Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team - Grey and Bruce Counties Behavioral Supports Ontario Mobile Team

Program:

Grey and Bruce Counties Behavioral Supports Ontario Mobile Team

Organization:

Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team

Phone Numbers:

519-376-2121 ext 2436

Crisis:

519-376-2121 (ask switchboard to be put through to Crisis Pager)
Call 911 in emergencies

Fax:

519-378-1478

Address:

c/o Behavioral Supports Ontario Mobile Team
Brightshores Health System
1800 8th St E, Unit 4-2
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6M9

Intersection:

16th Ave and 8th St E

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Daily 8am-8pm

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call for referral * referral form completed by a health care professional or self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Adults 65 years and older (unless dementia diagnosis is present) 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

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Bruce County and Grey County

Print Materials:

Patient Handout

Referral Form