North York General Hospital - Minor Surgical Procedures and Elder Care Centre - Specialized Geriatric Outpatient Services

Application

Medical referral from a primary care provider required * frail health and mental health concerns * must be unable to travel to a clinic and require a home visit by a mental health professional

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Persons 65 years and older with frail health and mental health concerns * must be unable to travel to a clinic and require a home visit by a mental health professional

Fees

Services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Note

Other languages available through translation services

Area(s) Served

North York General Hospital catchment area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides seniors with assessments, treatment planning, education and referrals to community resources by a geriatric psychiatrist * this visit is provided to home bound seniors with mental health issues who are not actively being treated by a psychiatrist and cannot get into clinic

Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Team