Clozapine Group

• Provide the opportunity for patients taking clozapine to express any concerns that may occur due to clozapine therapy
• Provide the opportunity for staff to assess the mental and physical status of patients taking clozapine
• If patients are unable to attend the group, arrangements can be made for follow-up every one, two or four weeks

• Once weekly, every Wednesday
• Lab draws blood samples, clozapine is dispensed by Stratford General Hospital Pharmacy and dispensed to patients
• Group time to discuss issues or concerns, allows for social time for group members

• Registered with Novartis and has a CSAN number
• Has been prescribed clozapine by Psychiatrist or Primary Care Provider
• Able to manage in the community with support
• Resident of Perth County

• Referrals can be made by the Inpatient Mental Health Unit after being started on clozapine, Primary Care Providers (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners), and Psychiatrists.

Outpatient Mental Health Services Referral Form