Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances - Atikokan Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program - Family Info

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Atikokan Site - District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program

101 Main St
Atikokan

1-877-311-0117

cmha@cmhaff.ca

fortfrances.cmha.ca/district-mental-health-service...

Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Last Updated: Feb 2, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 65 years of age and older
Must have a diagnosis of mental illness, Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia

Fees

None

Languages

English

Description of Services

Responsible for providing a variety of specialized community geriatric services

Promotes issues surrounding geriatric mental health

Provides community outreach and presentations

Program 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

Last Updated: Feb 2, 2026: Suggest an edit