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Program:	Dufferin County - Specialized Geriatric Service
Organizations:	Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Orangeville
Phone Numbers:	519-941-0465
Toll-Free:	1-877-451-2123
Crisis:	Over 18 years 1-888-811-2222 * Under 18 years 519-941-1530 (Dufferin Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Line)
Fax:	519-941-0580
Email:	info@cmhapeel.ca
Website:	cmhapeeldufferin.ca/programs/specialized-geriatric...
Address:	1 Elizabeth St, Suite L2 Orangeville, ON L9W 7N7
Intersection:	First St and Broadway
Location:	Orangeville
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Service Description:	An assessment and treatment program for Dufferin seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline due to dementia, depression, delirium or pharmacological reasons Major benefits: Comprehensive geriatric assessment based on a biopsychosocial approach and utilizes P.I.E.C.E.S framework. P.I.E.C.E.S includes a medical/mental health history and cognitive and mood screening Assessment tools include: Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * Clock test * Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) or Cornell Scale for Depression
Fees:	None
Application:	Referrals from Primary care physicians Community partners like Ontario Health atHome, Community Paramedicine Headwaters Hospital Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) nurse
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Dufferin County
This information was last completely updated on: 8-11-2025
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