Program: Geriatric Psychiatry Program
Organization: St Joseph's Health Care London
Parkwood Institute
Mental Health Care Building
Phone Numbers: 519-646-6100 ext 48000
Fax: Intake: 519-631-6568
Email: comdept@sjhc.london.on.ca
Website: www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/mental-health-care/mental-health-care-geriatric-psychiatry-program
Address:
PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
Street
Address
:
550 Wellington Rd, F2-501
London
Intersection: Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
Location: London (South)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Contacts: Krista Harloff - Coordinator
Service Description: Specialized psychiatric care and support for older adults who suffer from late onset mental illnesses or severe behavioural responses * program focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, family and community support and education *

Geriatric Day Program
- Offers various professional programs and services including cognitive neuropsychiatry, mood disorders and psychotic disorders clinics, as well as limited therapeutic programs and therapy for outpatients

Discharge Liaison Team
- Facilitates the transition of current inpatients or registered outpatients undergoing transition from hospital to the community

Regional Psychogeriatric Program
- Provides clinical assessments in the patient’s home, community clinic or long-term care facility, for older adults with behavioural or mental health issues


Fees: Covered by OHIP
Application: Call * medical referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults 65 years and older, with long-term or late-onset mental illness, or severe behavioural disturbances
Regional Psychogeriatric Program: Older adults with behavioural or mental health issues in the ten counties of Southwestern Ontario and rural Middlesex County, including Sarnia/Lambton County
Languages: English
Language Note: Interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served: London, Middlesex, Bruce, Elgin, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Oxford, and Perth
See Also: Geriatric Services (Aging Related Health Care)
Mental Health for Seniors
Mental Health Hospital Programs
Last Updated: 7/16/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=14656

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