Psychogeriatrics Mobile Social Work for Seniors

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

This service can provide psychosocial assessments and risk identification, case coordination as needed, and appropriate therapeutic intervention to seniors with mental health concerns and complex care needs who reside alone or with family and are experiencing difficulty coping in their environment.

Service to seniors under 65 will be considered on a case to case basis.

Access Information

Referrals accepted from primary care or Ontario Health atHome. Fax completed referral form or refer through Caredove.

Priority will be given to individuals who are at high risk and experiencing increasing frailty with contributing medical and psychosocial stressors.

Risks identified for service:
- caregiver burnout
- home situation is "stressed"
- possibility of abuse has been identified
- change in physical, emotional and/or mental status of either client or caregiver
- social isolation
- access to supports limited or non-existent

Referral Application

http://www.wendatprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SW-Referral-Form-with-Header-2018.pdf

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Older Adults
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 65 and up
• Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: Central (North Simcoe Muskoka)
• Not Accessible
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Wendat Community Programs - Penetanguishene

Program Website

Website

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Address

44 Dufferin Street

Penetanguishene

Operated By

Wendat Community Programs

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours can be modified upon request.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 1-705-355-1022 ext. 2228

FAX: 1-705-355-1026