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Older Adult Assessment and Treatment at Vancouver General Hospital - For Older Adults with Severe or Persistent Mental Illness

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Provides 24-hour in-depth, interdisciplinary assessment and treatment for older adults (65+) experiencing acute symptoms and complex behaviours who require a secure, specialized treatment environment.
Program goals for people and their families are grouped in four broad areas: mental health, physical wellness, living life to the fullest, and transitions in life and care. Stays within this program are generally three months in length, based on individual needs.

Eligibility: Adults aged 65 and over with severe and persistent mental illness and who do not have an acute medical condition.

A referral is required - If your doctor does not have access to the referral forms, please have them call 604-675-2448 to start the referral process.

604-675-2448

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

Willow Pavilion - Vancouver General Hospital - 805 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
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Availability

Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

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For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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