Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team - Elgin County Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

Free

Contacts

Wendy Francis - Enhanced Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
519-631-2020 ext 2754 * wendy.francis@stegh.on.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Elgin County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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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