Seniors Outpatient Clinics (SOPC) - Island Health Area
Mental Health - Senior and Services for Seniors
Provided by Island Health
Seniors Outpatient Clinics work to improve quality of life by optimizing ability and independence through assessments and recommended treatment plans.
The Seniors Outpatient Clinic (SOPC) provides comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for older adults whose medical, cognitive, functional, or psychiatric concerns are impacting daily functioning. SOPC services are delivered by Geriatric Medicine and/or Geriatric Psychiatry physicians, depending on the resources available at each location. SOPCs are supported by an interdisciplinary team, which may include nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, pharmacy, and access to group-based education. SOPCs are currently located in Comox, Nanaimo, Saanichton, and Victoria.
Note: For SOPCs without onsite Geriatric Psychiatry, patients meeting Geriatric Psychiatry criteria may be redirected to a GSS-MHSU outreach team connected to the local Community Health Services office.
Appropriate for patients with:
How to Access This Service:
Patients can contact the Community Access Line for more information on this and other related services.
Note: For SOPCs without onsite Geriatric Psychiatry, patients meeting Geriatric Psychiatry criteria may be redirected to a GSS-MHSU outreach team connected to the local Community Health Services office.
Appropriate for patients with:
- Cognitive impairment or suspected neurocognitive disorder
- Complex multi system medical issues or geriatric syndromes (falls, frailty, polypharmacy, continence issues, chronic disease complexity)
- Functional decline, self neglect, or caregiver strain
- Mood, anxiety, psychotic, or behavioural symptoms emerging in later life
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
- Cognitive or functional decline in the context of substance use
- Movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease) affecting function or independence
How to Access This Service:
- A referral is required
- Primary healthcare providers (family or nurse practitioner) and other health professionals will send completed referral form to Community Access using the CHS/GSS referral form (providers see below)
Patients can contact the Community Access Line for more information on this and other related services.
Location finder: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...
250-331-5965 (Comox)
Toll Free: 1-866-928-4988
North Island Seniors Clinic - 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, British Columbia, V9M 1P2
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
250-755-3301 (Nanaimo)
Toll Free: 1-888-755-3301
Nanaimo Seniors Outpatient Clinic - #203, 1450 Waddington Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9S 4V9
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
250-544-7606 (Saanichton)
Peninsula Health Unit - 2170 Mount Newton X Road, Saanichton, British Columbia, V8B 2B2
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wheelchair accessible.
250-370-8354 (Victoria)
Memorial Pavillion, Royal Jubilee Hospital - 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1J8
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wheelchair accessible.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
Brochures and Info
- MOST Advance Care Planning on Vimeo - Island Health
- MOST pamphlet Advanced Care Planning - Island Health
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
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- GSS-MHSU Outreach Teams (Geriatric Specialty Services) - Island Health Area
- Geriatric Specialty Services (GSS) - Island Health Area
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Senior
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.