Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre - Senior's Mental Health Outreach

Program:

Senior's Mental Health Outreach

Organizations:

Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre

Phone Numbers:

416-521-4057 or 416-521-4006

Fax:

416-521-4072 or 416-521-4020

Email:

Patient.Relations@thp.ca

Website:

trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservices/mentalhe...

Address:

Queensway Health Centre
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A5

Intersection:

The West Mall and the Queensway

Location:

Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Hours vary

Service Description:

Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and psychosocial intervention * program is for seniors over the age of 65 experiencing poor mental health or mental illnesses who are at risk of requiring admission to hospital for psychiatric treatment * individuals under 65 who are diagnosed with an early onset mental health illness may also be eligible for the program, and will be considered on an individual basis * team consists of a specialized Geriatric Psychiatrist, a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists

Services include:

home-based (e.g. home, retirement home, long term care) comprehensive assessment with a geriatric psychiatrist
consultation, education and care coordination for patients, families and caregivers
collaboration with family physicians, other health care providers, and community partners and linkage to support services
assistance in the development of behavior management strategies
short term supportive counseling and health teaching for patients/families
assessment by a nurse practitioner for seniors with complex mental illness who are frail, have multiple health conditions and frequently use the Emergency Department

Fees:

Medical services are covered by OHIP

Application:

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Seniors over 65 with complex mental health, addiction and behavioral issues * individuals under 65 (on an individual basis)

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Toronto (Etobicoke)

Downloads:

	THP - 2017 Seniors Mental Health Outreach Services Brochure
	Seniors Mental Health Outreach Halton and THP

This information was last completely updated on: 12-27-2024

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