Geriatric Mental Health Clinic

Type Of Service

Outpatient Clinic - Mental Health

Program Description

For individuals who are 65 and older with a psychiatric concern that is either treatment resistant or complex in nature presenting with one or more of the following: behavioural changes, mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms.

Services offered:
- Specialized geriatric psychiatry consultations
- Short-term psychiatric follow-up for treatment optimization
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavior therapy group treatment (12-week skill building group) for seniors struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Inclusion criteria:
General mental health (mood anxiety, psychosis). Individuals must be able to attend in-person community clinic appointments or have access to OTN.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from physicians or nurse practitioners.
Referrals are through Ontario Shores Central Intake.

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 65 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of Durham
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Durham Community Clinic

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Address

617 Victoria Street W

Whitby

Operated By

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

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Hours

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

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Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000

Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642