Behavioural Supports Ontario

Site: Burlington

Service: Community Outreach Team

Record #: BTN4970
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Alzheimer Society of Halton 289-837-2310
Crisis Phone COAST Halton 1-877-825-9011 * for emergencies call 911
Website hnhb.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Physical Access Not Applicable - mobile service

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Supports clients with cognitive impairment (due to dementia, mental health or addictions) demonstrating responsive behaviours (hitting, kicking, wandering, refusing care, asking repetitive questions)

  • program is offered through a collaboration of Alzheimer Society, Home and Community Care Support Services and local crisis team
Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Primary Executive Wendy Willick, Team Lead, BHNHH Alzheimer's Society; Phone: (Business) 289-438-1620 ext 862; Email: wendy.willick@alzda.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides support to clients and families living in the community or retirement homes

  • provides a holistic assessment of the person and their responsive behaviours, focusing attention on discovering the causes and the care approach that addresses the reason for the behaviour
  • develops a care plan collaboratively outlining strategies for care partners to manage the responsive behaviours
  • connects older adults and their care partners with community supports and needed services
  • supports clients and caregivers through education and advocacy
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility Older adults with responsive behaviours associated with cognitive impairment due to dementia, complex mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions
Application

Contact BSO Connect at 1-800-810-0000 ext 1500 or submit referral through BSO/SGS Central Clinical Intake

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ People With Complex Needs ; Dementia Evaluation ; Geriatric Psychiatry ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Older Adults ; Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults
Older Adult Main Categories ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION ; COMMUNITY HEALTH ; HOME SUPPORTS
Older Adult Sub-Categories Crisis Intervention ; Outreach Teams ; Psychogeriatric Assessments/Care

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