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HAWKESBURY — On October 28th, the Hawkesbury & District General Hospital (HGH) inaugurated its new Mental Health and Addiction Regional Centre (MHARC). The event was held in the presence of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure; Grant Crack, MPP, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell; Guy Desjardins, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell and many other dignitaries and healthcare partners.
The MHARC brings together HGH’s community mental health and addiction services previously offered in four different offices in Hawkesbury. The Centre provides services for people and their loved ones experiencing situations such as depression, stress, anxiety, trauma or grief. The workers may also help people going through a crisis or living with schizophrenia or dementia, addiction and gambling problems, domestic violence, relationship problems or any other life-disturbing situation.
The Centre is a three-storey building designed to meet clients’ specific needs. It features a welcoming, modern and bright environment as well as the latest informatics and communication technologies. Located on Spence Avenue, close to HGH, the Centre facilitates the transition of clients between community programs and the hospital’s inpatients and emergency services.
To learn more about HGH’s mental health and addiction services, please visit hgh.ca. The telephone number to contact the Mental Health and Addiction Regional Centre is 1-844-304-1414. View a video about the new MHARC.
Facts
- Five programs are offered at the centre: Mental Health Treatment, Geriatric-psychiatry, Addiction Services, Crisis Team and Assertive Community Treatment Team.
- The building is designed to meet clients’ needs and includes rooms dedicated to group sessions, individual therapy, psychological tests, family rooms and telemedicine.
- The HGH community mental health and addiction team includes 60 healthcare professionals, with eight psychiatrists, one psychologist, psychotherapists, social workers and counsellors.
Quotes
“The Mental Health and Addiction Program is a key component of HGH’s regional role. These modern facilities will allow us to better meet the needs of our clients.”
-François Bertrand, Chair, HGH Board of Directors
“HGH is investing in its infrastructure to ensure the continuity of services. With its qualified staff, including eight psychiatrists and one psychologist, the Mental Health and Addiction Program is becoming a centre of excellence in its field.”
-Marc LeBoutillier, Chief Executive Officer, HGH
Unveiling of the inaugural plaque
Left to right: Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure and MPP, Ottawa West-Nepean; Antony Assaly, ASCO Construction; Marc LeBoutillier, CEO, HG; René Lambert, representative from J.L Richards; François Bertrand, Chair, Board of Directors, HGH; Jason Assaly, ASCO Construction; Guy Desjardins, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell; Grant Crack, MPP, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell; Sébastien Racine, President, Board of Directors, HGH Foundation
Tribute to Mr. Royal Comtois
From left to right: Sébastien Racine, President, Board of Directors, HGH Foundation; Jeanne Charlebois, Mayor of Hawkesbury; Marc LeBoutillier, CEO, HGH; Anne Comtois-Lalonde, daughter of Royal Comtois; Mr. François Bertrand, Chair, Board of Directors, HGH; Gilles Comtois, son of Royal Comtois; Guy Desjardins, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell
Contact
Gisèle Larocque
Director, Community Relations and Corporate Projects
Hawkesbury & District General Hospital
Telephone: 613-632-1111, ext. 21200