Older Adult Assessment and Treatment at Vancouver General Hospital - For Older Adults with Severe or Persistent Mental Illness
Mental Health - Adult & Senior and Seniors Services
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Provides 24-hour in-depth, interdisciplinary assessment and treatment for older adults (65+) experiencing acute symptoms and complex behaviours who require a secure, specialized treatment environment.
Program goals for people and their families are grouped in four broad areas: mental health, physical wellness, living life to the fullest, and transitions in life and care. Stays within this program are generally three months in length, based on individual needs.
Eligibility: Adults aged 65 and over with severe and persistent mental illness and who do not have an acute medical condition.
A referral is required - If your doctor does not have access to the referral forms, please have them call 604-675-2448 to start the referral process.
604-675-2448
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...
Willow Pavilion - Vancouver General Hospital - 805 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Vancouver Coastal Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Geriatric Rapid Access Clinic
- Bright Spot - Older Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Program
- Older Adult Mental Health & Addiction Services Central Intake - Non-emergency support phone line
Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Seniors Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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