Support and assistance for a senior in a crisis situation, including planning and coordinating other services. May develop into ongoing Case Management, with a follow-up plan to prevent further crises.
Population Served:
Adults 18 years and over- not for individuals with dementia but caregivers in crisis can utilize.
Catchment Area:
Southeast Toronto
Service Category:
Crisis support and assistance
Cost:
Covered by OHIP.
Service Limitation:
Physician or ER referral is needed.
The hospital also has a Crisis Intervention Unit for Outpatients; on-call telephone resource and crisis outpatient counselling Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
