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Impact Program
Impact is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program that provides treatment, rehabilitation and support in the community to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and a primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.
Its multidisciplinary team typically includes a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist, Community Mental Health Workers, Peer Support Worker, Psychiatric Resident, as well as students from different disciplines.
Goals
- To reduce/minimize the impact of mental illness
- To reduce the number of visits and length of hospital stay
- To facilitate the integration of clients into communities of their choice
- To help clients improve the quality of their lives, in the areas of health, housing, finance, and vocation
Services
An individualized plan of service is formulated with the client, famiiy or significant others, based on identified needs/goals. Service plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted to arising needs. The services include, but are not limited to:
- Continuous assessment of client mental health status; adjustment and delivery of medication
- Monitoring clients physical health; linking to appropriate resources
- Attaining and maintaining housing
- Exploring vocational abilities and possibilities
- Accessing and using available financial resources
- Developing and improving personal living skills and activities of daily living
Eligibility
Adults with severe and persistent mental illness and a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness, whose mental health needs are high, as defined by two or more of the following:
- 60 or more days of hospital stay, OR 5 or more ER visits, OR 3 or more hospitalizations in the last year for reasons related to their mental health
- Severe or major symptoms that interfere with day to day functioning
- Coexisting substance use disorder
- High risk or recent history of Criminal Justice Involvement
- Requiring institutional placement without intensive outpatient service
- Unable to engage or participate in office-based services
- Unable to cope well in the community between crises
Referral Process
Hospitals, psychiatrists, family physicians, other health care providers, community agencies and supportive housing authorities can make referrals. Referrals are also accepted from other Assertive Community Treatment Teams. Referral forms are available at the Impact office and can be mailed or faxed upon request.
Staff Involved
- Clinical Director and Psychiatrist
- Coordinator
- Administrative Secretary
- Registered Nurses
- Community Mental Health Workers
- Social Workers
- Community Mental Health Support Worker
Contact Us
489 College Street, Suite 304
Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
Telephone: (416) 925-3350
Fax: (416) 925-0802
Directions: One block west of Bathurst Street on the south side of College Street
For more information on ACT, visit the Assertive Community Treatment Association.
