Manitoba Health

Rehabilitation Program

Admission Criteria – Rehabilitation Program

Admission to the Rehabilitation Program is by referral from external agencies within the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba.  A referral Task Team reviews the information and responds to the request within 10 working days.  Acceptance for admission is based on the following factors:

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness
• Clinically stable and all pharmacological efforts have been exhausted
• Community alternatives have been explored
• Potential to learn or be able to benefit from rehabilitation techniques
• Willingness to be involved and participate in the program
• Able to participate in the program without jeopardizing self or other’s safety
• Family must be aware of referral
• Those individuals with a mental (developmental) disability, as a primary diagnosis, may not be candidates for the program

Many patients in this program use the Community Rehabilitation Services (CRS) at Selkirk Mental Health Centre in preparation for discharge.

The goal of Community Rehabilitation Services is “To provide a community based skill development for patients.”

The objectives are to "Facilitate opportunities for patients to develop and improve upon skills needed to make their successful transition to community living."

Community Rehabilitation Services residences are located in Selkirk.

The overall goal is:

"To improve self confidence and self esteem while developing the skills and experiences of community living."

Community Rehab Services offers assessment and training in the following:

• Social/Interpersonal Skills
• Health Management/self care
• Independent living skills
• Community/family involvement

Criteria for acceptance into the service:

• Express willingness and desire to participate.
• Identify long term goals of community placement beyond CRS.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of illness and need for prescribed medications.
• Willingness to refrain from alcohol and substance abuse.
• Mindful and respectful of the rights of others.
• Present no risk to themselves or others.

Referrals:

Referrals to Community Rehab Services may be made by any of Selkirk Mental Health Centre’s treatment teams. Individual programs are designed with the patient to assist them in developing specific skills in order to meet their identified goals.  Regular reviews are conducted and information is shared with the treatment team, including community mental health personnel, as a means of facilitating the return to the community setting of the patient's choice.

Process:

Once accepted, patients participate in activities offered by Community Rehab Services which seeks to facilitate a seamless transition from inpatient treatment unit, to a Community based living situation. Individuals remain patients of Selkirk Mental Health Centre, and in effect are transferred to Community Rehabilitation Services in a manner similar to other transfers that occur between in-patient treatment areas.

Communication between Community Rehabilitation Services and the treatment team takes place at Treatment Team meetings and on an ongoing, as needed basis when pertinent issues arise.  The mutual support/cooperation between all members of the treatment team is seen as vital to the provision of an effective, patient-centered service.

Typically, a patient will begin by participating in a day program, which provides the opportunity for assessment and training according to their own goals and at a pace, which they feel comfortable.  The progression then is to overnight stays and further adjustments in time spent at Community Rehabilitation Services according to the patient's ability and personal growth.  Eventual progression then can take place from the supervised setting, to the more independent situation.

As the patient achieves a full time placement, there is a corresponding increase in the focus on connecting with community resources, such as Community Mental Health Services, Support Groups, Social Assistance Workers and others.  In so doing, the opportunity to realize one's full potential for successful transition to life away from Selkirk Mental Health Centre is maximized.

Rehabilitation Bed Composition Numbers

• 55 designated beds- 28 male beds, 27 female beds (2nd Floor- Area 10 and Area 11)
• 31 designated beds- 27 male beds, 4 female beds (Area 14)
• 8 designated beds – Community Rehabilitation Services (Group Homes)

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For more information, please contact:

Ms. Annette Byblow, Program Manager
Phone:  (204) 482-1643

Or

Ms. Brendyce Sararas, A/Program Manager
Phone: (204) 482-1628

Rehabilitation Program Referral Form

Rehabilitation Program Referral Process