Your Health, Our Care: Providing Quality Healthcare in Calgary
At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care and addiction services. That's why we're dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions to support individuals, families, and communities.
Our Services
At CAMH, we offer a wide range of services designed to support individuals struggling with mental health issues, addiction, or concurrent disorders. Our services include:
- Addictions Treatment: Our addictions treatment programs provide individualized care and support to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery.
- Mental Health Treatment: Our mental health treatment programs offer evidence-based therapies and interventions to help individuals manage and overcome mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Concurrent Disorders Treatment: Our concurrent disorders treatment programs provide integrated care for individuals struggling with mental health issues and addiction.
- Early Intervention: Our early intervention programs offer early detection and prevention strategies to address mental health issues and addiction in children, youth, and families.
Our Approach
At CAMH, we take a holistic and patient-centered approach to care. We recognize that everyone's journey is unique, and we're committed to providing personalized care that addresses the complex needs of each individual. Our experienced and compassionate team of healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care, support, and guidance to help individuals achieve their mental health and addiction goals.
Our Research
At CAMH, we're committed to advancing the understanding of mental illness and addiction through innovative research and innovation. Our researchers are dedicated to discovering new treatments, improving diagnosis and treatment methods, and developing personalized approaches to care. Our research is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by mental illness and addiction.
Get Involved
At CAMH, we believe that everyone can make a difference in the journey to mental health and addiction recovery. That's why we offer various ways to get involved, including:
- Donations: Your donation can help support our research, programs, and services, and contribute to improving mental health and addiction care.
- Volunteering: Join our team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to support our programs and services.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with us to raise awareness, promote mental health and addiction education, and support our research and programs.
Mixed Experience
CAMH, formerly known as 1001 Queen St. West or the Provincial Lunatic Asylum, has undergone efforts to rebrand and address the stigma surrounding mental illness. While some individuals have had positive experiences, others have had negative encounters.
Inpatient Experience
Some reviewers have praised the inpatient areas, such as porches and walking areas within units. However, one reviewer reported difficulty accessing a CPAP machine and mentioned that this may be an area for improvement in future hospital plans.
Staff and Services
Some reviewers have expressed gratitude for the compassionate care they received from staff, particularly Dr. Wayne Baici and Dr. Amit Rotem. However, others have reported receiving poor advice from staff and feeling treated like criminals.
Waiting Times and Admission
Reviewers have reported varying wait times for admission, with some expressing frustration with the lengthy process. One reviewer was denied admission multiple times, despite their family's efforts to drive them 200km each way.
Communication
Some reviewers have praised the clinic's communication, particularly with regards to their care and aftercare. However, others have reported difficulties with communication, including a lack of information from the emergency room.
Waiting Areas and Security
One reviewer reported a concerning incident in the discharge area, where a man approached them and asked if they could identify someone in a car. Another reviewer felt that people in the general waiting area were treated like criminals.
DBT Program and Accommodation
One reviewer reported waiting for over 8 months for a spot in a DBT program, only to be told that it was only available during limited hours. Another reviewer was referred to expensive therapists and felt discouraged from pursuing treatment.
Gender Identity Clinic
One reviewer had a positive experience at the Adult Gender Identity Clinic, praising the care and communication from Dr. Wayne Baici.
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