Dryden Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program

iconPath
52 Van Horne Ave
Dryden
iconPath
807-223-8841
iconPath
Toll-Free: 1-877-311-0117
iconPath
Fax: 807-223-8816
iconPath
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals 60 years of age and older

  • Must have a diagnosis of mental illness, Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia

Fees

None

Contacts

Tana Langtry - Administrative Service Support Assistant
807-274-2347 Ext 201 * tlangtry@cmhaff.ca
Pauline Hyatt - Director of Services
807-274-2347 Ext 220 * phyatt@cmhaff.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

  • Responsible for providing a variety of specialized community geriatric services
  • Promotes issues surrounding geriatric mental health
  • Provides community outreach and presentations
  • Program services include:
    • Cognitive screening and assessment
    • Geriatric counselling or therapy
    • Care and treatment planning
    • Follow up, referral and advocacy services
    • In-home support and education to caregivers
    Geriatric Psychiatry

    Provides assessments and case consultations via videoconferencing with the Toronto Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

    Psychogeriatric Resource Program

    Provides education and support in long term care facilities to mental health clients and staff
    Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit