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Organization:
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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation-Geriatric Program - York Region
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Phone Numbers:
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Referrals: 905-955-2413 * Central Access (7 days a week): 416-480-5881
Inquiries: LOFT 416-979-1994 ext 2053
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Fax:
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1-844-834-4638
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Address:
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LOFT Community Services
126 Wellington St W, Suite 216
Aurora, ON
M5J 2H7
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Intersection:
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Haida Dr and Wellington St W
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Location:
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Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Sonia Singh - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
1-877-464-9675 ext 77268 * Sonia.singh@york.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides:- education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff
- consultation about learning need
- care plans and programs related to challenging behaviours of clients / residents
- assistance with referrals to services and resources and enhanced development of linkages between services providing dementia care
Consultant to:- clinical and administrative staff in long-term care facilities
- community service agencies and Home and Community Care Support Services Central West
- health partners
The central access number available seven days a week 416-480-5881
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Fees:
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None - Covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Referrals can be made by anyone; within a government funded community agency; who has identified a learning need related to the mental health of the elderly; or anyone concerned about an older adult who may have a psychological, behavioural or memory problem
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must be a government funded agency such as: Home and Community Support Services; Adult Day Programs; Homemaking agencies; Supportive Housing; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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York Region
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Last Updated:
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4/9/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221563
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