Geriatric Social Work Program

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

Works with indigenous population within Manitoulin catchment area, experiencing possible cognitive and/or functional decline, dementia and other mental health related difficulties impacting on quality of life.

Provides psycho-social assessments, incl. financial, social, environment, mood, memory, cognitive, physical and mental health, as well as activities of daily living (ADL).

Services also include case management, advocacy, referrals to other agencies, support to caregivers/significant others/family.

Works in collaboration with aging at home supports and client’s circle of care.

Provides recommendations for intervention to enhance quality of life, counselling support and ongoing monitoring.

Educational support provided regarding advanced care planning.

Access Information

Self-referrals accepted as well as from physicians, family, community nurses & other community organizations.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Older Adults, Indigenous Peoples, First Nations
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 55 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Manitoulin District
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Whitefish River Health Centre

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Address

45 Bay of Islands Road

Birch Island

Operated By

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-368-0083

FAX: 705-368-3922