Behavioural Support

Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program of Toronto

Record #: CWL0673
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2023
Last Full Update: 12 Apr 2023

Record Details

Social Media Website 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 416-243-3600 ext 2651-Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
Fax 416-243-3907
Website rgptoronto.ca/services/#westparkhealthcarecentre
Primary Contact Tony Schembri, Psycho-geriatric Resource Consultant; Email: Tony.Schembri@westpark.org

Other Details

Established 2005
Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit

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