The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is a 628-bed, academic health science centre, providing leadership in clinical, educational and research activities in Eastern Ontario.
Specifically, The Royal provides specialized care to individuals with moderate to severe mental health disorders, complicated physical health issues, and psychosocial vulnerabilities.
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is composed of a 2-site facility located in Eastern Ontario and is comprised of:
• A 190-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility and one 96-bed facility (32 recovery beds and 64 long-term care beds) located in Ottawa, and;
• The Brockville Mental Health Centre which is a specialized mental health facility located in Brockville, has 161 inpatient beds (61 Forensic Treatment Unit, 100 Secure Treatment Unit) and 183 beds in the community (Homes for Special Care);
• Two satellite facilities, one in Arnprior and one in Kingston for the Operational Stress Injuries (OSI) Program. These facilities provide care for clients of Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) and eligible members of the Canadian Forces (CF) and RCMP who have an OSI, and to their families.
Services are tailored to the unique needs of the individuals and communities we serve in Eastern Ontario and beyond. Family Physicians work as a member of dedicated and enthusiastic interdisciplinary teams that also include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, addiction counsellors, dietician, and recreation therapists. We provide innovative services. Our physicians are actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. Program evaluation is integrated into service delivery and we have an established program of research.