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- services provided in private homes, retirement homes, and assisted living facilities
Crisis: CAST (Crisis Assessment and Support Team) 1-866-487-2278
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Adult Mental Health Program - community-based, client-focused services to adults with mental illnesses or with concurrent disorders (mental illness and addictions) including assessment, consultation, treatment, education, support, and advocacy. It is an interdisciplinary staff (physicians, nurses, social workers, with support from addiction counsellors and peer support as required)
Specialized Geriatric Services - provides non-emergency clinical assessment, consultation, treatment and education to older adults, their families, and service providers who are, or know of, someone who is experiencing mental health issues combined with age-related difficulties
*care geared towards older adults such as living assistance including bathing, feeding, dressing as well as rehabilitation including occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Also provides assistance in nursing needs and footcare.
*support for family caregivers.
*community support and education in health care for aboriginal persons.
*driver's assessment and training for older adults.
See Services and Programs for a full list of supported services.
Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
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ADAPT has partnered with numerous local mental health and community agencies to bring a variety of special programs to those experiencing concurrent disorders
The Health & Hope Partnership
- offers individual, group, and family programs to individuals experiencing any combination of substance misuse, gambling and other mental health issues
The Phoenix Program
- Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, a clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
- provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis
- eligible to individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 yrs who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis and who have received no previous treatment (or less than 6 months of treatment) for psychosis, and who live in the Region of Halton
Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program
- assists older individuals with mental health issues, and those who may have substance abuse concerns which require clinical services outside of an office setting
- please call Kate Rizzuto, 289-259-1269
Prioritizing Health through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST) Partnership - Burlington
- a partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton ADAPT, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Halton Region Branch, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), and the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT)
- provides rapid assessment and treatment services to patients aged 16 and older during a mental health crisis, and provides options for ongoing community based care (through ADAPT, CMHA, ROCK and the BFHT)
If you are unsure of which program is right for you, phone ADAPT's general intake line at 905-639-6537, ext. 0
Office: Home and Community Care Support Services Burlington Office 905-639-5228
Crisis: COAST Halton 1-877-825-9011 * for emergencies call 911
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Provides support to clients and families living in the community or retirement homes
* provides a holistic assessment of the person and their responsive behaviours, focusing attention on discovering the causes and
the care approach that addresses the reason for the behaviour
* develops a care plan collaboratively outlining strategies for care partners to manage the responsive behaviours
* connects older adults and their care partners with community supports and needed services
* supports clients and caregivers through education and advocacy
- provides direct care support services to older adults experiencing difficulties related to challenges with cognition, physiological, mental health and dementia
- care management and expertise in supporting older adults with complex psychogeriatric mental health challenges
The Halton-based program is primarily an outreach service to seniors in a community setting or seniors residing in a long term care home
- also staffed with a seniors concurrent disorder worker through a local partnership with Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services
- provide education, training, and consultative support to staff at long term care homes and community agencies
Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
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Burlington, ON, L7R 3N2 (64km)
ADAPT has partnered with numerous local mental health and community agencies to bring a variety of special programs to those experiencing concurrent disorders
The Health & Hope Partnership
- offers individual, group, and family programs to individuals experiencing any combination of substance misuse, gambling and other mental health issues
The Phoenix Program
- Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, a clinical partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Halton ADAPT and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
- provides comprehensive clinical services for individuals in their first episode of psychosis
- eligible to individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 yrs who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis and who have received no previous treatment (or less than 6 months of treatment) for psychosis, and who live in the Region of Halton
Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program
- assists older individuals with mental health issues, and those who may have substance abuse concerns which require clinical services outside of an office setting
- please call Kate Rizzuto, 289-259-1269
Prioritizing Health through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST) Partnership - Burlington
- a partnership between Joseph Brant Hospital, Halton ADAPT, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Halton Region Branch, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), and the Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT)
- provides rapid assessment and treatment services to patients aged 16 and older during a mental health crisis, and provides options for ongoing community based care (through ADAPT, CMHA, ROCK and the BFHT)
If you are unsure of which program is right for you, phone ADAPT's general intake line at 905-639-6537, ext. 0
Family Services:
- provides support for family members of all ages, who are exhibiting moderate to severe behavioural difficulties, and for individuals who may also be experiencing social, emotional and psychiatric difficulties
- focused on supporting families and the individual by addressing and stabilizing challenging behaviours
- services are provided wherever the client is and are offered independently or in conjunction with other public and private services
Specialized Behavioural Support Services:
- provides specialized behavioural support services to agencies, organizations and institutions that work with children, adolescents, adults and seniors who are experiencing behavioural, social, emotional and psychiatric difficulties
- provided in a variety of settings including residential facilities, day programs, hospitals, schools, long term care facilities, foster homes and community programs
- supports youth justice programs for individuals aged 12 to 17 in conflict with the law, to assist with community integration and support
- check website Alzheimer Society Peel for updates and reopening details
- in-person adult day programs and respite service (Nora's House) open with reduced capacity
- virtual education and support groups
- staff working remotely to provide alternate supports
Programs/Services
- counselling
- support groups
- caregiver support
- public education
- social, recreational and therapeutic activities
- personal care
- offered at four locations in Brampton and Mississauga
- overnight respite care and short term stays
- capacity 8 (reduced capacity for COVID)
- for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers
- referrals to information, education, services and resources
- provides behavioural health care services to improve the lives of older adults living with or at risk of responsive/personal expressions associated with complex mental health, dementia, substance use and/or other neurological conditions by:
- providing specialized behavioural assessments to identify the reason for the behaviour
- developing a collaborative care plan with strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to minimize the responsive behaviours
- providing clients and caregivers with education, support, counselling and guidance
- health care system navigation and transitional support
Hamilton, ON, L9C 0E3 (67km)
Accepts and processes referrals for the following clinics:
- Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC)
- Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC)
- Senior's Mental Health Clinic
- Eating Disorders Program
- Mood Disorders Program
- Youth Wellness Centre
- Community Psychiatry Clinic (CPC)
- East Region Mental Health Services (ERMHS)
- Concurrent Disorders Program
- General Psychiatry Clinic
- Bridge to Recovery Program
- Rapid Consultation Clinic
- Border Personality Disorder Service
- Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
- Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic
- Developmental Dual Diagnosis Program
Hamilton, ON, L9C 0E3 (67km)
- meal program
- emergency clothing and footwear
- shower and laundry facilities
- basic nursing care
- foot clinic
- dental clinic
- barber services
- free wi-fi
- counselling and crisis support
- friendly visiting and accompaniment
- recreational activities
- computers with free Internet access
- mailing address and telephone service
- on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges
- partners include WoodGreen Community Services, LOFT Community Services, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for details
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- supportive and crisis counseling
- emotional support for loneliness and isolation
- short-term crisis management and referral
- service in-person (through COSS) if necessary
- supportive counselling over the phone, risk assessments, crisis de-escalation and triage to COSS (Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors) and behaviour supports
- adult day programs for frail seniors or those with dementias, case management, congregate dining, crisis support, foot care, home assistance, hospice care, meals on wheels, medical escort, nursing, respite care for caregiver relief, security checks, shopping assistance, social contact, transportation
- intensive case management
- mental health and addictions support
Assessment, treatment, consultation, and community follow-up
Inpatient and outpatient services, including:
- Geriatric Mental Health Outpatient Services
- Geriatric Telemedicine Clinic
- Memory Clinic
- Late-Life Mood Disorder Clinic
- Late-Life Schizophrenia Clinic (LLS)
- Integrated Care Pathways for Dementia, Agitation and Aggression
- settlement services and referrals
- form filling
- translation and interpretation
Recreational facilities and programs
- fully equipment fitness centre
- swimming lessons, aquafit and other aquatic programs
- afterschool program
- children's day camp during spring, summer and summer breaks
- youth programs and after school activities
- community events including annual Grange Festival
Seniors services
- advocacy, supportive counselling, income tax clinic
- fitness and cultural activities
Inpatient Services
- brain injury rehabilitation
- geriatric rehabilitation and specialized dementia unit
- multisystem rehabilitation
- musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- stroke rehabilitation
- acquired brain injury rehabilitation
- cancer rehabilitation
- concussion treatment and research
- falls prevention
- geriatric medicine and psychiatry clinics
- GLA:D Clinic for osteoarthritis
- multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
- musculoskeletal and multisystem rehabilitation
- pain management
- post-COVID rehabilitation
- sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment
- stroke rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital
- medical, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitative care
- palliative care
Outpatient programs
- augmentative and alternative communication clinic
- geriatric psychiatry
- mindfulness-based stress reduction
- neurological rehabilitation
- orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation
- pain management
- seating clinic
- therapeutic pool
Virtual mental health support available for seniors experiencing elder abuse
Individual counselling, group programs, support groups and practical assistance to help older adults 60 years and older, and those with disabilities 50 years and older, to deal with abusive relationships, difficult medical conditions (such as Alzheimer Disease, stroke, depression), cope with change and loss, explore housing alternatives, access community support programs, or other issues
Caregiver Programs
Individual counselling, support groups, workshops and discussion groups on issues including dealing with stress, accessing community services, coping with change and loss; also Virtual Caregivers Support Groups
Pat's Place
Short term accommodation for one senior facing abuse, maximum stay 60 days; Elder Abuse Consultation Team 416-586-9780 ext 422, provides support to professionals in the field
Acute care hospital
- geriatric psychiatry
- Ontario Breast Screening Program
- palliative care
- women's and infants' health
HIV Psychiatry Clinic -- psychiatric and mental health services for those affected or infected by HIV
Dental Clinic -- dental care for those who need dentistry delivered in a hospital setting including care for persons with HIV or AIDS, and persons with physical and developmental disabilities; referral from a medical doctor or dentist required
Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team 416-586-4800 ext 4129 (at 60 Murray St)
Some hospital services provided at 60 Murray St or 700 University Ave
Patient Inquiry: 416-340-3131
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Acute care hospital
- cardiac care
- transplant centre
- surgery and critical care
- diabetes
- eating disorders
- geriatric psychiatry
- HIV
- osteoporosis
- sleep
- tropical disease