Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital

A DESCRIPTION OF HAMILTON PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
A view of HPH

Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital (HPH) is a specialized tertiary care centre dedicated to the service of individuals suffering with a severe mental illness, their families and their community. HPH is located in the Hamilton Wentworth Region of Central South Ontario (previously referred to as Central West) and serves the districts of Hamilton-Wentworth, Halton, Brant, Niagara and Haldimand-Norfolk. HPH is owned and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Map of Central South Ontario
Our patients are adults with severe psychiatric disorders who require specialized programs for:

SCHIZOPHRENIA
MOOD DISORDERS
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WITH A PSYCHIATRIC OR MAJOR BEHAVIOURAL DISORDER
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY WITH A BEHAVIOURAL DISORDER

The HPH is an accredited teaching hospital, which means it is closely affiliated with universities and community colleges in the education and training of health care professionals across several disciplines. HPH's major affiliation is with McMaster University as a clinical teaching unit specialized in training in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, and social work. Teaching facilities like Mohawk College and other community colleges and universities in central west Ontario also have affiliation agreements with HPH for training of health professionals in disciplines such as recreation therapy, pastoral care, pharmacy, vocational counseling and music therapy. Other placements include clerical staff, computer technicians, and trades occupations. All students are oriented to mental illness information and mental health care