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Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

Type Of Service

Inpatient

Program Description

A 25-bed inpatient unit that provides specialized services to meet the complex mental health needs of seniors with serious mental illness including individuals who are resistant to treatment. An interprofessional healthcare team provides a range of psychogeriatric resources to address the assessment, diagnostic, treatment and transitional care needs of seniors with complex mental health challenges.

Services Offered:
- Comprehensive assessments provided by an inter-professional team that identify mental health issues, clarify diagnosis and identify possible factors that contribute to challenging behaviours
- Individualized care plans, which are developed to manage symptoms, address needs and develop management techniques
- Education for patients, families and caregivers
- Discharge planning to assist patients as they transition into the community or long-term care

Access Information

Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals usually 65 years old and older who are medically stable and have a severe or complex aged related mental illness with psychiatric or physical needs that cause excessive disability, risk to safety and challenging behaviours.

Referrals accepted from: Hospital, LTCF, Service-to-service.

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All
  • Age: 65 and up
  • Catchment: Ontario
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English
  • Virtual Service: No

Location

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - Whitby - Gordon Street


Address

700 Gordon Street

Whitby

Operated By

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences


Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7


Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000

Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642