Inpatient
A 25-bed inpatient unit that provides specialized services to meet the complex mental health needs of seniors (usually over age 65) with severe and persistent mental illness. This includes psychogeriatric resources to address the assessment, management and transitional care needs of the client with the goal of reintegration to community or long-term care.
Services Offered:
- Comprehensive assessments provided by an inter-professional team that identify mental health issues, clarify diagnosis and identify possible factors that contribute to challenging behaviours
- Individualized care plans, which are developed to manage symptoms, address needs and develop management techniques
- Education for patients, families and caregivers
- Discharge planning to assist patients as they transition into the community or long-term care
Referrals accepted from: Hospital, LTCF, Service-to-service.
Referrals are made through Ontario Shores Central Intake.
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals usually 65 years old and older who are medically stable and have a severe or complex aged related mental illness with psychiatric or physical needs that cause excessive disability, risk to safety and challenging behaviours.
Exclusion Criteria:
Developmental Disorder (Dual Diagnosis)
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - Whitby - Gordon Street
700 Gordon Street
Whitby
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Main Hours: Open 24/7
Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000
Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642