Patient Education Resources

Early Psychosis

Psychosis is a serious medical condition that causes changes in the brain. This pamphlet explains what causes psychosis, signs, treatment, what to expect, and what you can do to help a loved one.

East Coast Forensic Hospital: Community Client Program

This pamphlet outlines the Community Client Program, which is available to help after you are given a conditional discharge from the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB) or after you are found not criminally responsible (NCR) for an offense and the court releases you to the community.

East Coast Forensic Hospital: Family and Friends

This pamphlet is for family and friends of patients in the Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital.

East Coast Forensic Hospital: Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit

This pamphlet outlines the Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program, a 24-bed psychiatric assessment unit for people with court ordered assessments or admitted from a correctional facility.

East Coast Forensic Hospital: Rehabilitation Program

This pamphlet outlines the Rehabilitation Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. After your first Criminal Code Review Board hearing, you will work with your health care team to create a recovery plan. You will choose goals and learning to help you in your recovery.

East Coast Forensic Hospital: Transition Bungalow Program

This pamphlet outlines the Transition Bungalow Program, which lets you test and practice your skills for living on your own before being discharged. You can learn new skills to help you when you leave the hospital, and practice the skills you already have.

Eating Disorder Inpatient Program

The Eating Disorder Inpatient Program is a voluntary inpatient program for people over the age of 17 who have an eating disorder.

Eating Disorders Program - Central Zone

This pamphlet explains what an eating disorder is, lists common eating disorders, and gives information about the Central Zone (CZ) Eating Disorders Program. It includes information on who the program is for, what the treatment includes, who is on your health care team, and what is expected of you while you are working with the program.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Inpatients

This pamphlet explains how ECT works, as well as the possible side effects. Includes what to expect during the treatment when you are receiving treatment and admitted to the hospital.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Inpatients - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains how ECT works, as well as the possible side effects. Topics include how to get ready and what will happen during the treatment.