Behavioural Support
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program of Toronto
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CWL0673
Last Modified:
06 May 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Apr 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: rgptoronto.ca/services/#westparkhealthcarecentre |
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Description & Services
| Description | Provides: •education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff •consultation about learning need •care plans and programs related to challenging behaviours of clients / residents •assistance with referrals to services and resources and enhanced development of linkages between services providing dementia care Consultant to: •clinical and administrative staff in long-term care facilities •community service agencies and Home and Community Care Support Services Central West •Adult Day Programs •Homemaking agencies •Supportive Housing •Respite Care Programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues The central access number available seven days a week 416-480-5881 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Eligibility | Referrals can be made by anyone; within a government funded community agency; who has identified a learning need related to the mental health of the elderly; or anyone concerned about an older adult who may have a psychological, behavioural or memory problem |
| Application | Must be a government funded agency such as: Home and Community Support Services; Adult Day Programs; Homemaking agencies; Supportive Housing; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues |
| Fees | None - Covered by OHIP |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | West Park Healthcare Centre 82 Buttonwood Avenue Toronto, ON M6M 2J5 |
| Intersection | Charlton Settlement Ave and Buttonwood Ave |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Central Access: 416-480-5881 * Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: 416-243-3600 ext 2651 |
| Fax | 416-243-3907 |
| Website | rgptoronto.ca/services/#westparkhealthcarecentre |
| Primary Contact | Heleni Singh, Psycho-geriatric Resource Consultant, Westpark Health Care Centre; Email: Heleni.Singhi@westpark.org |
Other Details
| Established | 2005 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Behavioural disorders ; Psychogeriatric care |