Wendat Community Programs, Psychogeriatric Services, Penetanguishene

Wendat Community Programs

Service: Psychogeriatric Services, Penetanguishene

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Record #: MID1141

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 23 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Psychogeriatric Services offering:

Transition Service

Service acts as a bridge in the transition of client specific care needs and management strategies across systems of care. The objective of the service is to provide a transition plan focused on reducing the responsive behaviours so that the individual can successfully move from one living situation to another. The person may be living in their own home or with family, be resident in hospital or LTC or other supportive housing with plans to move to alternative accommodation. The behaviour nurse works in concert with the client, family and all care partners in the clients current environment and their destination environment.

transition services assist seniors with severe behaviours and complex mental health needs to transition, usually from hospital care, to another supported care environment

Mobile Social Work

This service can provide psychosocial assessments and risk identification, case coordination as needed and appropriate therapeutic intervention related to: Depression, Anxiety, Family dynamics, Care-giver burn out, Elder abuse, neglect, health teaching and support service integration aimed at enhancing senior's social environment, raise sense of well-being and improve quality of life.

mobile social work services provide support with short term counselling, and connection to additional resources and support services

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; Area served by the Home and Community Care Support Services North Simcoe Muskoka
Eligibility	Transition Service: Individuals 65 years and older with a serious mental illness and/or complex medical and neurodegenerative disease process. Individuals 65 years and younger who suffer from a cognitive impairment related to a neurodegenerative disease process or a complicated Serious Mental Illness. Mobile Social Work Service: Individuals with mental health concerns and complex care needs who reside alone or with with family, experiencing challenges which interfere with their ability to function on a social, emotional or interpersonal level Service to Older Adults 65 years and younger will be considered on a case by case basis.
Application	Transition services requires a referral from a health care professional. Mobile Social Work service referrals may be made by the individual, healthcare professionals, community service organizations and family members. Applications are available for download from the website or contact Wendat direclty for more information.
Languages	Interpretive Services available by request
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Penetanguishene
Address & Map	The Lorna Tomlinson Residence for Seniors, 44 Dufferin St Penetanguishene, ON Canada L9M 1H4 View Google Map
Intersection	Dufferin St and Payette Dr
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-355-1022
Fax	705-355-1026
E-Mail	info@wendatprograms.com
Website	https://www.wendatprograms.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendatCommunityProgramsMidland/
Primary Contact	Zina Thomson, Psychogeriatric Services for Seniors; Phone: ext 228; Email: zina@wendatprograms.com
Mailing Address	The Lorna Tomlinson Residence for Seniors, 44 Dufferin St Penetanguishene, ON Canada L9M 1H4

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