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Program:
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Children's Mental Health Services - Emergency Department Diversion Team
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Phone Numbers:
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519-884-7755
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Intersection:
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Burning Bush Rd and Benjamin Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Emergency mental health services for children and youth aged 6-18 years of age who seek help for mental health concerns at a hospital emergency department * short-term intervention focused on safety and stability * services provided for up to one month
This program is accessed through hospital emergency departments, including:- WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus) emergency department and crisis extended assessment unit
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital
- Guelph General Hospital
- Groves Memorial Community Hospital
- Louise Marshall Hospital
- Wellington Health Care Alliance – Palmerston and District Hospital
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Access through hospital emergency department
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 6 to 18 years of age who present to regional emergency departments for mental health-related concerns but do not require hospital-based assessment or stabilization
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Waterloo Region and area
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Last Updated:
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7/28/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=213347
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