Long Term Care (LTC) Outreach

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

For individuals age of 65 and older with a psychiatric concern that is complex in nature or has not responded to treatment, presenting with one or more of the following: cognitive changes, behavioural changes, mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms.

Access Information

Referral is required from a physician or nurse practitioner at the Long Term Care Home.

Documentation required to indicate a complete referral:
- PHQ-9 (if Depression is suspected)
- Updated Medication List

Referrals are through Ontario Shores Central Intake.

Inclusion Criteria:
Memory concerns, responsive behaviours, general mental health (mood anxiety, psychosis). Client must reside in a long-term care home and require geriatric specific care.

Exclusion Criteria:
Developmental Disorder (Dual Diagnosis)

Central Access Referral Application

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

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Older Adults
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 65 and up
• Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: East (Central East)
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - Whitby - Gordon Street

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Address

700 Gordon Street

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