Kingston Health Sciences Centre - Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
Site: Kingston - 166 Brock St
Service: Heads Up! EPI Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1335 | Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Early Psychosis Intervention Program ; First Episode ; Head's up ; KHSC ; Southeastern Ontario District Early Intervention in Psychosis Program |
| Legal Name | Kingston Health Sciences Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Montreal St and Brock St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters * free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Regional program provides early psychosis intervention through assessment, treatment and psycho-education for individuals and their families who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) - 35 year(s) Priority for individuals 14-35 years old who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, or who have not received previous treatment for psychosis Young people may experience some of these symptoms: suspicion of others * problems sleeping * feeling depressed or low, quiet or withdrawn * feeling tense, afraid, anxious or puzzled about strange experiences |
| Application | Telephone referral accepted * self and family referrals welcome as well as from family physicians and other community/mental health care providers * referrals from family physicians or community/mental health care providers can be faxed |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - fees covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) |
| Service Categories | Early Intervention for Mental Illness |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-544-3400 ext 2550 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-485-2728 |
| Fax | 613-545-1364 |
| headsup@kingstonhsc.ca | |
| Website | www.hoteldieu.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Jennifer Jackson, Clinic Lead; Phone: 613-544-3400 ext 2528; Email: jennifer.jackson@kingstonhsc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Nicholas Axas, Program Manager; Phone: 613-544-3400 ext 2081 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2004 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |