CHEO - Regional Psychiatric Emergency Service for Children and Youth

Application

For outpatient psychiatric clinics, individuals or their caregivers should contact 1Call1Click * For mental health crisis situations, people should either contact the Youth Services Bureau Mobile Crisis line, or in the city of Ottawa come to CHEO Emergency, or outside of the city of Ottawa go to their nearest hospital Emergency Department

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth 18 years and under

Fees

Set fees * Covered by the Ontario Health Card

Executives

David Murphy - Director, Mental Health
613-737-7600

Contacts

Dr Leanna Isserlin - Chief of Psychiatry

Languages

English ; French * translation services available in many languages

Area(s) Served

Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Regional hospital emergency room service for children and youth experiencing psychiatric emergencies

Crisis intervention: Service for children and youth who are assessed in the emergency room

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics: Young people or their caregivers should contact 1Call1Click * intake will help match them with the most appropriate service * current situation/need will determine services offered

Inpatient Psychiatric Unit: An 19-bed unit for adolescents under the age of 18 for crisis stabilization and follow-up planning