This summer, a new Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic opened at St. Paul’s Hospital in Elder Care Ambulatory Services on 9B. The clinic provides psychiatric care to patients over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, dementia, depression, anxiety, or a combination of these symptoms.

An expansion of the geriatric psychiatry services currently offered at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, the St. Paul’s clinic provides assessment, treatment and follow-up care for elderly patients, and works with the patient and his or her support system to relieve symptoms and maximize quality of life.

“As the elderly are one of our key patient populations at Providence Health Care, this expansion of the Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic will help those who require psychiatric assessment and treatment to access these services in a timely manner,” says David Thompson, Program Director of Elder Care.

Services are provided in an outpatient, physician-run clinic setting. MSJ is the central intake for both geriatric psychiatry clinic sites, and all new patient referrals are completed through Bev Gartaganis, Central Intake Coordinator.

Those with psychotic symptoms are assessed on a case-by case basis, as patients with severe or chronic psychosis are better served with case managers in the Mental Health Department. Patients with substance use disorders in combination with other psychiatric illnesses are also considered and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Admission is by physician referral only.
The clinic is located on 9B, Providence Towers.

Contact:

Intake: 604-877-8183
Direct clinic line: 604-806-8029 x1