Let’s Build Better Mental Health Care
Mental illness affects all Canadians at some time either through their own experience, or that of a family member, friend or colleague. In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness, and by age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness.
For All Minds
The time is now to build modern Mental Health & Addictions (MHA) program facilities at Joseph Brant Hospital that ensure dignified, respectful, person-centred care, and support recovery and improve outcomes for every patient group we serve, including children, youth and adults from across the region and beyond.
Together, we will transform MHA care for our community.
Our Vision for a New Mental Health & Addictions Unit
Inpatient Mental Health & Addictions Unit with a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
A relocation to a renovated, larger and more modern adult inpatient unit within the North Tower.
Outpatient Mental Health Unit
A strategic placement of Outpatient clinics with the inpatient unit, within the hospital, and in the community.
Child and Youth Mental Health Day Hospital
The addition of a brand new program space designed to meet the unique needs of this vulnerable group.
"The team at JBH have been wonderful to me – they actually saved my life."
- Sasha MenezesFor Sasha Menezes, the Mental Health & Addictions program at Joseph Brant Hospital has been a life-saver. After she received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 18, Sasha struggled with taking her medication, especially when she was younger. But thanks to the care of the team at JBH, especially the inpatient unit, Sasha has a better hold on her illness.
For more information
and to learn how you can help transform mental health care, please contact Emma Fitzpatrick, Associate Director, Major & Planned Giving at efitzpatrick@josephbranthospital.ca or 905-632-3737 ext. 5542.
