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                                    | Program: | Mental Health Assessment Unit | 
                                
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                                    | Phone Numbers: | 905-521-2100 ext 76479 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                                | McMaster Children’s Hospital Emergency Department 1200 Main St W
 Hamilton, ON
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                                    | Intersection: | University Ave and Main St W | 
                                
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                                    | Location: | Hamilton (Cootes Paradise) | 
                                
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                                    | Accessibility: |   Wheelchair Accessible
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                                    | Service Description: | Emergency mental health care to children and youth * services may include an emergency mental health assessment, referral to community services, or recommendations for appropriate follow-up care 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Visit emergency department at McMaster Children's Hospital | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Children and youth 17 years and younger who are experiencing mental health crises | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English | 
                                
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Hamilton and area | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 9/15/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=180373 | 
                                
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