centre, is a 24-bed teaching unit. We promote a recovery model approach to our care and offer an interdisciplinary approach towards assessment and treatment of mental health problems and mental illness during the acute phase. We provide interdisciplinary assessment, acute intervention and follow-up. We maintain close links with community.
Patient expectations
While on the unit, you are encouraged to: participate in the groups that are available on the unit; to participate in visiting hours during your stay; to participate in visits with others on the unit in the main lounge and to participate in activities such as doing crafts and reading books and magazines on the unit.
Our team
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Residents
- Clinical clerks
- Nurses
- Clinical pharmacists
- Social workers
- Occupational therapist
- Psychologist
- Dietitian
- Pastoral care
- Recreational therapists
- Physiotherapist
During your 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.
Where we are
Mental Health and Addictions Centre
Acute Care – 4th Floor
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John’s NL
A1B 3V6
Hours of operation
We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How to reach us
Telephone: 709-777-3519.