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Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa
Mental Health Services Name: Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa ConnexOntario Number50048
Site Address
106Y-75 Bruyère Street
Ottawa, ON K1N5C7
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Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO)
Category of Service | Counselling and Treatment
We serve clients over the age of 65 with mental health problems or those suffering from dementia complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms. We also accept referrals for individuals under the age of 65 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia or frontal temporal dementias complicated by behavioural or psychological symptoms. We have a holistic approach that includes treating the client and his/her support network. The person must be residing in the Ottawa area and referred by a physical (exceptions are made on a case by case basis). We provide individualized assessment and treatment in client's home including retirement homes. Counselling, support and education are offered to caregivers. Our staff includes geriatric psychiatrics, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists and a psychogeriatric resource consultant. The average length of stay is anywhere from one day to several years.
This program is restricted to the following clients:
Psycho-geriatric Clients
Other Restrictions: Clients with mental health problems over 65, living in the community. Clients diagnosed with a dementia, living in the community. Clients under 65 with a diagnosis of frontal temporal dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Referral Contact Information
Telephone
(613) 562-9777 ext.239
E-Mail
vdemers@bruyere.org
Clients Served
Gender
Male and female
Age
65 to 99 years of age.
Catchment
Ottawa.
Language
English Polish French Spanish Italian
Hours
Monday
0830-1630
Tuesday
0830-1630
Wednesday
0830-1630
Thursday
0830-1630
Friday
0830-1630
Additional Programs offered at this site
Program Name Category of Service
This program is restricted to the following clients: Psycho-geriatric Clients Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO) Case Management More Info
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