Program:
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Red Lake Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program
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Address:
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PO Box 1244 Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0
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Street Address:
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51 Hwy 105 Lower Level Red Lake
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Location:
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Located at the Northwood Lodge building on Hwy 105
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families
Responsible for providing a variety of specialized community geriatric servicesPromotes issues surrounding geriatric mental healthProvides community outreach and presentationsProgram 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
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 60 years of age and older
- Must have a diagnosis of mental illness, Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia
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Area Served:
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Red Lake, Kenora, and Rainy River
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