St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is the province’s second largest provider of mental health and addiction services, and is focused on providing stigma-free, state-of-the-art-care for individuals living with mental illness and substance use concerns. 

With over 350 inpatient beds, Mental Health and Addictions Services has become the largest single program at St. Joe’s. In fact, in any given year we’ll have more than 200,000 visits in our clinics, and we’ll care for over 30,000 new patients. Below are just a few of the programs offered by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton:

Emergency Mental Health Services

Adjacent to our emergency room at the Charlton Campus (the busiest ER in the city), our Emergency Mental Health Services team of social workers, physicians and mental health care providers deliver urgent, expert care to those in crisis.

Youth Wellness Centre in the Downtown Core

Located on the ground level of the historic Pigott Building, the Youth Wellness Centre (YWC) is a barrier-free, 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space in Hamilton’s downtown care where youth aged 17 – 25 can access the culturally-sensitive mental health or addiction care and support they need.

Seniors’ Mental Health

As our aging population continues to grow, it’s expected that there will be a growing number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. From home visits in the community to inpatient programs, St. Joe’s is ready to care for the lifelong mental health needs of the people in our region.

Addiction Services

Substance use is on the rise, and statistics show a correlation between substance use and mental illness. That’s why St. Joe’s was among the first Hospitals in the province to adopt a concurrent approach to care designed to help individuals living with an addiction, a mental health concern, or both.

For a full list of services, contact information, and referral processes visit: https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit the Hospital’s Mental Health Support & Resources page: https://www.stjoes.ca/contact/mental-health-crisis