Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Services - Northern Health Authority

Mental Health - Adult & Senior and Seniors Services

Provided by Northern Health

Assessment and consultative services for adults 65 and over with onset of mental health issues.
Provides the following services:
  • Assessment and consultative services for adults 65 and over with onset of mental health issues, or whose mental health issue is being complicated by aging, or who is experiencing dementia
  • Consultation to outlying areas regarding case management and treatment planning
  • Interprofessional teams with nursing, clinicians, Psychiatry and GP’s on sessions
  • Education to community, acute services, families and other professions on servicing the elderly population


    • People eligible to access this program would include patients experiencing:
  • Dementia
  • Substance abuse/misuse problems
  • A sudden onset of mental or physical deterioration of an unexplained origin
  • Multiple health or mental health problems that require careful investigation
  • Behaviours or needs that exceed the abilities of the primary caregivers or care facility
  • Mental health issues that have been complicated by age
  • 65 years old and over

    • 250-847-6405 (Central Intake)

    Toll Free: 1-888-562-1214 (24 Hour Crisis Line)

    Website: https://pacificnorthwest.fetchbc.ca...

    #2nd Floor, 3793 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Health professional referral
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    Availability

    Service area: Daajing Giids, Dease Lake, Hazelton, Kitimat, Masset, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace

    Service Types Provided
    Mental Health - Adult & Senior
    Seniors Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided at multiple locations

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