Geriatric Psychiatry Community Service

Type Of Service

Case Management - Mental Health

Program Description

The GPCS is a community outreach program that provides mental health related service to individuals who are not able to access treatment at the onsite Ambulatory Mental Health Clinic and/or those who require case management.

The interprofessional services include:
- Assessment and diagnosis,
- Treatment including medication management and non-pharmacological approaches

Case management including:
- advocating for the best possible services on behalf of clients and families
- monitoring and ongoing support of clients
- referrals and coordinating access to other Baycrest services and/or community programs

Access Information

Referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required.
Please complete referral form available on the website.

Inclusion criteria:
Adults over the age of 65 with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of depression, bipolar mood disorder, mood disorders associated with neurological conditions, mood disorders associated with bereavement, or anxiety

Referral Application

http://www.baycrest.org/Baycrest_Centre/media/content/Centralized_Referral_Form.pdf

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 65 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Toronto; Community Service Home Visit - Toronto (Steeles to north, Marlee to west, St. Clair to south, Avenue to east). Onsite appointments do not have catchment restrictions
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: French, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, English
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

Program Website

Website

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Address

3560 Bathurst Street

Toronto

Operated By

Baycrest Hospital

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 416-785-2500 ext. 2100

FAX: 647-788-2799