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Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Announces Significant Milestone in Mental Health Bed Expansion

WINDSOR, ON – Today, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), Windsor’s West End Specialty Hospital, achieved a major milestone with the submission of its Stage 1.3 (Functional Program) plan for the Mental Health Bed Expansion Project to the Ministry of Health.

Work completed over the last 18 months has results in a submission that includes block diagrams of the building and physical space need to support the programs and services related to this expansion.

Through the process, there was robust internal and external stakeholder involvement involving HDGH program staff, physicians, family representatives, senior leadership, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Windsor Police Services, Community crisis services, Patient and Family Advisory Committee members, and Dr. Scott Zeller, MD, leading expert in EmPATH model. In total, 8 Project Steering committee meetings were held and almost 40 functional planning and design user group meetings were held. In addition to this, in-depth data/workload analysis and volume projections were completed, a review of local and international leading and emerging practices and leveraging of knowledge and experience of international mental health experts.

Highlights from the submission include:

  • 68 Acute Mental health Bed Expansion
  • Urgent Psychiatric Crisis Service (UPCS)- Tayfour Tower
  • Will provide: Urgent/emergent service and Crisis service
  • Relocation and renovation of Inpatient Rehabilitative Care – relocation and renovation
  • Diagnostic Imaging – adding ultrasound and CT Services – new expanded space
  • Vising Renal Service

“This is an exciting day for Windsor-Essex. The submission of the Stage 1.3 document to the Ministry of Health means that Windsor-Essex is one step closer to a consolidated single point of entry for those experiencing Mental Health and Addictions issues.” explains Bill Marra, President and CEO. “We know there is a need for seamless, timely access to support those struggling with Mental Health and Addictions issues in our community. This plan will provide a continuum of care for these patients and clients. No longer will they need to tell their story multiple times. Included in this plan is a recovery-oriented therapeutic space that responds to the mental health and addictions needs of our community.”

The inpatient mental health bed expansion will allow HDGH to continue the progress already made in creating a highly effective and efficient mental health and addictions system for our community and offer all hospital-based mental health services at one location improving access and patient care. HDGH serves as the regional provider of tertiary mental health care, a range of community based mental health programs inclusive of the downtown Windsor Crisis and Mental Wellness centre which houses the urgent assessment centre for mental health and addiction and is the lead agency for child and youth mental health for the region.

HDGH looks forward to working with The Ministry of Health Capital Branch as they review the submission and ensures this aligns with all standards and the needs of residents of Windsor-Essex in the future.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Nicole Crozier, Director of Communications and Mission

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

(226)-345-9710

nicole.crozier@hdgh.org

About Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is commied to improving the health and wellbeing of the WindsorEssex community through the delivery of person-centred, value-based care. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is aspecialized hospital offering services in Mental Health and Addicons; Rehabilitave Care; Complex Medical and Palliave Care; and Children and Youth Mental Health. We offer a unique blend of services including but not limited to community and home-based services. In collaboraon with our healthcare and inter-sectorial partners, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare provides care in new ways and in new locaons throughout the region to address barriers, improve access and paent outcomes and improve the overall paent experience.

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SafePoint: Consumption and Treatment Services Site

The virtual site tour video of SafePoint has officially launched. Located at 101 Wyandotte Street East, it is the first health facility to offer supervised consumption services in the City of Windsor. As part of SafePoint’s commitment to community engagement, the video was created to provide community members with a walk-through experience of the site, explaining the services that are offered and how clients interact with staff as they access supports.

In addition to the video, the WECHU continues to offer in-person open house tours at SafePoint every Friday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on a walk-in basis. All community members are welcome to visit the site during the open houses to learn more about the services offered. Pre-registration is not required at this time.

SafePoint’s hours of operation are Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Clients do not need a health card or referral to access services.

Click here to learn more about SafePoint and the services provided.

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An update from the Downtown Mission’s Phoenix Recovery Program

Pictured above: Graduates and participants of the Phoenix Recovery Program.

The Phoenix Recovery Program has been going strong. We have had a huge uptick in attendance over the last quarter. We are averaging 9-12 clients per day with a good Recovery turnaround.

The Phoenix Program is a 12-Step Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program. Our program is 12-weeks long, along with aftercare after graduation. We have moved from separate programs for men and women to co-ed programming. Our program is being promoted across the city and referrals are coming from various organizations. Within Phoenix Recovery we also work within a harm reduction model. For those who believe abstinence isn’t their main goal we work with them to help them get to where they need to be in life.

We also have one-on-one counseling available for those who work or have issues making it to group. We also provide family counseling for those affected by the disease of alcoholism.

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Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare’s Withdrawal Management Services opens new intensive beds

WINDSOR, ON– In June of 2022, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) shared news of new investments for Addictions Services for our community.

One of these investments is funded by the province through the Addictions Recovery Fund to support the new Intensive Bed-Based Addiction Services initiative in HDGH’s Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) program. The one-time funding will support the initiative in 2022/23 and 2023/24 fiscal years.

This Intensive Bed-Based Addiction Services initiative will see the opening of two designated intensive beds in our already established residential WMS program and will help individuals 16 years or older seeking support to withdraw from substance dependency, including alcohol.

WMS is an essential part of the addiction care pathway and is a natural access point for those seeking treatment where individuals are linked with other longer-term forms of treatment and support services. There are circumstances where an individual can be supported to withdrawal in the community, and other scenarios where it would be best to withdrawal in a 24/7 supervised setting, with or without intensive monitoring.

The symptoms associated with substance withdrawal can be severe, and timely access to specialized care and medications can help address these symptoms, avoid Emergency Room visits, and largely influence an individual’s overall efficacy with addiction treatment and recovery goals.

Referrals are now being accepted into the Intensive Bed-Based Addictions Services program. Referrals into HDGH’s WMS are accepted through self-referral, through community partner organizations or from the Emergency Department by calling WMS Centre at 519-257-5225 for bed availability and admission eligibility. The WMS team will determine which service – Intensive Bed-Based Addiction Services, supervised Withdrawal Bed, or Community outreach WMS – is the most appropriate in collaboration with the client and partner agency, if applicable.

It is through these new initiatives of providing the right care, in the right ways, to the clients who need it most that HDGH continues to work with community partners to strengthen the depth and breadth of local services as a Centre of Excellence for Mental Health and Addiction.

To learn more about HDGH’s WMS program, please visit our website.

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Updates from the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

Pictured above: SAPACCY Team including the 2 SWs, Director, Case Worker and Clinical Supervisor

Substance Abuse Program for African Caribbean and Black Canadian Youth (SAPACCY) program

The Substance Abuse Program for African Caribbean and Black Canadian Youth (SAPACCY) program provides community-based mental health and/or substance use services that are holistic, anti-oppressive, Africentric, and culturally safe for Black youth (ages 12-29) and their families/caregivers. The Program is one of 7 other locations in Ontario, including one location at CAMH. The Windsor-Essex program recently launched Open Houses in October 2022 at weCHC for Health Care Providers, Community Partners , Parents/ Caregivers and Youth.

Over 40 Community Organizations have come through the doors to show their support and learn more about how we can all work together in supporting the Black Community.

In celebration of Black History Month the SAPACCY team will be holding an event on February 21 at weCHC for youth, care partners, and caregivers from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. For more information on the event visit www.wechc.org.

For more information about SAPACCY: https://wechc.org/counselling-general/the-substance-abuse-program-for-african-and-caribbean-canadian-youth-sapaccy/

The Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Carribbean Youth. (SAPACCY)
Pictured here: the October 2022 Open House for Community Partners

Statistics on Black Mental Health in Canada

  • 38.3% of Black Canadians with mental health issues used mental health services between 2001-2014 compared to 50.8% of White Canadians.
  • 60% said they would be more willing to use mental health services if the mental health professional were Black.
  • 95.1% felt that the underutilization of mental health services by Black Canadian residents was an issue that needed to be addressed.

Learn more on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s website.

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New Substance Use Program being launched to support 2SLGBTQ+ Community

Printable flyer

Windsor Family Health Team (WFHT), Windsor Pride Community (WPC) and Family Services Windsor Essex (FSWE) is launching a new 2SLGBTQ+ One Team Recovery (OTR) Program this coming January 2023.

The inaugural launch of this additional program is targeted for January 10th,2023. This program will run two days a week from 1:00pm-4:30pm and participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.

“We’re excited to offer OTR as a dedicated program for 2SLGBTQ+ community where participants can feel safe to have their recovery incorporate a focus on their unique challenges and needs which, the evidence tells us, will lead to better outcomes for their recovery” added Margo Reilly, Executive Director, WFHT.

Understanding the need and identifying a gap in local services for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals struggling with substance use, WFHT, in partnership with Windsor Pride Community, began adapting its existing OTR program through an affirmative care lens to create a program specific to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

“People who identify within the 2SLGBTQ+ community often face social stigma, discrimination, and unique challenges specific to our community”, noted Colm Holmes, President, Windsor Pride Community. “These factors contribute to a high rate of substance use within our community, and the need for a dedicated response for the 2SLGBTQ+ population here in Windsor-Essex. Alongside our fantastic partners Windsor Family Health Team and Family Services Windsor-Essex, Windsor Pride is thrilled to be a part of the solution moving forward. Providing 2SLGBTQ+ specific recovery services is an evidence-based way of ensuring our communities needs are met.”

Some research suggests that 2SLGBTQ+ community members use alcohol, tobacco and other substances at a rate of 2 to 4 times higher than heterosexual people. Research also identifies that the 2SLGBTQ+ population has unique needs when dealing with addictions and would benefit from dedicated services.

“We believe that addiction is an experience and not your identity”, said Elizabeth Lalonde, Addictions Counselor, WFHT. “We avoid using labels such as “addicts” or “alcoholics” and instead use our unique multi-disciplinary psychoeducational, evidenced-based model to empower individuals to own their recovery”.

In 2019 Windsor Team Care Centre (a program of WFHT) developed a 5-week, closed, outpatient substance use program supporting clients 16+, called One Team Recovery (OTR). OTR is an evidence based, SMART Recovery informed model of care and is a non-spiritual, non-faith-based alternative to 12-step programs. OTR is also trauma informed and aims to provide a safe space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Along with the 5-week program, OTR includes a 6-week After Care program and a 3-week Family & Friends program. OTR is delivered in partnership, with Certified Canadian Addictions Counselors and/or Registered Social Workers from Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (WECHC), Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (ECNPLC), and Erie Shores Family Health Team, providing sessions year-round in Windsor and Essex County as well as virtually.

Individuals who would like to register can self-refer by calling 519-250-5524 or visiting https://windsortcc.ca/programs-services/one-team-recovery-substance-abuse-program/ and downloading the program application. Health and social service providers can also refer through the Ocean e-Referral platform.

For more information visit: www.windsortcc.ca.

Contact Information:
Windsor Family Health Team
Margo Reilly, Executive Director
Phone Number: 519- 250-5656 x201
Email: mreilly@windsorfht.ca

Colm Holmes
President, Windsor Pride Community
Phone Number: 519-966-5010 x 1080
Email: caholmes@wehc.ca

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