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Seniors Mental Health Outpatient and Outreach Programs - Halton, Hamilton, Brant, Niagara

Type Of Service

Outpatient Clinic - Mental Health

Program Description

Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, case management support, short term psychotherapy, health teaching, education, advocacy, consultation and collaboration for seniors with complex mental health, addiction and behavioral issues which may include: mood disorders ( e.g. depression, mania) anxiety, psychosis, progressive cognitive disorder and/or substance use disorder.); behavioral complications associated with neurodegenerative cognitive impairment ( e.g. Alzheimer's disease); chronic mental illness ( e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder etc. ) complicated by age-related decline in physical and mental health.

Access Information

A senior's family physician or primary care practitioner must approve/support the referral to our program as we work in close partnership with primary care. The following information is required as part of the referral and helps facilitate the specialized assessment process: a valid health card number; reason for the referral; relevant history; recent relevant completed investigations (e.g. diagnostics imaging, blood work, urinalysis, head CT, ECG etc.) and any relevant previous consultations (e.g. consult from geriatrician, neurology, psychiatry etc.); expectations (e.g. diagnoses, management, intervention strategies etc.). Referrals are sent to Connect, SJHH Central Access for outpatient mental health and addictions programs.

Referral Application

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All Genders
  • Age: 65 and up
  • Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Hamilton, County of Brant, Regional Municipality of Halton, Regional Municipality of Niagara; Municipalities/Areas: Mississauga; Brant, Hamilton, Niagara, Halton and Northwest Mississauga
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English, Interpretation Services
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Hamilton - West 5th Street

Program Website

Website

Address

St. Joseph's West 5th Campus

100 West 5th Street

Hamilton

Operated By

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hours

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

Referral Contact Information

Halton: 905-681-8233

Hamilton and Brant: 905-522-1155 ext. 36396

Niagara: 905-704-4068