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Geriatric Mental Health Clinic

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

For individuals who are 65 and older with a psychiatric concern that is either treatment resistant or complex in nature presenting with one or more of the following: behavioural changes, mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms.

Services offered:
- Specialized geriatric psychiatry consultations
- Short-term psychiatric follow-up for treatment optimization
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavior therapy group treatment (12-week skill building group) for seniors struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Inclusion criteria:
General mental health (mood anxiety, psychosis). Individuals must be able to attend in-person community clinic appointments or have access to OTN. Individuals must live in the Durham Region and require geriatric specific care.

Access Information

Documentation required to indicate a complete referral and referral source:
- Referral must be from a physician/NP
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
  • Age: 65 and up
  • Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of Durham
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Durham Community Clinic

Address

617 Victoria Street W

Whitby

Operated By

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000

Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642