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Program:
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Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Team
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Organization:
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North York General Hospital
Minor Surgical Procedures and Elder Care Centre
Specialized Geriatric Outpatient Services
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Address:
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243 Consumers Rd, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M2J 5A3
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Intersection:
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Sheppard Ave E and Victoria Park Ave
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Hours:
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| 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 seniors with assessments, treatment planning, education and referrals to community resources by a geriatric psychiatrist * this visit is provided to home bound seniors with mental health issues who are not actively being treated by a psychiatrist and cannot get into clinic
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Application:
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Medical referral from a primary care provider required * frail health and mental health concerns * must be unable to travel to a clinic and require a home visit by a mental health professional
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons 65 years and older with frail health and mental health concerns * must be unable to travel to a clinic and require a home visit by a mental health professional
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Other languages available through translation services
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Area Served:
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North York General Hospital catchment area
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