Mental Health
The Adult Mental Health Program of the WRHA provides a range of mental health services in both community and hospital settings. The St. Boniface Hospital Mental Health Program strives to do its part by providing a variety of services for individuals, including Emergency, Inpatient and Outpatient services.
The Emergency Mental Health service sees approximately 700 patients annually. The Inpatient Program consists of 34 inpatient beds with over 600 patients admitted annually. The Outpatient/Ambulatory Care Program receives more than 11,000 visits annually.
In addition, a hospital-wide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program, for staff, is coordinated through the Mental Health Program.
Emergency Mental Health
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, it’s essential to know that help is available. Hospital-based emergency mental health services provide support and treatment for individuals in crisis.
What is a Mental Health Emergency?
A mental health emergency is a situation where an individual’s mental health symptoms are severe and require immediate attention. This can include:
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Severe anxiety or panic attacks
- Psychotic episodes (hallucinations, delusions)
- Traumatic events (assault, abuse)
- Overdose or substance use crisis
Inpatient Mental Health
Hospital-based inpatient mental health services provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for treatment and recovery.
What is Hospital-Based Inpatient Mental Health Services?
These services offer 24/7 care and support for individuals with severe mental health conditions that require intensive treatment. The goal is to stabilize symptoms, develop coping strategies, and provide a smooth transition to community services and/or outpatient care.
Outpatient Mental Health / Ambulatory Care
This service provides non-emergency mental health care in an outpatient setting, allowing you to receive treatment while maintaining your daily routine. It includes:
- Individual counselling: One-on-one sessions with a mental health professional to address specific concerns.
- Group counselling: Group sessions with others who share similar experiences, promoting social support and skill-building.
- Family counselling: Sessions with family members to address relationship dynamics and develop strategies for supporting loved ones.
- Medication management: Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of medication to ensure optimal treatment.
St. Boniface Hospital is also home to an outpatient Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). For information on the rTMS clinic and the referring process, please click here.