Searching for Geriatric Psychiatry

Mental health program for seniors:

• comprehensive psychogeriatric assessment, psychoeducation, counselling and psychiatric treatment
• works to improve the mental health of older adults experiencing symptoms of mental health
• reduces the need for psychiatric admission and visits to hospital emergency departments
• enhance the knowledge and skills of family caregivers and caregiving staff of facilities

Core programs include:

• Inpatient Psychiatric Services: 21-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Focus of an inpatient admission is to treat acute symptoms in order to stabilize a patient's mental illness and initiate a treatment plan. The goal is for the patient to then successfully transition into the community for ongoing treatment and support.
• Psychiatric Assessment Nurse (PAN): A specialized mental health nurse provides an assessment to inpatients. Once the assessment is complete, a treatment decision is made either to admit or to discharge for community follow-up. PAN partners with many other community agencies with a goal of creating a treatment plan that allows the client to return to the community with a coordinated treatment plan in place.
• Community based services: Partnered with Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent (CMHA LK) to provide an integrated mental health and addictions service.
• Outpatient Services: Mental Health Counseling and Treatment, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Today Not Tomorrow (TNT), Psychogeriatric Mental Health Outreach Team (GMHOT), Addictions Assessment, Treatment and Referral Program, Concurrent Disorders Program, Problem Gambling and Eating Disorders and Assertive Community Treatment.

Psychiatry consultation, assessment and treatment services for older adults

All patients see a psychiatrist as part of the initial evaluation * some inpatient consultation and education to doctors, health care professionals and long-term care facility staff

Specialized care of older persons * evaluation and treating of functional, medical, and psycho-social aspects of illness and disability

Consultation, education, community development and evaluation of services * linked to older adults evaluation teams in ten counties by the Southwestern Ontario Geriatric Assessment Network

Geriatric Ambulatory Clinics - Consultative outpatient services and specialty clinics

Geriatric Rehabilitation Day Hospital - Hospital-based outpatient day program for frail older adults * offers nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work services to help patients be healthy, independent, and maintain their quality of life * program collaborates with community services to ensure the right supports are in place for frail seniors at home

Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit - 30-bed hospital inpatient rehabilitation program for older adults with multiple, complex health problems * goal is to promote patient's health, functional independence, and quality of life * services provided by doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistants, therapeutic recreation specialists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, dietitians, and social workers

Inpatient Unit - Inpatient clinical consultation, assessment, treatment, education, research and evaluation

Outreach - Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Physical Maintenance Program - Half-day program aimed at maintaining the client's physical function and mobility conducted by a rehabilitation trainer and a therapeutic recreation specialist with the assistance of volunteers

Regional Geriatric Program - Assessment of frail older adults in homes, hospitals, and long-term care homes * outreach team provides recommendations to care providers, families, and patients

Services and Programs:

• Geriatric Mental Health Clinic
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• Parkinson's Education Program
• Third Age Outreach

Specialized behavioural support for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are experiencing behavioural, social, emotional, and psychiatric difficulties

Family Services - Provides one-on-one support for families * support focuses on addressing and stabilizing challenging behaviours * no waitlist * services provided wherever client is, including home, hospital, school or in any other community setting

Specialized Behavioural Support Services - Customized support provided in a variety of settings, including residential facilities, day programs, hospitals, schools, long term care facilities, foster homes, and community programs * flexible, client-centered services reviewed on a regular basis to ensure quality care * supports to youth justice programs for youth aged 12 to 17 who are in conflict with the law, to assist with community integration and support

Specialized psychiatric care and support for older adults who suffer from late onset mental illnesses or severe behavioural responses * program focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, family and community support and education *

Geriatric Day Program - Offers various professional programs and services including cognitive neuropsychiatry, mood disorders and psychotic disorders clinics, as well as limited therapeutic programs and therapy for outpatients

Discharge Liaison Team - Facilitates the transition of current inpatients or registered outpatients undergoing transition from hospital to the community

Regional Psychogeriatric Program - Provides clinical assessments in the patient's home, community clinic or long-term care facility, for older adults with behavioural or mental health issues

COVID19 Services are being offered via phone. If urgent care required, in home services offered.

Assessment and treatment provided for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, confusion, cognitive impairment and changes in behaviour. Services are time limited and include community treatment. In-service training provided to Long Term Care Homes, community groups, and residential care homes. Psychogeriatric clinics and resource consultation

This location serves registered clientele only * call the Woodstock CMHA TVAMHS for information or case worker referral

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services Ingersoll Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

Assessment, treatment, and recommendations for the management of care for older adults with dementia, depression and other mental health needs.

There are three streams within the program:

• Dementia Stream
• Mood, Anxiety and Other Co-Occurring Conditions Stream
• Crisis Bed Service Stream (dedicated to local community only)

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

Assessment, treatment, consultation, and community follow-up

Inpatient and outpatient services, including:

• Geriatric Mental Health Outpatient Services, psychiatric consultation and follow-up
• Geriatric Inpatient Service, acute stabilization and treatment
• Geriatric Telemedicine Clinic, remote accessible care
• Memory Clinic, assessment and follow-up
• Late-Life Mood Disorder Clinic, psychiatric consultation
• Integrated Care Pathways for Dementia, Agitation and Aggression