Searching for Geriatric Psychiatry

Services include:

• Hospice services (see separate listing)
• WIN Mental Health Nurses - support for clients with chronic mental health issues
• Caregiver Support
• SELECT program
• Assisted Living Services - Durham North

Helps seniors and their caregivers navigate the health care system ensuring they are connected to the care and services that are needed and wanted * support when seniors are faced with life changes and significant care needs, including:

• referrals to community resources and programs
• client advocacy
• crisis intervention
• help with long-term care options

Education and information sessions include:

• wellness sessions
• counselling and tours

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Acute care hospital

• geriatric care
• maternal and newborn care, pediatrics
• palliative care

Breastfeeding Clinic, 416-438-2911, ext. 3222: breastfeeding support available by appointment to Scarborough General clients for as long as needed

Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-431-8111 -- for seniors 75 years and older with multiple complex medical problems. Services include:

• comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
• education on chronic disease self-management
• teaching about dementia and behavioural care
• advance care planning
• referral to community supports
• access to personal support and home safety assessments
• de-prescribing and medication adjustment
• initiation of treatment for dementia

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, 416-431-8269

• barrier-free access to medical treatment and same-day counselling for alcohol, opioid, or other drug-related addictions
• no referral required; clinic is open by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-2 pm
• clinic is located in the Crockford Pavillion

One-on-one support for
assessment, planning, coordinating services and on-going monitoring to meet the
needs, goals and expected outcome of older adults living in the community * supportive counseling to older adults and caregivers * information and referrals for
community resources * practical assistance such as filing out forms and
applications

Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement and Employment Services

• information and referral
• orientation, needs assessment
• translation and interpretation
• supportive counselling
• bridging services
• form filling
• workshops and tours
• seasonal income tax clinic

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360

Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre

• walk-in centre
• resource materials for internationally trained professionals
• business information
• referrals

Settlement and Integration Resource Centre

• drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
• access to computers, Internet

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards
• labour market information
• resume clinics
• mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Seniors and Family Programs

• form filling
• supportive counselling
• client intervention assistance
• social, educational and recreational programs
• support groups
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Kitchen including

• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

Community geriatric psychiatric services

Clinical Services

• psychogeriatric assessment
• treatment, including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and psychoeducation
• counselling to families and caregivers
• outreach

Wellness Programs

• mental health education and promotion
• relaxation and stress management
• pain management, holistic health education
• traditional Chinese medicine education and exercises
• adjustment to aging/positive aging

Community centre for older adults

• information and referrals
• care management
• counseling
• wellness clinic
• GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network) community team
• housing for older adults
• homemaking services
• personal care services
• adult day programs: Greek Day Program, English Day Program, Chinese Day Program, Sunflower Club (Dementia Day Program)
• support groups
• recreational activities
• Meals on Wheels
• fitness classes
• transportation services
• friendly visiting service
• addictions supportive program

Services and Programs:

• Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH)
• Adult Day Program
• Cancer Support Group
• Care Management
• Caregiver Support
• Chinese Adult Day Program
• Dementia Adult Day Program
• Friendly Visiting Services
• Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic
• Greek Adult Day Program
• Health Promotion Program
• Home Making
• Meals on Wheels
• Personal Care
• Senior Active Living Centre
• Social and Congregate Dining
• St Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre - Assisted Living Services
• Transportation Services
• Volunteer Services
• Wishing Well Manor - Assisted Living Services

COVID19 -- All services suspended until further notice

Crisis Intervention Assistance

• assist client in addressing health, housing and safety needs through the development of comprehensive care plans
• applications for Canada Pension Plan, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, passports, other identification
• supportive counselling
• advocacy with case workers, housing and government agencies

HIV/AIDS Prevention & IDU Harm Reduction Program

• harm reduction supplies and services, referrals, education and non-judgmental support
• harm reduction outreach

Homelessness Prevention Program -- for adults 55 years and older at risk of losing their housing

• information, referral, counselling
• advocacy
• crisis intervention and ongoing monitoring

Caregiver Support, 416-694-1138 ext 156 -- respite care * supportive counselling * coordination of health care services, transportation, shopping, errands, light housekeeping, companionship, short respite care and yard work * support group

Eye Surgery Centre -- regional centre for cataract surgery

Prostate Centre -- diagnosis, education, support and treatment planning for prostate cancer

Specialized Geriatric Services

• Acute Care for the Elderly Clinic - medical follow up for patients discharged from in-patient unit and those seen in emergency room with geriatric issues
• chronic disease self-management program
• Geriatric Day Hospital - outpatient rehabilitation including cognitive stimulation therapy
• geriatric psychiatry and outreach
• Geriatric Parkinson Clinic
• memory clinic
• osteoporosis and fracture prevention

Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community

Youth Employment Services

• internships
• summer jobs
• job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills

Senior Support

• builds awareness of available resources
• social well-being and mental health support

Community Events

• outreach and cultural activities
• indoor stage events
• outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
• social celebrations
• adult and youth volunteer opportunities

Case management intake through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca

Community Support Program
Intensive case management including assistance meeting basic needs, maintaining stable income, finding and maintaining housing, participating in employment, educational, vocational or social activities, and developing community supports

Pathways for Seniors
Community support program for Tamil-speaking seniors in North York, contact 416-499-5969 ext 275

• individualized support for seniors experiencing age-related disabilities including depression, anxiety and dementia
• input and guidance to family members at risk of caregiver burnout
• weekly wellness and health promotion drop-in groups open to all Tamil-speaking seniors

Also participates in Mental Health and Justice Initiative case management (referrals from designated agencies only)
Case management for French-speaking adults 16-65 years, contact Centre francophone de Toronto, Passages (see separate listing)

COVID19

• call or visit website for updates to entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
• some clinics offering virtual care, contact care provider for details

Acute care hospital

• cancer care
• geriatric care
• maternal, neonatal and pediatric care - includes breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding consultations with the Mother and Baby Follow Up Clinic
• mental health including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry
• palliative care

COVID19

• call or check website before going for entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
• some appointments may be done virtually, contact care provider for details

Acute Care Hospital

• complex continuing care, inpatient rehabilitation
• diagnostic and laboratory services
• obstetrics, labour and delivery and neonatal care, pediatrics
• palliative care

Breastfeeding Clinic 416-469-6580 ext 6667

• counselling and support by lactation consultant and/or public health nurse
• no referral needed, but appointment required

East Toronto Postpartum Adjustment Program 416-469-7608

• for women who have recently given birth or have adopted a child and are experiencing episodes of postpartum adjustment
• in partnership with several other agencies

Mental Health Programs, Intake 416-469-6310

• brief counselling
• child and adolescent programs, including transitional youth program
• depression group
• day treatment
• inpatient treatment
• prevocational rehabilitation
• psychogeriatric program

Addictions

• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic -- 416-469-6580 ext. 2517, call for appointment or drop in (check website for schedule) - assessments, counselling, and prescriptions for medications that may help with lessening cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
• withdrawal management, see separate listing

Division of Toronto East Health Network

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Acute care hospital

Areas of Focus

• brain sciences- stroke, dementias, mood and anxiety disorders
• cancer care
• geriatrics including in home assessment, direct psychiatric services, counselling, support groups for patients and caregivers, falls prevention and referrals for seniors with mental health concerns
• heart centre
• trauma and burn centre
• veterans care - residential, dementia and palliative care
• women and babies -- obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal care, accessible care for women with disabilities

Dental Clinic -- full dental care for persons who are medically compromised or require specialized dental care, surgery or consultation including people with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and people with developmental disabilities; referral required

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network, 1-888-303-7245 -- see separate record

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services

• iRIDE Plus Transportation clients must wear masks while in vehicle
• Adult Day Program, full day and limited capacity in-person half day sessions; virtual programming available
• phone and in-person hospice visiting by trained volunteers
• phone pals and friendly volunteer social visits
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes available virtually and in-person Mon-Fri

Multiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportation

Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange delivery

Adult Day Program
For individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome

• caregiver support and respite
• lunch, snacks and Kosher meals
• therapeutic social and recreation activities
• transportation

Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Classes led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance

• free
• offered online and in-person

Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care

• Meals on Wheels (regular, certified Kosher, and vegetarian options)
• specialized workers for individuals with Alzheimer Disease or mental health challenges
• transportation to medical appointments, not wheelchair accessible
• fee for all home services
• some programs available in Russian

Elder Abuse Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse

• includes individual and group counselling

Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops

• free

Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance

• intergenerational programs
• volunteer hospice program

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Geriatric Outreach Team

• in-home assessment of homebound seniors living in the community who have complex problems related to health, day-to-day functioning and social concerns
• care coordination and follow up

Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: assessment from geriatrician working with interdisciplinary team and with patient's primary care provider

W.P. Scott Geriatric Day Hospital: individualized treatment plan based on patient's own goals and abilities

Falls Prevention Program

• consultation with geriatrician, nurse, physiotherapist and occupational therapist
• group exercise program designed to improve strength, balance and gait
• home safety and home exercise information session

Sunnybrook is a member of the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP)

COVID19 -- For current screening and visitor policies, call main switchboard or visit website


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

Mental health and community support services, including case management, supportive housing, short-term residential beds, day programs, court and justice related services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, homeless services

• case management includes mental health, geriatric, dual diagnosis

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services; homemaking services on hold, call Information Desk 416-481-0669 ext 1225 for referral to alternate service

Multiservice community and home support agency

• adult day programs
• case management, free
• counselling
• foot care clinic
• Home at Last
• information and referral
• home care
• meals on wheels
• social and recreation activities
• support groups, free
• supportive housing services
• transportation
• volunteer opportunities

Community Wellness Program
Lunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise

• Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Wellness Boxes (fresh fruit and vegetables)
• Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost

In-Home Services
Home help, respite care, caregiver relief

• Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
• House Calls, interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, free
• homemaking services on hold, contact for information

Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care

Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

• services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus SPRINT Home, see separate listing

Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, in partnership with community support service agencies

COVID19 Call 1-866-345-0183 or 905-841-3977 for intake, or visit website for information

Wide range of mental health programs and services, including case management, psychotherapy, emergency room diversion, assertive community treatment, early psychosis intervention, and mobile youth walk-in clinic (MOBYSS, see separate listing)

• mental health court support
• group psychiatry
• Support for Depression Groups
• youth wellness
• employment program
• flexible support
• social recreation/rehabilitation
• community education

BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)

Family Caregiver Education, Family Support Groups Telemedicine Program
Patient appointments with doctor or specialist via live and secure video connection

• patient attends local CMHA-YRSS Telemedicine Studios in Alliston, Aurora, Markham or Vaughan
• onsite nurse available to help with assessments
• covered through OHIP
• for all ages

Living Life to the Full
8-week course provides effective tools to maximize ability to manage life's challenges

• group-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) with focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours work together to impact well-being
• 90-minute sessions on topics such as understanding unhelpful thoughts, engaging in enjoyable activities, coping with anger, and problem solving
• for all ages

Workshops
Information regarding mental health and illness, guidance on responding respectfully and effectively to those struggling with mental health issues, coping mechanisms, and workplace responsibilities in relation to mental health

• variety of topics including Mental Health First Aid, Workplace Wellness, Resilient Minds in Tough Times, Seniors and Depression, Mental Health Works

COVID19 In-person pre-booked appointments available, and some groups resumed, contact for information; masking mandatory, and proof of double vaccination required prior to first appointment

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

Drop-in

• meal program
• emergency clothing and footwear
• shower and laundry facilities
• basic nursing care
• foot clinic
• dental clinic
• barber services
• free wi-fi

Client intervention and assistance

• counselling and crisis support
• friendly visiting and accompaniment
• recreational activities

Library

• computers with free Internet access
• mailing address and telephone service

Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077

• 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

**All services to members only**
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- For updates on COVID response at Baycrest, patient and visitor safety during COVID

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Geriatric hospital

• nonsectarian
• inpatient and specialized outpatient programs and services
• complex continuing care
• rehabilitation
• palliative care

Outpatient and community programs

• day programs for frail and cognitively impaired seniors
• dental clinic for the frail elderly
• geriatric assessment
• audiology and hearing aid dispensary
• counselling and referral service * memory and aging program

Assistive Technologies Clinic

• 416-784-3600

Seniors Support Program

• friendly visits or emails for seniors or family caregivers

Baycrest Home Care Services

• 416-964-6402

Holocaust Resource Program

• consultation, counselling, and education for survivors and families

Café Europa

• monthly drop-in program for survivors

Mental health programs

• geriatric psychiatry assessment, support and referral
• mood clinic
• day hospital for depression

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations; telephone or virtual visits may be available, ask care provider for details


Acute care hospital

• cardiac care
• critical care
• emergency department, see other listing
• inpatient mental health
• transplant centre

Outpatient clinics

• diabetes
• eating disorders
• geriatric psychiatry
• HIV
• osteoporosis
• sleep
• tropical disease