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Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry, Brandon RHA |
| Address |
A4 BRHA - 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2B3 |
| Phone |
(204) 578-4560 |
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(204) 578-4947 |
E-Mail
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Other Information
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The centre is a designated psychiatric facility under the Mental Health Act of Manitoba. Service as an inpatient referral centre for Parkland, Assiniboine, Brandon and the west half of Central Regional Health Authority. The Psycho Geriatric Service provides specialized total assessment and treatment for elderly individuals who are having difficulties in their functioning due to a psychiatric disorder.
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| Programs |
What do we do on an inpatient basis? Assessment, treatment, consultation, education and support, group activities and connect with community support.
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Program Components
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A short term treatment and assessment component and a longer stay for rehab and stabilization. |
Eligibility for Programs
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People over 65 years of age who are having difficulties with their functioning due to a psychiatric disorder. |
How to Access the Programs
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A referral from family doctor or Community Mental Health Worker. Emergency admission can be arranged through Emergency Room. |
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Assessment and diagnosis. Short to intermediate term treatment. Pharmacotherapy Counselling/education/support for the individual and family. Activity and recreation therapy. Linkage with community resources/health care professionals. Discharge planning. Referrals to consulting specialists/rehabilitation therapists as needed.
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Community Services
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Family Support. Family Education. |
Eligibility for Services
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Provides specialized assessment and short term treatment for individuals 65 years and over who are experiencing difficulties with day to day functioning due to mental health problems.
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How to Access the Services
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Contact your family physician who will make arrangements with a Psychiatrist at the centre for Geriatric Psychiatry for admission if needed. The on-call psychiatrist can be reached through the Brandon Regional Health Centre 24 hours/day at 578-4000.
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Costs
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Paid by Manitoba Health. |
Hours
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7 days a week 24 hours a day. |
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