Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health
For individuals who are 65 and older with a psychiatric concern that is either treatment resistant or complex in nature presenting with one or more of the following: behavioural changes, mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms.
Services offered:
- Specialized geriatric psychiatry consultations
- Short-term psychiatric follow-up for treatment optimization
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavior therapy group treatment (12-week skill building group) for seniors struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Inclusion criteria:
General mental health (mood anxiety, psychosis). Individuals must be able to attend in-person community clinic appointments or have access to OTN. Individuals must live in the Durham Region and require geriatric specific care.
Documentation required to indicate a complete referral and referral source:
- Referral must be from a physician/NP
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7
http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores
Durham Community Clinic
617 Victoria Street W
Whitby
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000
Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642