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Mental Health

Mental Health Services

Woodstock Hospital

Did you know… each year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue or illness. Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age, culture, education, or income.

Unfortunately, stigma still exists. Stigma is a negative attitude or belief about people with mental health concerns, and it prevents nearly 40% of individuals with anxiety or depression from seeking help. It can increase feelings of isolation, shame, and hopelessness.

What are the steps you can take to reduce stigma?

  • Learn about mental health
  • Share knowledge with others
  • Reflect on and challenge our own biases
  • Show compassion and support to those who are struggling

At Woodstock Hospital, we are a Schedule 1 psychiatric facility. Our Mental Health Department promotes help-seeking through a wide range of programs and services, delivered without judgment. We treat every individual with dignity and respect, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.

Below is an overview of the mental health programs and services available at Woodstock Hospital. If you have questions, please call us at 519-421-4223.

Inpatient Programs
Crisis Services
Talk-In Counselling Clinic
Individual & Group Therapy
Medication Clinic
Eating Disorders Program
Prevention & Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP)
Behaviour Supports Ontario (BSO)

Inpatient Programs

This 16-bed unit includes three Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds. The inpatient care team provides comprehensive observation, assessment, and treatment for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health symptoms.

We work closely with patients and their families or caregivers to create personalized care plans and collaborative discharge plans by focusing on symptom stabilization and recovery.

Click here to download the Welcome Package

Crisis Services

Our Crisis Team provides the following core services:

  1. Emergency Department Crisis Response
    Mental health crisis assessments and brief interventions for individuals presenting to the Emergency Department.
  2. Crisis Follow-Up
    Short-term follow-up services coordinated with healthcare providers and community resources.
  3. Consultation Liaison
    In-hospital mental health support for patients admitted to medical units who are experiencing psychiatric crises.

Online Resources

https://reachout247.ca/ is a confidential crisis and support service for people living with mental health or addiction concerns in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex, and London.

https://988.ca/ is a suicide crisis helpline that creates a safe place to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Talk-In Counselling Clinic

Individual & Group Therapy

  • Brief Therapy Program

    After attending the Talk-In Counselling Clinic, individuals who require additional support may be referred to the Brief Therapy Program. This outpatient service provides up to four solution-focused sessions to address presenting concerns.

    If further support is needed, referrals to other internal or external services will be made.

  • Long Term Therapy & Group Therapy (Day Hospital)

    This program offers ongoing mental health care, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns.

    • Long term Therapy is available to children/youth and adults. Adult therapy provides up to 12 sessions.
    • Group Therapy (Day Hospital) is available to individuals aged 18 and over

  • Treatment Options

    Treatment Options may include:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
    • Family Therapy
    • Motivational Therapy
    • Art Therapy

  • Access to Therapy

    Access to therapy requires:

    • Completion of the Talk-In Counselling Clinic and Brief Therapy Program, OR
    • Current care through the Outpatient Psychiatry Team

Medication Clinic

The Medication Clinic is an outpatient program for individuals who require regularly scheduled intramuscular antipsychotic medications.

A registered nurse administers medication and conducts routine metabolic monitoring to manage potential side effects. Individuals in this program must be followed by a Woodstock Hospital consulting psychiatrist or a physician with Woodstock Hospital privileges.

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Eating Disorders Program

The Outpatient Eating Disorders Program is a satellite service modeled after the London Health Sciences Centre Child & Adolescent and Adult Eating Disorders Programs. It provides evidence-based, short-term treatment for adolescents and adults (18+).

📋 To access this service, a referral from a primary care provider is required.

Click here to download the Specialized Services Referral form

Treatment options include:

  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for adolescents
  • Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) for adults
  • Making Changes group for individuals with Binge Eating Disorder

Prevention & Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP)

PEPP is part of the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). It supports individuals aged 14 to 35 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Individual is within 5 years of their initial psychosis diagnosis.
  • Individual has received less than 3 (cumulative) years of treatment for a psychotic illness

📋 Referral must be made by a primary care provider.

Click here to download the Specialized Services Referral form

Core services may include:

  • Early access and identification
  • Comprehensive assessment and treatment
  • Psychosocial support
  • Family education and involvement
  • Education & Employment

Behaviour Supports Ontario (BSO)

BSO supports older adults with, or at risk of, responsive behaviours and personal expressions associated with:

  • Dementia
  • Complex mental health conditions
  • Substance use
  • Neurological disorders

📋 No physician referral is required.

Click here to download the Specialized Services Referral form

Responsive behaviours may include:

  • Verbal: Crying, yelling, swearing, repetitive questions
  • Physical: Kicking, grabbing, spitting, pacing, or hoarding

📌 Note: BSO is not a crisis or emergency service.
In emergency situations, please go to the Emergency Department or contact emergency services (911).

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