The psychiatric unit at Cowichan District Hospital provides acute inpatient assessment and treatment services.
Contact Us
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC V9L 1E5
Phone: 250.737.2030
Access Services
Inpatient services are accessed through your family doctor, psychiatrist or through emergency.
Individuals Served
- Adolescents, adults and seniors
- Individuals experiencing mental illness, eating disorders, head injuries, mental handicaps, age-related behaviour changes as well as forensic patients.
Services Provided
- Stabilization of acutely ill patients and linkage to community mental health and addiction services for follow-up, continued treatment and recovery.
- Pre-care when possible prior to a patient's admission
- Comprehensive assessment including psychiatric, psychosocial, occupational therapy and nursing information.
- Personalized care plans designed by the treatment team in collaboration with the individual and, when appropriate, family members.
- Treatment based on the individual's care plan.
- Follow-up support as outlined in the discharge planning.
- Activity schedules are personalized to the unique needs of each patient depending on staffing and patient acuity.
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