Electroconvulsive Therapy Clinic (ECT)
ECT is a safe, painless and effective therapy for a number of psychiatric conditions. ECT has a successful history as an effective treatment option for patients diagnosed with a range of serious mental illnesses and who do not necessarily respond to pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy. It has also been proven to deliver a higher response rate making the treatment even more viable for patients with severe depressive illness. As the areas regional center for ECT we provide approximately 700 treatments per year. Our team includes specially trained nurses, anaesthetist, psychiatrist and respiratory therapist that perform the treatment and recovery.
Individuals who think they could benefit from this procedure are encouraged to contact their psychiatrist or family doctor to begin discussions about their appropriate treatment plan.
Referral Form
The referring physician can send the completed Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Referral Form to the HDGH ECT Intake Nurse.
Contact Information
Electroconvulsive Therapy Clinic (ECT)
Toldo Neurobehavioural Institute
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
1453 Prince Road
Windsor, ON N9C 3Z4
Phone
519.257.5111 ext. 77854
Hours
6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday
(When Monday is a holiday, ECT will be available on Tuesday)