Acute Care Psychiatry Unit – 2nd Floor (Mental Health and Addictions Centre)
What we do
The acute care psychiatric unit, located on the second floor of the Mental Health and Addictions Centre, is a 24-bed teaching unit. We promote a recovery model approach to 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.
Four beds on this unit are designated psychiatric intensive care beds that provide intensive assessment and comprehensive treatment to individuals during the most acute phase of a serious mental illness.
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; 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 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 – 2nd Floor
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John’s NL
Hours of operation
We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How to reach us
Telephone: 709-777-3513