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A referral can be made to NHAN by a Family Physician, Paediatrician, Child Psychiatrist or a Clinical
Nurse Practitioner if a child or youth has difficulties in areas such as development and learning, mental
health behaviours, and /or adaptive and social skills.
Practicum placement not available
Children & Youth Mental Health Services
*See Mood Disorders section
Bullying, Self-harm & Suicide Prevention
Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment Unit (APAU)
1475 Edmonton Street, Prince George, BC V2M 1S2
Waitlist Clinician: (250)-649-7065
Family Liaison: (250)-565-5974
Regional program
Age group:12-18
Mission: The Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment Unit is located in Prince George and is a regional
centre for all adolescent psychiatric services.
Main services provided:
• Crisis stabilization
• Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and brief treatment for youth who are experiencing serious
psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis, disorder of mood, suicidal behavior or anxiety states
• Care is provided by an inter-professional team, usually comprised of a Psychiatrist, Psychologist,
Team Leader, Youth Counsellors, Nurses, Family Liaison, Waitlist Clinician, Recreation Therapist
and School Teachers, and/or other disciplines as needed
Details:
• 6 bed unit
• Provides services for all psychiatric issues, concurrent addictions & complex behaviors
• Program is for crisis stabilization with a 72 hour stay or assessment for a stay from 4-6 weeks
• Consultation and brief treatment with recommendation to community programs for follow-up
• Provides a bio-psycho-social, cultural, spiritual model of care
• Uses the model of engagement
• Provides regional consultation through Grand Rounds and video conference, and tele-psychiatry
• Primary Care model with a GP working on the unit with Psychiatrist
• Provides an in-house school base program
BC Medical covers service fees
Referred required through waitlist clinician, through emergency department for crisis admission, or
referrals from Physician’s.
Practicum placements available
