The Royal Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Schizophrenia Program
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	The program utilizes a bio-psychosocial approach to assessment and treatment, and consists of the following:  * Inpatient bed unit;  * An outpatient service including a Young Adult Service targeted to those within the first five years of a diagnosed psychotic illness, providing consultation * assessment * treatment * rehabilitation * community reintegration support;  * A Transitional Day Hospital that offers an intensive, individualized and goal-oriented program including education, and a social and recreational group post-discharge;  * Ongoing support through the Royal Assertive Community Treatment Team and the Step Down Program;  * Case Management Services (partnership with Mental Health Community Support Services);  * Education; and Research Unit studying initiatives in the areas of psycho-pharmacology, psychosocial influences, neurocognition and family history.
Waiting List	Yes, varies from 30 to 45 days
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Adults 16 years of age and older who are living with schizophrenia
Application	A physician referral is needed for acceptance into the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre's Schizophrenia Program * Referral to the Royal Assertive Community Treatment Team is through the Central Intake Officer at 613-722-6521 ext 7325.
Fees	Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Eastern Ontario
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-722-6521
Crisis Phone	613-722-6521 ext 6502
Fax	613-798-2973
Website	www.theroyal.ca
Primary Contact	Dr Alain Labelle, Clinical Director
Alternate Contact	Alison Middlebro, Director of Patient Care; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6141
Primary Executive	George Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-722-6521 ext 6389
Names
Alternate Name	ACTT ; Assertive Community Treatment Team ; Royal Ottawa Health Care Group ; Step Down
Former Name	Royal Ottawa Hospital (2007)
Location & Accessibility
Address	1145 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
Intersection	Merivale Rd and Carling Ave
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Adults ; Assessments ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Day programs ; Free services ; Groups ; Hospitals ; Mental health ; Mental health centres ; Mental health services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Psychiatric care ; Psychiatric rehabilitation ; Residential care ; Schizophrenia ; Treatments ; Young adults ; Youth
Accreditation	Yes, by Accreditation Canada
Resources	Website
Established	1961
Elections	The Board of Trustees is appointed.
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119129179 RR0001