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Program:
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Senior's Mental Health Outreach
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Phone Numbers:
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416-521-4057 or 416-521-4006 (Information/Intake)
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Fax:
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416-521-4072 or 416-521-4020
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Address:
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Queensway Health Centre
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A5
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Map
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Intersection:
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The West Mall and the Queensway
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Location:
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Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Medical services are covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Seniors over the age of 65 with complex mental health, addiction and behavioral issues * individuals under 65 who are diagnosed with an early onset mental illness may also be eligible for the program (on an individual basis)
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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