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Program:
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Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - Dryden Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-8841
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-311-0117
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Fax:
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807-223-8816
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Address:
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Box 525
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Z2
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Street
Address:
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52 Van Horne Ave
Dryden
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Location:
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Located on Van Horne Ave near Duke St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Tana Langtry - Administrative Service Support Assistant
807-274-2347 Ext 201 * tlangtry@cmhaff.ca
Pauline Hyatt - Director of Services
807-274-2347 Ext 220 * phyatt@cmhaff.ca
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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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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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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2/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140120
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