Older Adult Mental Health Program - Powell River

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Program offers specialized services for adults 65 years and older with mental illness, substance use, dementia, behavior issues related to dementia, and physical and functional decline.
The program provides:

  • Specialized assessment and consultation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment/case management

  • The rehabilitation program offers:

  • Individual occupational therapy assessments
  • Psychosocial day program
  • Peer support, and group programs

  • The specialized services are for older adults who are 65 and over who:

  • Have recently developed a mental health problem such as depression or bipolar illness
  • Have a high risk behaviours related to advancing dementia
  • Have medical problems related to aging that complicate the treatment of a mental illness

  • This service is provided by the Mental Health Team at Powell River General Hospital but most people are seen in their own homes.

    604-485-3300

    Website: http://www.vch.ca/locations-services...

    In Powell River General Hospital - #3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Health professional referral
    • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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    Availability

    Service area: Powell River

    Service Types Provided
    Seniors Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided at home

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