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Organization:
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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program of Toronto
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Phone Numbers:
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Central Access: 416-480-5881 * Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: 416-243-3600 ext 2651
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Address:
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West Park Healthcare Centre
82 Buttonwood Ave
Toronto, ON
M6M 2J5
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Intersection:
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Charlton Settlement Ave and Buttonwood Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Dennis, Etobicoke)
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Provides:- education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff
- consultation about learning need
- 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
- Adult Day Programs
- Homemaking agencies
- Supportive Housing
- Respite Care Programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
The central access number available seven days a week 416-480-5881
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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