Mental Health

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The Dalglish Family 22q Clinic is the world’s first multidisciplinary clinic devoted to adults with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) and their families. Previously referred to as DiGeorge Syndrome or velo-cardio-facial syndrome, 22q11.2DS is caused by a missing piece (deletion) of genetic material (DNA) on chromosome 22. Numerous health issues, involving many parts of the body, are associated with this genetic condition.

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At the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic, the team includes social workers, music and art therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists. They provide counselling and therapies to help you and your family cope with cancer, reduce stress and improve emotional well-being. We offer many services to help you and your family while you are a patient at Princess Margaret. We also provide support after your treatment.

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The Ossington Men’s Withdrawal Management Centre provides withdrawal support to men, 16 years and older who are in an acute state of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or other substances and whose condition can be safely managed in a non-medical residential setting.

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An outpatient program that provides mental health outreach services to adults living in downtown Toronto. The program is based on the Assertive Community Treatment model. It is an intensive, patient-centred program that has been proven effective in enhancing the quality of life and decreasing the need for hospitalization among people with serious mental illness.

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Patients suitable for referral to the clinic are those who are not in need of immediate hospitalization or emergency department assessment, but are unable to wait weeks for an outpatient psychiatric assessment.

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Telephone crisis support, with mobile services and crisis beds available. Crisis Workers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 416-929-5200.