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Program:
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Elgin County Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team
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Phone Numbers:
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General Inquiries and Community Referrals: 519-631-2020 ext 5025
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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After Hours:
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Reach Out Crisis Line: 1-866-933-2023
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Fax:
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519-907-0313
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Address:
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c/o BSO Mobile Team - Outpatient Mental Health Care
St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
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Intersection:
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Elm St and First Ave
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Location:
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St Thomas (Elm West)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Contacts:
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Wendy Francis - Enhanced Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
519-631-2020 ext 2754 * wendy.francis@stegh.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Interdisciplinary team that provides services and supports for older adults, their families and caregivers, who are coping with or at risk for developing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental illness, addictions and other neurological conditions
Services include:
- assessment and screening
- plan, implement, and evaluate care strategies
- document and promote effective communication between the person with responsive behaviours, their families, mobile team members, and all other care providers
- short-term follow up
- education and support to staff in long term care, hospital, and the community, as well as families and other care partners
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call for referral * referral form completed by a health care professional or self-referral
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Older adults with responsive behaviours related to mental health, addictions, dementia, and/or related neurological conditions, living in long-term care homes or in community settings, and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Elgin County
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Last Updated:
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8/21/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=162139
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