The Royal just launched Ontario’s first mental health urgent care clinic in eastern Ontario — a game-changer after 25 years without specialized crisis support. Since its April soft launch, it’s already seen nearly 700 patients, many presenting with suicidal thoughts, offering immediate help from psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses where ERs fall short. Facing financial hurdles, the hospital restructured internally, slashing wait times for other services — from two years to four months. Now, they’re fundraising to extend hours beyond weekday business hours, aiming to save more lives and ease pressure on overburdened healthcare systems.
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