Geriatric Psychiatry Program

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550 Wellington Rd, F2-501
London
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519-646-6100 ext 48000
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Fax: Intake: 519-631-6568
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Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * medical referral required

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

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Contacts

Krista Harloff - Coordinator

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

London, Middlesex, Bruce, Elgin, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Oxford, and Perth

Accessibility

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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

About Us

Geriatric psychiatric team provides a rounded approach to care which includes the mental, physical, spiritual, cultural, psychological and social aspects of aging.

Last updated: Jul 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
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