St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Site: Brantford - Wayne Gretzky Pkwy

Service: Brant Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program

Record #: SIM2486
Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2023

Service Details

Hours

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

  • seniors mental health worker available throughout the week however Geriatric Psychiatrist available for direct consultation approximately two days per month
Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford
Eligibility Ages: 65 year(s) and up Referral criteria
  • older adults with behavioural disturbances and/or mental health problems associated with cognitive impairment
  • mental health problems accompanied by significant medical illness and/or functional needs
  • chronic mental illness who develop complicating disorders arising from an age-related decline in physical and mental health
  • late-onset severe mental illness
Application

Open referral, however, requires physician approval. Primary physician must be involved

  • long-term care referrals are to be faxed to 905-381-5613
  • community/retirement home referrals to be faxed to Connect (centralized intake service for St. Joe’s Mental Health and Addiction outpatient programs) at 905-389-3815, using the referral form found here: https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/connect-mental-health-and-addiction-outpatient-programs
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
St. Joseph's Lifecare LTCH
99 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy
Brantford, ON N3S 6T6
 
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Intersection Wayne Gretzky Pkwy and Grey St
Mailing Address c/o St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton/Brant Seniors Mental Health 
PO Box 63 
100 West Fifth St, Level 1, H101 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3K7
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Regional service to assist family, community and long-term care providers in the continuing care of older adults with complex cognitive, emotional and behavioural disorders

  • specialized assessment, consultation, treatment and short-term specialty case management and intervention
  • education and community/program development, community homes, retirement, and supportive housing and long-term care facilities

Wait times can be upwards of 5-6 months to see a psychiatrist

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-522-1155 ext 36396
Crisis Phone COAST - 905-972-8338 
St. Leonard's - 519-754-0253 ext 2133
Fax 905-381-5613
Website www.stjosham.on.ca
Primary Executive Julia Baxter, Community Outpatient and Outreach Programs Manager; Phone: 905-681-8233 ext 226; Email: jabaxter@stjoes.ca