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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program - York Region

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LOFT Community Services
126 Wellington St W, Suite 216
Aurora, ON
M5J 2H7
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Referrals: 905-955-2413 * Central Access (7 days a week): 416-480-5881
Inquiries: LOFT 416-979-1994 ext 2053
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Fax: 1-844-834-4638
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Application
Referrals can be made by anyone; within a government funded community agency; who has identified a learning need related to the mental health of the elderly; or anyone concerned about an older adult who may have a psychological, behavioural or memory problem
Eligibility / Target Population
Must be a government funded agency such as: Home and Community Support Services; Adult Day Programs; Homemaking agencies; Supportive Housing; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
Fees
None - Covered by OHIP
Contacts
Sonia Singh - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services, Regional Municipality of York
1-877-464-9675 ext 77268 * Sonia.singh@york.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
York Region
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Provides:
  • education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff
  • consultation about learning need
  • care plans and programs related to challenging behaviours of clients / residents
  • assistance with referrals to services and resources and enhanced development of linkages between services providing dementia care
Consultant to:
  • clinical and administrative staff in long-term care facilities
  • community service agencies and Home and Community Care Support Services Central West
  • health partners
The central access number available seven days a week 416-480-5881
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