Intensive/Day Treatment - Mental Health
An outpatient service adults over the age of 65 with complex medical and psychosocial issues such as depression, anxiety and other mental health illnesses.
The interprofessional services include:
- Assessment and diagnosis,
- Treatment including medication management and non- pharmacological approaches such as psychotherapy, relaxation and breathing techniques
- Problem solving therapy and goal s-setting
- Group-based counselling/therapy
- Group interventions/activities
Referral from health or social service professional (e.g. family physician, social worker, occupational and/or physiotherapist) coordinated through the family physician.
Referrals from a physician or nurse practitioner for this service can be initiated through Baycrest Central Navigation, which adheres to a no-wrong-door approach. This assists community agencies, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals in navigating Ambulatory Services at Baycrest. Paper-based and online referral options are available on the Ocean Referral Network.
http://www.baycrest.org/Baycrest/Healthcare-Programs-Services/Admissions-Referrals/Admissions-Forms
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto
Baycrest Hospital
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FAX: 647-788-2199