The Adult Mental Health Program provides support to patients who are identified to have mental health needs.  Assessment and interventions are provided by a team of social workers, a clinical pharmacist, with leadership provided by a FHT physician with expert knowledge in mental health and consultation provided by a sessional psychiatrist. Program objectives include:

• To assess the mental health status and support needs of all patients referred to the program by a C-FHT physician or interdisciplinary team member
• To establish an appropriate plan of care for patients registered to the program
• To promote consideration of mental health needs as a standard of practice at the C-FHT

The Adult Mental Health Program provides the following services to patients within The Caroline Family Health Team of Burlington:

• Clinical assessment
• Treatment (including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and pharmacologic therapy)
• Disease support
• Education
• Referral to community services
• Ongoing care and support for patients with persistent illness to prevent deterioration and potential hospitalization