New peer support services at ED

New peer support services at ED

The specialists will provide comfort to ED patients at a time of crisis and help connect them to community services. Photo: RNZ By Rachel Graham of RNZ  • New peer support services have started at Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department • The services will offer patients in mental distress comfort and help to connect with community resources. • The minister of mental health says the move is not connected to changes in police's mental healt…

LHSC Introduces Weapons Detection System In Emergency Departments

In a continued commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is introducing a new weapons detection system at the entrances of its Emergency Departments (EDs) at Victoria Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and University Hospital. The system went live at University Hospital on April 15, followed by Victoria Hospital on May 6. The system, leased through Convergint Canada this past January, is pa…

New free mental health clinic opens at Mt Barker - The Mt Barker Courier

A new free, walk-in mental health support service has opened in the Hills. Co-funded by the Federal and State governments and operated by Summit Health, the new Mt Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre is staffed by qualified mental health professionals including nurses, social workers and peer support workers. Among the services provided are immediate help for those in distress, ongoing care for people with complex mental health needs, support f…