Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) - North East - Sudbury - 680 Kirkwood Drive

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680 Kirkwood Dr
Sudbury, ON
P3E 1X3
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705-675-9193
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Toll-Free: 1-855-276-6313
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Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

To make a referral, or for general inquiries, please call our toll-free number or fill in the referral form online. Services focus on the provision of comprehensive health assessments, and individualized person-centred interventions to support the individual and their formal care partners. We will also facilitate consultations with specialty care providers and offer enhanced transitional supports across sectors.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older Adults Only

Languages

English ; French ; Interpretation Services

Area(s) Served

LHINs: North East

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

This program provides behavioural healthcare services for older adults in Ontario with, or at risk of, responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions. Clinical Behaviour Response Specialists: Provide direct clinical assessment, treatment, transitional support and behavioural health care planning to explore potential causes of responsive behaviours/personal expressions to develop formalized care strategies with care partners. Behavioural Support Facilitators: Support the family care partner(s) of individuals being supported through BSO by providing one-on-one coaching, support, reflective goal-setting and assistance with system navigation. Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants: Support healthcare providers in long-term care homes (LTCHs), Home and Community care, hospitals, and MOH funded community support organizations that provide care for older adults with or at risk of, responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions. Dedicated BSO Staff in Long Term Care: Provide coaching/mentoring, behavioural assessment and individualized non-pharmacological care strategies and are based in various long-term care homes throughout the North East.
Last updated: Dec 3, 2024: Suggest an edit