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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MID1141 | Last Modified: 22 Oct 2019 | Last Full Update: 09 May 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides transition services and a mobile social work service * transition services assist seniors with severe behaviours and complex mental health needs to transition, usually from hospital care, to another supported care environment * mobile social work services provide support with short term counselling, and connection to additional resources and support services |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District - Areas served by the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network ; Simcoe County - Areas served by the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network |
| Eligibility | Transition Service: * Persons aged 65 and over with a serious mental illness and/or complex medical and neurodegenerative disease process * Persons under 65 years of age who suffer from a cognitive impairment related to a neurodegenerative disease process or a complicated Serious Mental Illness. Mobile Social Work Service: * Persons with mental health concerns and complex care needs who reside alone or with with family, experiencing challenges which interfere with their ability to function on a social, emotional or interpersonal level * Service to seniors under 65 will be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Application | Transition services requires a referral from a health care professional * Mobile Social Work service referrals may be made by the individual, healthcare professionals, community service organizations and family members * Applications are available for download from the website or contact Wendat direclty for more information |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation, Publications, interpretation-formal ; Interpretive Services - Interpretation, Programs, Interpretive Services (Programs, multilingual service by request) |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Penetanguishene |
| Address & Map | Wendat Seniors Residence 44 Dufferin St Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1H4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-355-1022 |
| Fax | 705-355-1026 |
| Website | www.wendatprograms.com/ |
| Primary Contact | Zina Thomson, Psychogeriatric Services for Seniors; Phone: ext 228; Email: zina@wendatprograms.com |
| Primary Executive | Andrea Abbott-Kokosin, Executive Director; Phone: 705-526-1305; Email: Andrea@wendatprograms.com |