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Geriatric Psychiatry Community Service

Type Of Service

Case Management - Mental Health

Program Description

The Geriatric Psychiatry Community Service is a community outreach program offering mental health services to older adults who are unable to access the onsite Ambulatory Mental Health Clinic or who require case management.

Key services include:
- Psychiatric consultation and assessment by a Baycrest Hospital psychiatrist, in collaboration with clinical case managers
- Treatment recommendations with time-limited follow-up, including support and advocacy for the best possible services for both clients and families
- Referrals to other Baycrest services and community programs
- Psychiatric treatment, including medication management, supportive counseling, caregiver education, and access to community resources
- This program primarily serves homebound individuals or those requiring case management services.

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/Healthcare-Programs-Services/Admissions-Referrals/Admissions-Forms

Additional Information

  • Restricted To: Older Adults
  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: 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


Address

3560 Bathurst Street

Toronto

Operated By

Baycrest Hospital


Hours

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


Referral Contact Information

Phone: 416-785-2500 ext. 2100

FAX: 647-788-2799