Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Application

Physician referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals with memory concerns and general mental health * must able to attend community clinic appointments * must reside in Durham Region

Fees

XXX

Languages

English

Language Note

Translation services are available upon request

Area(s) Served

Durham, Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Peterborough County, and Toronto (North York, Old Toronto, Scarborough, York)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides a range of specialized services to meet the complex mental health needs of the Geriatric population. Psychogeriatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services are provided to individuals 65 years of age and older with serious age-related mental illness and associated challenging behaviours. Individuals under 65 who fit diagnostic criteria will be considered on a case by case basis. All treatment is provided in a safe environment with patients receiving support in their transition back to the community or long-term care.

Services include:

Geriatric Dementia Unit - inpatient
Geriatric Psychiatry Unit - inpatient
Geriatric Transitional Unit - inpatient
Specialized Neurocognitive Disorders Clinic (SNDC)
Geriatric Mental Health Clinic - outpatient
Geriatric Long Term Care (LTC) Outreach Team - outpatient
Geriatric Transitional Outreach (non GTO) - outpatient
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation (PRC) - outpatient

Geriatric Program