Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham ACT Team - SW Stroke Network

Application

Referred only from psychiatrists

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of older, Diagnosis of an Axis 1 serious mental illness, ie. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or related psychotic disorder, have severe symptoms and impairments that impair functioning in community living, have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Contacts

Dan Saunders - Clinical Manager
519-352-6400 ext 5746 * dsaunders@ckha.on.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Chatham-Kent

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is a community-based, recovery model of care for individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness.

Reaches out to clients where and when they need help - directly in your home and in your community
Brings an inter-professional team of healthcare workers together including psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, therapeutic recreation and vocational rehab therapists to provide you with highly integrated and individualized services
Gives you a single point of access - one door to comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and support at any time or day of the week