Case Management - Mental Health
Mental health case management services to individuals requiring follow up from a crisis, or long-term assistance with a goal of reaching an optimum level of functioning in the community.
Services include: supportive counselling; links to resources and support networks; advocacy; ensuring goals are met; medication monitoring and health education; administration of medication within a clinical setting; rehabilitation skills and support; enrichment; encouraging fulfilling and satisfying activities; support with budgeting for food and housing.
Referrals can be made by physicians, psychiatrists and health care providers. Referrals can be made via fax.
Clients will be assessed by a nurse after a referral is received to deem appropriateness for this service.
Inclusion criteria:
- willing to work with a nurse from the Victorian Order of Nurses mental health team
- assessed as having a chronic mental disorder requiring ongoing support
- experiencing difficulty with daily functioning and clients referred to the program must have control over their behaviour
- must be able to ensure they will not exhibit violent or aggressive actions towards themselves or others
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - Durham
Whitby Mall, Lang Tower West Building
1615 Dundas Street E
Whitby
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada - Ontario Branch
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 905-240-4522
FAX: 905-240-4533