Psychiatric Day & Evening Program

• Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Note: Groups are offered through Listowel Mental Health Outpatient Services 

• Individuals 16 years and older with mental health concerns.
• Must be a permanent resident of Perth County.

Referral can be made by individuals, physicians, health care professionals and community agencies.

Psychiatric Day & Evening Program Referral Form 

You can also call 519-272-8210 ext. 2570 or 1-888-275-1102 ext. 2570  to start the intake process.

Referrals for Group Programs

• Referrals can be made by clinicians, central intake, family physicians or self-referral.
• Please call  519-272-8210 ext. 2570 or 1-888-275-1102 ext. 2570 to speak with our central intake clinician who will ensure you are set up with the right service and/or program.
• Clients already active with Outpatient Mental Health Services, please ask your clinician about groups available.

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Clozapine Group provided follow-up monitoring for patients who have been prescribed clozapine.

Facilitators: Psychiatric Day and Evening Program Staff

Objectives of the Group

• To provide the opportunity for patients taking clozapine to express any concerns that may occur due to clozapine therapy.
• To 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.

Criteria for Admission

• Patient registered with Novartis and has a CSAN number
• Patient prescribed clozapine by psychiatrist or family physician
• Patient is an outpatient
• Patient is able to manage in the community with support

Frequency of Documentation

• Every visit on clozapine checklist

Location

Stratford General Hospital - Special Services Building - Room 108

Group Schedule / Format

• 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

Referral Process

• From Inpatient Mental Health Unit after being started on clozapine
• Psychiatrist or family physician referral
• Through central intake assessment

Cost

• No cost

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