New mental health crisis zone coming to Montfort Hospital
The Montreal Road hospital is building a specialized mental health crisis zone at its emergency department to better treat patients dealing with psychiatric emergencies and alleviate the strain on the current system.
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![The Montfort Hospital in Ottawa is seen on May 24, 2024. That same day, the Montfort Hospital Foundation launched a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of a $2-million mental health zone at its emergency department. The outside of a hospital with an ambulance parked nearby.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7215308.1716750044!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/montfort-hospital-outside-shot.jpg)
The Montreal Road hospital is building a specialized mental health crisis zone at its emergency department to better treat patients dealing with psychiatric emergencies and alleviate the strain on the current system.