Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Program

Type Of Service

Public Awareness - Mental Health

Program Description

The role of the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC) it to support healthcare providers in long-term care homes (LTCHs), Home and Community care, hospitals, and MOH funded community support organizations that provide care for older adults with or at risk of, responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

Access Information

The focus of the program is on the provision of comprehensive health assessments, and individualized person-centred interventions to support the individual and their formal care partners. Facilitating consultations with specialty care providers and offer enhanced transitional supports across sectors.


The referral process is by phoning or filling out an electronic referral form online to the North East Behavioural Supports Ontario.

Referral Application

http://nebso.ca

Central Access Referral Application

http://nebso.ca/NorthEast/en/Public/Form

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Older Adults
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 55 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Algoma District
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

North Bay Regional Health Centre - Sault Ste. Marie

Program Website

Website

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Address

61 Great Northern Road

Sault Ste. Marie

Operated By

North Bay Regional Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

FAX: 705-675-8857

Central Access - FAX: 705-675-8857

Central Access - Toll Free: 855-276-6313