Addiction & Mental Health - Geriatric Psychiatry Day Program

Covenant Health


Description
Community based psychiatric day program for individuals with diagnosed mental health concerns that inhibit their access to and participation in generic community supports and services.

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) focus on ongoing monitoring and community based treatment of seniors experiencing mental health and addictions diagnoses. Establishment of ongoing client supports, and education in program and community settings to assist in developing and maintaining individual independence and wellness.


Key Provider: community support workers, psychiatrists, recreation therapists, recreation therapy assistants, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes,

  • physically and mentally stable to attend 5 hours/ day once weekly

  • cognitively aware and able to participate in therapy groups and therapeutic milieu

  • primary diagnosis of mental disorder other than dementia

  • with or without mobility aid, able to mobilize independently the equivelent of one or more city blocks

  • independent in managing personal needs

  • living independently in the community

Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Telephone and Zoom appointments are available
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-342-9130
Fax
780-436-5342
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 25, 2024
Address
13310 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5M 2M7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

Patients are asked to call in if not attending on their scheduled day.

Telephone and Zoom appointments are available