Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC)

10-bed inpatient facility offers multi-disciplinary mental health services for referred individuals ages 14 and older who are dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and a concurrent mental health concern, or behaviour issues. Provides psychiatric assessment and care, development of community care plans and behavioural safety plans, and transition planning. Referrals accepted from a CLBC analyst or facilitator, and for youth, by a clinician or worker from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Individuals admitted both voluntarily and involuntarily under the Mental Health Act. Length of admission may be two weeks to 90 days. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.