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Located in a relaxing 50 acre setting in Guelph, Ontario, Homewood Health Centre is one of Canada’s foremost mental health treatment facilities and we serve as a provincial and national resource for patients, families and their communities. Admission to Homewood’s specialized elective programs begins with a referral from a family physician ...
The information below will answer some of the questions you might have as you prepare for admission to one of our programs. If you still have questions after reviewing this information, please contact a member of our Admitting team.
We admit new patients Monday through Friday, between 8:00 and 11:00 am. Your admission appointment will vary depending on which program you are attending. Intake Services staff will review the details of admission with you and set your date and time. There are no admissions on weekends or holidays.
Discover comprehensive care at Homewood Health Centre, a leading Canadian facility for mental health, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring conditions. Experience our holistic, integrated approach to recovery in a serene 50-acre setting in Guelph, Ontario.
- Orientation and Emergency Codes
- Rights and Responsibilities
- As a patient at Homewood Health Centre, you have the right to:
- As a patient, you are expected to:
- Anti-violence Statement
- Group Confidentiality
- Accessibility
- Service Animals at Homewood
- Preparing for Your Stay
- No Scents
- No Latex Policy
- Smoking
- Influenza Vaccination
- Luggage Restrictions
- Dress Code Guidelines
- Parking
- Avoiding Unexpected Costs
- Please note:
- What NOT To Bring:
- Medications
- Please do not bring:
- If you have a drug plan, please bring your drug card with you. Certain drug plans allow billing
- Public Transit
- Please note:
- Telephone and Television
- Meals
- "Main Street Square” Gift Shop & Café
- Other Services
- Registered Massage Therapy at Homewood
- While You Wait
During your first week, please try to attend an orientation meeting on the unit to become familiar with emergency codes and fire procedures. Please do not be alarmed if you witness or are involved in the practice of emergency codes amongst staff.
Homewood has volunteers who serve as Patient Representatives and have the authority to work with you or work on your behalf to address any issue with any staff member in order to reach a resolution. The hospital has a number of policies and procedures in place which affect your care. There are also provincial laws that may apply to aspects of your ...
Be treated with respect and dignity Receive information concerning your illness and participate in the assessment of your needs and treatment Receive appropriate guidance, support and supervision from staff Refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the consequences of your actions Know the hospital rules and regulations ...
Participate and co-operate with hospital staff in your treatment and rehabilitation Respect the rules and regulations of the hospital Co-operate by providing information on past illnesses, hospital visits, medications, or other matters related to your health Respect the rights of other patients and staff Respect the property of other patients, st...
It is the policy of the Homewood Health Centre to: "Promote an abuse-free, trusting setting where respect for one another and our physical environment is maximized. We do not tolerate violence. Any threatening, hostile, and/or related inappropriate behaviour to self or others will result in immediate action. It could lead to criminal charges, inter...
During your stay, you will participate in a number of therapy groups. You must ensure that what is discussed in a group remains confidential. Occasionally it may be appropriate for issues raised in group to be discussed within the confines of the program as a whole, as directed by the treatment team. It is a breach of confidentiality for you to dis...
Through continued improvement, we endeavour to ensure that our policies and principles of accessibility are consistent with by-laws.
An individual with a disability may be accompanied by a service animal while at Homewood if: It is readily apparent that the animal is used by the person for reasons related to his or her disability, and The animal is not excluded from the premises by law, e.g. the Health Promotion and Health Protection Act If it is not readily apparent that the ...
Your treatment program will require your full attention. Please ensure that all external community appointments or commitments are met prior to admission.
Perfumes, after-shave, hairspray, cologne and other scented products can trigger serious health and allergic responses or reactions for some people. As a courtesy to all patients and staff, please do not wear or use scented products at Homewood.
Due to allergies, latex products are not permitted at Homewood. This includes latex balloons; however, mylar balloons can be substituted.
Homewood Health Centre is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our patients to heal and enjoy a full recovery. We are proud to be a completely smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. All patients admitted into Homewood Health Centre must be willing to abstain from all tobacco products during their stay. This includes: cigarettes, ci...
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health recommends the influenza vaccine for anyone six months of age and older. We request that patients admitted between September and April obtain an influenza vaccination from a local health unit or family doctor at least two weeks before admission. You will be asked to provide Admitting with proof of your vacci...
You may bring one large suitcase and one small gym bag (or equivalent) with you upon admission. For your convenience, coin-operated laundry facilities are available at Homewood. Please do not bring additional luggage or belongings with you when returning from weekend leaves or personal shopping trips, as storage is limited and excess luggage can be...
The following guidelines are intended to encourage a respectful, safe and enjoyable environment for all patients: Clothing must be clean and presentable Clothing must not be provocative, revealing or inappropriate (e.g., muscle-style shirts, shorts or tops, tank tops or spaghetti straps, clothes that are too tight) Clothing may not contain sexually...
Parking is limited at Homewood, and we cannot guarantee patients a parking spot. We ask that you leave your car at home, if possible. For drop-off of luggage, a car may be parked briefly at the main entrance on Delhi Street, or in our visitor parking lot located directly across from the main entrance. You may speak to the Admitting Department about...
Although you may have semi-private or private coverage, you should be aware that some insurance companies do not cover accommodation at Homewood Health Centre. To avoid unexpected charges, we recommend that you obtain written verification that your insurance will cover the cost of your stay at Homewood prior to admission. You are responsible for p...
any electrical appliance must be approved by a Homewood electrician as safe prior to use you may require a small amount of cash if you wish to use the coin-operated laundry machines and/or purchase sundries at our Gift Shop; there is a banking machine available If you plan on arriving in Guelph prior to your admission date, be sure to bring suffici...
Do not bring any tobacco-related products. This includes: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, cigarillos, water pipes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, lighters, and matches. Do not bring anything you cannot risk losing, including valuables such as: large amounts of cash, jewellery, or other important personal effects. Homewood is not respo...
When you arrive at Homewood, please bring: a 21-day supply of all doctor-prescribed non-psychiatric medications that you are currently taking at home (if you continue taking these medications while at Homewood, we may use up the supply you bring with you before ordering an additional supply from an off-site community pharmacy) a printed copy of y...
opened bottles of over-the counter medications (e.g., vitamins), herbal drugs or homeopathic remedies (these cannot be used during your stay.) Homewood has a fully stocked pharmacy on site and most medications are provided by our pharmacy. If the Homewood pharmacy does not carry a prescribed medication that your attending physician deems necessar...
online through a community pharmacy. That way, you will be billed only for the portion of the bill not covered by your drug plan (if applicable). Please note: Your medication profile may change during your stay at Homewood. Any medications that are discontinued during your treatment period will not be returned to you when you are discharged.
Information about Guelph Transit can be found on the city’s website (www.guelph.ca).
Weekend passes are not permitted on the first weekend you are in hospital. Eating Disorders Program patients may not have passes for several weeks into their program. In the Addiction Medicine Service, weekend passes are an important part of treatment but are not given automatically. Passes are subject to approval by the treatment team based on the...
Long-distance calling cards are available for purchase in Homewood’s gift shop. These cards can be used for making long-distance calls anywhere in North America. Alternatively, you may choose to bring your own with you. Guest voicemail boxes are available for purchase at a small cost to receive incoming calls. The voicemail boxes can be purchased a...
Generally, our patients take their meals in a common dining room. Meals are served on the units for those who are medically unable to come to the dining room. Patients in the Eating Disorders Program eat on their unit in the initial stages of treatment. Snacks can be purchased from the café, vending machines and cafeteria.
We understand the difficulties of waiting to come into a treatment program. If you require support while you are waiting for admission to one of our programs, we encourage you to contact your local community mental health agency to identify resources that may be helpful to you.
We understand the difficulties of waiting to come into a treatment program. If you require support while you are waiting for admission to one of our programs, we encourage you to contact your local community mental health agency to identify resources that may be helpful to you.
We understand the difficulties of waiting to come into a treatment program. If you require support while you are waiting for admission to one of our programs, we encourage you to contact your local community mental health agency to identify resources that may be helpful to you.
We understand the difficulties of waiting to come into a treatment program. If you require support while you are waiting for admission to one of our programs, we encourage you to contact your local community mental health agency to identify resources that may be helpful to you.
We understand the difficulties of waiting to come into a treatment program. If you require support while you are waiting for admission to one of our programs, we encourage you to contact your local community mental health agency to identify resources that may be helpful to you.
We admit Monday through Friday, between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Your admission day will vary depending on the program to which you are admitted. Admitting staff will review the details of admission with you and set your date and time. We do not admit on holidays.
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Application Process Call or visit website for admission, referral information and forms Toll Free 1-866-839-2594 Office 519-824-1010 Web Site Visit Website Email healthcentre@homewoodhealth.com Mailing Address 147 Delhi St Guelph, ON, N1E 4J3 Canada Languages English Fees
