Service Information
Service Address: St. Joseph's Lifecare LTCH, 99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Brantford, ONInquiry Phone: 1 (905) 522-1155Ext: 36396
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Seniors Mental Health Outpatient - Brant
St. Joseph's Healthcare - Hamilton
Category:
Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic
Target Population: Geriatric Psychiatry
Out of scope of current SGS Intake pilot.
Service Details
Description:
Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and case management support.
Short term psychotherapy and health teaching for seniors with complex mental health, addiction and behavioral issues. This includes:
- mood disorders (such as depression, mania) anxiety, psychosis, cognitive disorders, substance use;
- behavioral complications associated with neurodegenerative cognitive impairment ( e.g. Alzheimer's disease);
- chronic mental illness ( e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder etc. ) complicated by age related decline in physical and mental health.
Note: Persons who are under age 65 years of age requiring specialized assessment and/or management as described above will be considered on an individual basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
65 yrs
Criteria:
- Complex psychiatric disorders and age related issues
- Must have a primary care physician (If referred without primary care we will support the patient/family to source primary care through a variety of means).
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Inquiry Phone: 1 (905) 522-1155 Ext: 36396
Inquiry Phone: 1 (905) 522-1155 Ext: 36396
Referral Contact Information
Referral Fax:
1 (905) 521-6067