Resources for Older Adults with Depression

Winnipeg Resources for Older Adults with Depression

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A & O: Support Services to Seniors (e.g., Senior Centre without Walls, Connect Program, Counselling) - (204) 956-6440

Adult Day Programs - Eligibility and information: Home Care Intake - (204) 788-8330

Church/Spiritual - Contact your parish for availability and information on counselling, referrals, guidance.

Clinical Health Psychology Program at HSC - includes group treatment for depression - (204) 787-7424

Crisis Response Centre 24/7 - 817 Bannatyne Avenue (Inquiries: 204-940-1781)

Family Physician - for assessment, referrals, medications

Geriatric Mental Health Team - (204) 982-1040

Geriatric Psychology Services  - St. Boniface Hospital (204) 237-2979 or Deer Lodge Centre (204) 831-2590

Department of Geriatric Psychiatry at SBGH - Physician referrals - (204) 235-3702

"It's All About Us:  Seniors Helping Seniors".  Recovery Support Group for People 55+.  (204) 237-5918

Klinic Community Health Centre - Drop-in counselling available at select times - (204) 784-4067

Mobile Crisis Service 24/7 - (204) 940-1781

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba - Depression Self-Help Support Group (for any age) - www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca - (204) 786-0987.

Shared Care Counselling - Available through a number of primary health sites.  Speak with a family doctor for more information.

Private Therapists - Search online, www.therapists.psychologytoday.com  for a listing of Winnipeg therapists, with age group Elders (65+).

A online copy of the Mental Health Resource Guide for Winnipeg is available at: http://www.cmhawpg.mb.ca/documents/CMHAGuide-Ed17-2013_WEB.pdf

Keywords:  Depression, depressed

November 2013

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