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Geriatric outreach services

• open referral team that assesses and coordinates treatments for clients

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

COVID-19 (February 1, 2022): Services offered in person or virtually based on the assessment of the client's needs.

Mental health services for seniors

• geriatric psychiatrists from the Royal Ottawa Hospital are on site weekly
• assessment and consultation, counselling and case management
• seeing individuals at the office or in the patients' homes, in a retirement home setting and in long term care facilities
• education to community groups on mental health issues of the elderly

Mental health consultation services to the elderly

• services offered in private homes, nursing homes and long-term care facilities
• assessment and consultation
• support and counselling to the elderly and to family members
• support with behaviour management (aggression, depressed mood, paranoia, etc.)
• review of medication
• follow-up after hospitalization
• support and training for counsellors and caregivers who look after the elderly

Satellite offices located at 1905 Laurier St, Rockland and 710 Principale St, Casselman

Community-based, non-profit organization offering social and community services to older adults, and adults with physical disabilities. Our Goal is to help individuals live independent, active and meaningful lives in their communities and in their own homes for as long as they so choose by connecting clients with the care and help they need.

• Home Help / Home Maintenance
• Crisis Intervention and Support
• Respite Care
• Caregiver/Care Partner Support
• Fun & Fitness / Wellness
• Foot Care
• Friendly Visiting
• Meals On Wheels
• Transportation
• Telephone Assurance
• Snow Go/Assist
• Going Home Program
• Adult Day Program
• Grocery Bus

Other Services:

• works collaboratively with other organizations and government programs to provide access to a range of services supporting older adults

Community based programs and services

• coordinates services to 31 Métis Communities in Ontario
• support services are client-driven, family centered and provide holistic care

Programs:

• healthy parenting
• early childhood development
• chronic disease management
• healthy aging
• independent living
• prevention of addictions
• problem gambling
• mental wellness
• education supports

Video conferencing suites are available on-site and use Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) to provide psychiatry and other health care specialists with a remote connection to patients and clients.

Provides community-focused mental health services to older people

• treats psychiatric disorders such as depression or dementia
• provides diagnostic assessment and consultative services
• monitors psychotropic medication
• finds and arrange resources
• provides support and health teaching to clients, family and caregivers
• liaises with community services providers
• provide consultation, training and education to community agencies serving the elderly

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

COVID-19 (23 April 2020) The Centre's operations have shifted to provide only essential services. If you are registered in an upcoming group or have an appointment and have any questions, please call 613-789-1500.This information is regularly updated on website

Integrated comunity health and social services centre

Services include:

• telephone support
• treatment planning and referral as appropriate
• walk-in social services support
• assessments
• advocacy
• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• seasonal life skills and therapeutic group programs

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Coordinated network of specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for elderly persons whose well being, independence, or functional ability is threatened by multiple health or social problems

• hosted by the Ottawa Hospital and a product of the combined efforts of many hospital and community partners

Services include:

Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams
Provides a multidimensional screening assessment for elderly people in their own homes for the purposes of problem identification and triaging to other Regional Geriatric Programs or community resources The East Outreach team covers the region of Ottawa east of Bronson Ave and the West Outreach team covers the region west of Bronson Ave. Referrals are accepted from health professionals, prospective clients, or caregivers, however family physicians must be contacted before a referral will be accepted.

• East Team: Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6362
• West Team: Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-0041

Geriatric Day Hospitals
Hospital-based programs that provide multidisciplinary team assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services on an out-patient basis. Physician referral is required.

• Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351
• Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus * 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14645 * fax 613-761-4824
• Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-3808

Geriatric Out-Patient Clinics
Physicians and Nurses who specialize in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons staff the clinics. Physician referral is required.

• Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351
• Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Rd, Suite 213, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-4719

Geriatric Assessment In-Patient Units
​Hospital in-patient service where patients may be admitted for in-depth multidisciplinary geriatric assessment and treatment. Physician referral is required.

• Geriatric Assessment Unit, Ottawa Hospital * Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14261
• Geriatric Assessment Beds, Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-2000 ext 4900

Geriatric Rehabilitation Units
Hospital in-patient service where elderly persons may be admitted for individualized rehabilitation programs under the direction of a multidisciplinary team. Physician referral is required.

• Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-608

Geriatric Consultation Services
Consultation with physicians who are specialists in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons may be requested at all regional hospitals and long-term care facilities by attending physicians.

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Maintains seniors in their home by managing psychiatric symptoms and challenging behaviours

• treatment team will implement treatment strategies to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and placement

Interdisciplinary team includes:

• geriatric psychiatrists
• registered nurses
• occupational therapists
• social workers
• psycho geriatric resource consultant

Functions include:

• intake and screening process
• specialized client centered assessment
• case management
• diagnosis
• care planning and treatment
• counselling, education, and support available to the family and caregiver
• behavior management
• client advocacy

Geriatric psychiatrists provide:

• diagnosis
• consultation and treatment
• staff also provide support to professionals in the community

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Programs and services for seniors

Kosher Meals on Wheels:

• delivers Kosher meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities and convalescents
• frozen and fresh meals

Leisure Activities and Meal Programs:

• meals in a social setting
• referrals to other leisure programs for active seniors
• weekly social program for Russian Seniors

Transportation:

• transportation for medical appointments and shopping for seniors and adults with disabilities

Friendly Visiting:

• offers regular visits by volunteers to isolated seniors living at home

Teleshalom:

• Tele-assurance links a volunteer caller with a senior and adults with disabilities living alone by means of a daily telephone call
• if there is no answer, an emergency system ensures the client is not at risk

Community Chaplain:

• a Chaplain visit to Jewish seniors and palliative clients living in long-term care facilities

Home Visits and system navigation:

• social workers go to the senior's home to provide an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate services

Caregiver Support:

• therapeutic counselling to a caregiver or a family member who has an emotional, behavioural, mental health, or severe stress problem that is impeding their ability to provide care and support for the client
• time-limited and goal-directed

Long-Distance Caregiver Support:

• guidance for adult children who live in other cities and have concerns for their Ottawa parents' well being or for those who have parents living outside of Ottawa

Claims Conference:

• compensation, home care and social work services available to Jewish victims of the Holocaust
• application required

Assessment and active treatment of patients who are experiencing mental health problems

• services provided by a multidisciplinary team
• all persons referred will be seen in consultation first
• program will provide a consultation only or admission to one of its services as clinically indicated

Psychiatric services:

• outpatient clinic
• day hospital (45 spots)
• inpatient unit (43 beds)
• consultative outreach service to most long-term care facilities

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Operates its integrated forensic treatment program and specialized mental health treatment

• for incarcerated males in cooperation with The Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
• serious and complex mental disorders

Provides all of their services in Brockville, including:

• dual-diagnosis assertive community treatment teams (ACTT)
• psycho-geriatric community team
• homes for special care

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Coaching services to help seniors with life transitions

• counselling
• information and referral to recreation, moving/downsizing services, legal advice, financial advice, medical advice
• ongoing support

Psychology and counselling services

• psychological assessments to diagnose mood or anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and other factors related to psychological difficulties
• couples counselling
• children and adolescents counselling
• psychoeducational assessments to identify disabilities
• caregiver support and help navigating health and social services
• eldercare counselling
• addiction counselling
• autism services
• substance use and abuse

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): All offices are closed until further notice, but the agency continues to offer regular services remotely via telephone and video teleconferencing * services are also expanded to include a Mental Health Pandemic Helpline during the COVID-19 Pandemic * any member of the community who is experiencing difficulties coping with their mental health or is looking for strategies to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic is encouraged to call at 1-833-283-9979 and connect with one of the mental health professionals

Network of services for adults and transitional youth with severe and moderate mental health concerns * satellite office in Carleton Place

Assessment and referral

• crisis stabilization
• counselling
• psychiatric consultation
• community outreach
• linkage to hospital resources
• education and training
• court diversion and consultation
• social recreation

Specialized services:

• sexual assault treatment
• psychogeriatric outreach
• family violence counselling
• on-site at community hospitals
• mental health nurses and social workers
• trauma response

Groups: anxiety and depression

• dialectical behavioural therapy
• wellness recovery action plan
• trauma
• social/recreation