Mental Health
Geriatric Mental Health
The Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program provides a multidisciplinary
approach to specialized geriatric mental health care. The program offers
intensive assessment, treatment and stabilization. The 10-bed inpatient
unit is specially designed to accommodate geriatric patients who may
have decreased mobility and require walkers or support bars.
We recognize the important role that family members and caregivers play
in patients' lives. We strongly encourage family participation in their
loved ones care during the patient's stay.
The Geriatric Mental Health outpatient services are linked to the Mental
Health Program outpatient services and other hospital services, including
the Seniors' Health Centre (SHC). The SHC is part of the Regional Geriatric
Program of Metropolitan Toronto, an umbrella organization that plans
and coordinates specialized geriatric services.
The Geriatric Case Management program is a new initiative that focuses
upon providing support to clients living in long-term care homes in
North York.
The program consists of a Case Manager and a part-time Psychiatrist
providing assessment, treatment planning, placement coordination, crisis
intervention and education.
To make or obtain a referral, please contact the Seniors' Health Centre's
Central Intake number at (416) 756-6050 ext 8091. (You can also reach
us through the central number (416) 756-6642.)
Read an article on our
Memory Clinic featuring an interview with Dr. Goran Eryavec, Medical
Director of Geriatric Psychiatry and Head of North York General Hospital's
Memory Clinic.
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