Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program of Toronto

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Central Access: 416-480-5881 * Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: 416-243-3600 ext 2651

Fax:

416-243-3907

Website:

rgptoronto.ca/services/#westparkhealthcarecentre

Address:

West Park Healthcare Centre
82 Buttonwood Ave
Toronto, ON
M6M 2J5

Intersection:

Charlton Settlement Ave and Buttonwood Ave

Location:

Toronto (Mount Dennis, Etobicoke)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Public Contacts:

Heleni Singh - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Heleni.Singh@uhn.ca

Service Description:

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

Fees:

None - Covered by OHIP

Application:

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

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Toronto (Etobicoke)