- Intended For
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Inpatient hospital teams and outpatient teams.
- Referral Requirements:
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Physician referral required. Please download the form and call your doctor.
- Additional Referral Details
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This option would be discussed with the physician issuing the CTO and treatment team.
A client may be eligible for a CTO if they have experienced hospitalization for 30 days in the past three years, two hospitalizations in the past three years, previously been on a CTO, and meet the criteria for a Form 1 under the Mental Health Act.
- Program Duration:
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As required by CTO
- Waiting Period:
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Immediate
- Location:
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Queen Street Site - 10 White Squirrel Way
- Additional Location Details:
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This service is available to all mental health inpatient hospital settings and outpatient teams within the Greater Toronto Area.
- Hours of Operation:
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Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Contact Phone Number:
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416 535-8501, ext. 31140
Types of Treatment and Services Offered
- completing appropriate forms and documentation
- accessing rights advice
- developing a comprehensive community treatment plan
- referrals for ongoing support services
Program Overview
CTO coordinators are located in mental health units at various Toronto hospitals and provide consultation and support to assist in the development of community treatment orders (CTOs). Coordinators work with all parties involved in a CTO to ensure proper process is followed, including completing appropriate forms and documentation, accessing rights advice, and facilitating the development of a comprehensive community treatment plan that addresses an individual’s treatment and support needs when they are discharged from an inpatient hospital setting. This may include making referrals for ongoing support services as part of the community treatment plan. Individuals eligible for this service would need to meet criteria for a CTO as detailed in the Mental Health Act.