CAMH Emergency Department

I had a good experience here. After months of referrals and waiting, walk in clinics, and doctors who would not listen to me or help me, or provide explanation for why they made the choices they did, I was so relieved to see a psychiatrist here and have him communicate a plan for going forward. It is relieving to have my concerns My info was already in the system, which definitely accelerated the process. Dr. Alfodari was so helpful and I am happy that I finally have somewhere to start. I went during a weekday evening and it wasn't very busy. For those with sensory issues, the waiting room isn't too bright, it doesn't smell strongly, and it isn't loud.

Camh offers your own room for safety reasons which is great it’s what I needed at the moment. They are very knowledgable, passionate and they treat you with respect And kindness. They have patience for their patients. If you are suffering from any mental health issues please do not hesitate to go here you are worth it!! ❤️

Went because of heavy suicidal ideation, it took a while to get admitted but that’s to be expected. A lot of the people there were kind and caring, but some of the doctors and people there just seemed to treat the processes in assessing someone just as means to an end, which felt terrible.There were two people particularly who made me feel emotionally supported, whose names I did not get but one had 9 piercings on each ear and the other was a uoft students who had cute animal crossing stickers on her laptop. Both of them made me feel that I had a valid reason to be there and that there are people who care about other people in the mental health field. In a space that can be aa intimidating as that, their kindness made a world of difference.Idk if I’d go back because I didn’t stay long enough to get actual help, but if I did I would hope I see people like them again

When it’s good it’s great! But when it’s bad it’s awful, I’ve had both great and terrible experiences in this ER, I think if you’re really at a point where you have no other options then absolutely go, there are programs you can be referred to through the ER that you can’t be referred to otherwise so that’s awesome but unfortunately I would say be prepared for some of the staff to be less than kind in some instances, they definitely have a lot of work to do when it comes to training staff to be more kind and empathetic. I would also say that it’s much better to go here than a regular ER when you’re in a mental health crisis because they are better equipped to deal with mental health and then you’re not stuck in an ER with sick or injured people. But I would say use caution when taking someone here or going on your own.

my whole stay was great, except for the doctor who discharged me.texting must’ve been really important during the few minutes we saw each other.i have to add though. the nurses were kind. i felt seen. talking to the nurses did more for me than to have a doctor smirk and text during the few minutes, which he decided to release me.He also tried to intimidate me into leaving by saying the other patients make for a “difficult environment”. He literally gestured towards the sound of another screaming patient, and pumped his eyebrows, as if to say, “see? they’re crazy. why don’t you just go home?”i’m not scared of other patients. we’re all just sick. interesting that that doctor would choose to be there.dr. husain, for someone with great interest in psychosis and schizophrenia, you sure like to reiterate the stigma that they’re just crazy people. do your patients know that?