Saturday, August 11, 2012

Geriatric Mental Health In-Patient Unit

Victoria General Hospital
2340 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2E8

Phone:  204-269-3570  

Geriatric Mental Health Inpatient at the VGH
The Geriatric Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a 27-bed unit that specializes in the care of individuals generally 65 years and above who require hospitalization and treatment of a psychiatric condition. The treatment team consists of Geriatric Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Recreational Therapists. Patients and families are highly involved in treatment plans and decisions. Assessment, treatment and interventions may include (but not limited to) one-to-one Psychiatrist and Nurse counselling, group therapy, medication management and follow up care.
The Mental Health team specializes in the care of adult and geriatric patients experiencing a variety of mental illnesses, with a focus on the Recovery Model of treatment, which emphasizes that although people may not be able to have full control over their symptoms, they can regain full control over their lives.

1 comment:

  1. This is now located at Victoria General Hospital, Unit 2. Psychiatric Units at Seven Oaks and Grace Hospital have been closed. VGH renovated for additional psychiatric units.

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