Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health
For individuals age of 65 and older with a psychiatric concern that is complex in nature or has not responded to treatment, presenting with one or more of the following: cognitive changes, behavioural changes, mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms.
Services we offer include:
- Specialized medical consultations (geriatric psychiatry, nurse practitioner, RN, BT)
- Short term psychiatric follow-up for treatment optimization
Inclusion Criteria: Memory concerns, responsive behaviours, general mental health (mood anxiety, psychosis). Client must reside in a long term care home and require geriatric specific care.
Referrals are accepted from specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners.
Documentation required to indicate a complete referral and referral source:
- Referral must be from a physician/NP
- PHQ-9 (if Depression is suspected)
- Updated Medication List
http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - Whitby - Gordon Street
700 Gordon Street
Whitby
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000
Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642