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Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Program - Sault Ste Marie

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61 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 4Y8
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705-541-8358
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Toll-Free: 1-855-276-6313
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nbrhc.on.ca
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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

The focus of the program is on the provision of comprehensive health assessments, and individualized person-centred interventions to support the individual and their formal care partners. Facilitating consultations with specialty care providers and offer enhanced transitional supports across sectors. The referral process is by phoning or filling out an electronic referral form online to the North East Behavioural Supports Ontario.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older Adults Only

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

Counties: Algoma District

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

The role of the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC) it to 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.
Last updated: Dec 3, 2024: Suggest an edit
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