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Program: Senior's Mental Health Outreach

Organization: Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre
Description of Services: Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and psychosocial intervention * program is for seniors over the age of 65 experiencing poor mental health or mental illnesses who are at risk of requiring admission to hospital for psychiatric treatment * individuals under 65 who are diagnosed with an early onset mental health illness may also be eligible for the program, and will be considered on an individual basis * team consists of a specialized Geriatric Psychiatrist, a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists


Services include:
  • home-based (e.g. home, retirement home, long term care) comprehensive assessment with a geriatric psychiatrist
  • consultation, education and care coordination for patients, families and caregivers
  • collaboration with family physicians, other health care providers, and community partners and linkage to support services
  • assistance in the development of behavior management strategies
  • short term supportive counseling and health teaching for patients/families
  • assessment by a nurse practitioner for seniors with complex mental illness who are frail, have multiple health conditions and frequently use the Emergency Department

Fees: Medical services are covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Seniors over 65 with complex mental health, addiction and behavioral issues * individuals under 65 (on an individual basis)
Application: Medical referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto (Etobicoke)

Phone Numbers: 416-521-4057 or 416-521-4006
Fax: 416-521-4072 or 416-521-4020
Email: Patient.Relations@thp.ca
Website: trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservices/mentalhe...
Address: Queensway Health Centre
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A5
Intersection: The West Mall and the Queensway
Location: Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
Hours: Hours vary

 
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