Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program - York Region
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CWL0675
Last Modified:
13 Jan 2025
Last Full Update:
12 Apr 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: https://www.york.ca/health/long-term-care-and-supports/mental-health-consultation-seniors |
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Description & Services
| Description | Provides: •Education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff •Consultation about learning needs •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 health partners The central access number available seven days a week 416-480-5881 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (some exception depending on the needs of the staff) |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| 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 |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | c/o LOFT Community Services 126 Wellington Street W, Suite 216 Aurora, ON M5J 2H7 |
| Site Location | Toronto (Bay Street Corridor) |
| Intersection | Haida Dr and Wellington St W |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Referrals: 905-955-2413 * Central Access (7 days a week): 416-480-5881 Inquiries: LOFT 416-979-1994 ext 2053 |
| Fax | 1-844-834-4638 |
| Website | https://www.york.ca/health/long-term-care-and-supports/mental-health-consultation-seniors |
| Primary Contact | Ingrid Carlin, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services, Regional Municipality of York; Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext 77268; Email: Ingrid.Carlin@york.ca |
Other Details
| Established | 1999 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Behavioural disorders ; Mental health ; Psychogeriatric care ; Seniors |