Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - Atikokan Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible ; Full accessibility available through back entrance of Voyageur Mall

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