- Intended For
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The Medical Withdrawal Service provides short-term care for voluntary patients 18+ with severe and persistent concurrent Disorders who are too ill to engage in ambulatory/community treatment.
- Referral Requirements:
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Self-referral accepted through Access CAMH, call 416-535-8501 press 2
- Additional Referral Details
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Self-referrals can be made via Access CAMH (call 416-535-8501 press 2).
- An Access CAMH staff will complete a phone screen with the patient to determine whether a stay in the Medical Withdrawal Unit is required or if an alternative service would be more appropriate
- Patients will be placed on a waitlist and then be contacted by MWS intake staff when a possible admission date is approaching
- Services Offered As:
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Inpatient
- Program Duration:
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2-10 days
- Location:
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Queen Street site - 1051 Queen Street West
- Additional Location Details:
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5th floor
- Hours of Operation:
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Admission hours as directed, when the admission date is confirmed. No admissions on weekends or public holidays.
- Contact Phone Number:
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Access CAMH: 416 535-8501, press 2
Types of Treatment and Services Offered
- inpatient stay
- comprehensive withdrawal management support from a multidisciplinary team
- participation in therapeutic activities
- care planning and referral for the next stage of recovery
Program Overview
This unit consolidates established and emerging medical and psychosocial treatments in a recovery-oriented milieu. The team works with the system to get patients to the right care at the right time, engage in intensive discharge planning and establishment of community supports.
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