Older Adult Mental Health Program

Offers specialized services for older adults including mental health outreach, assessment and consultation, treatment, case management, and education.

Also provides a rehabilitation program offering individual occupational therapy assessments, psychosocial day program, peer support, and group programs.

Agency

Vancouver Coastal Health

5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3

Older Adult Mental Health Program at qathet General Hospital

Other sites

Application Process

Call the Vancouver Older Adult Mental Health and Addiction Referral line for intake.,Call the Richmond Central Intake Line for more information.

Eligibility

Age Restricted

Adults aged 65 who have developed a mental health problem, or behavioural issues related to advancing dementia, or have medical problems related to aging that complicate the treatment of a mental illness. Adults under age 65 with dementia may be considered on an individual basis, depending on location.

Main Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/older-adult-mental-health-programs

Service delivery

In Person

Other programs provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

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