North York General Hospital - Minor Surgical Procedures and Elder Care Centre - Specialized Geriatric Outpatient Services

Application

Medical referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner, patient must have a primary care provider * with mental health concerns * Must be able to travel to the clinic

Eligibility / Target Population

Persons 65 years and older

Fees

Services covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; Croatian

Language Notes

Other languages available through translation services

Area Served

North York and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides psychiatric assessments and short term follow up for seniors with mental health concerns such as anxiety, behavioral difficulties, depression and grieving * clinical assessment is with a psychiatrist who provides a comprehensive report and recommendations to the referral source and/or family physician * clients who are not actively being treated by a community psychiatrist

Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic