Program: Elgin County Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team
Organization: Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team
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
Requirements
Fees: Free
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
Application: Call for referral * referral form completed by a health care professional or self-referral
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Elgin County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: General Inquiries and Community Referrals: 519-631-2020 ext 5025
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
After Hours: Reach Out Crisis Line: 1-866-933-2023
Fax: 519-907-0313
Website: www.stegh.on.ca/hospital-services/mental-health/el...
Address: c/o BSO Mobile Team - Outpatient Mental Health Care
St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
Map
Intersection: Elm St and First Ave
Location: St Thomas (Elm West)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Contacts: Wendy Francis - Enhanced Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
519-631-2020 ext 2754 * wendy.francis@stegh.on.ca

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