| Program: | Geriatric Psychiatry Program | ||
| Organizations: |
St Joseph's Health Care London Parkwood Institute - Mental Health Care Building |
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| Description of Services: |
Specialized psychiatric care and support for older adults who suffer from late onset mental illnesses or severe behavioural responses * program focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, family and community support and education Geriatric Day Program - Offers various professional programs and services including cognitive neuropsychiatry, mood disorders and psychotic disorders clinics, as well as limited therapeutic programs and therapy for outpatients Discharge Liaison Team - Facilitates the transition of current inpatients or registered outpatients undergoing transition from hospital to the community Regional Psychogeriatric Program - Provides clinical assessments in the patient’s home, community clinic or long-term care facility, for older adults with behavioural or mental health issues |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Older adults 65 years and older, with long-term or late-onset mental illness, or severe behavioural disturbances Regional Psychogeriatric Program: Older adults with behavioural or mental health issues in the ten counties of Southwestern Ontario and rural Middlesex County, including Sarnia/Lambton County |
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| Application: | Call * medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | London, Middlesex, Bruce, Elgin, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Oxford, and Perth | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-646-6100 ext 48000 | ||
| Fax: | Intake: 519-631-6568 | ||
| Email: | comdept@sjhc.london.on.ca | ||
| Website: | www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/mental-health-... | ||
| Address: |
PO Box 5777, Stn B London, ON N6A 4V2 |
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Street Address: |
550 Wellington Rd, F2-501 London |
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| Intersection: | Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E | ||
| Location: | London (South) | ||
| Hours: |
Daily 24 hours Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
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| Contacts: | Krista Harloff - Coordinator | ||
Geriatric psychiatric team provides a rounded approach to care which includes the mental, physical, spiritual, cultural, psychological and social aspects of aging.
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