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Programs & Services

Seniors Mental Health Program Inpatient Services

Acute geriatric psychiatry program consisting of mood and thought disorder units, and Dementia units.

The Seniors Mental Health program provides assessment and treatment programs for individuals, generally over the age of 65 with psychiatric illness such as dementia, and mood and / or thought disorders. The goal of the program is to assist each patient to gain their optimal level of functioning in preparation for community integration. Specialty programming offered in areas of: Mood and Thought Disorder, and Specialized Dementia. The service focuses on providing patient and family centered treatment, medication recommendations and care plan development for seniors with complex presentations.

This service is provided by Recovery Alberta and Recovery Alberta contracted service providers.

Contact Details

Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury

Location Info
Located 2 Kms. South off Hwy. 53 on 46 Street, Ponoka. Follow signage Handicap Access & Designated Visitor Parking.
Address
424069 Range Road 255
Ponoka, Alberta
T4J 1R8
Telephone
403-783-7812
Accessibility

Main entrance

Hours of Operation
Available
24 hour service
Note

Program Staff & Admission Coordinator available hours:

  • Monday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, doctors, indigenous liaison, nurses (RN, RPN, LPN), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physiotherapists (PTs), psychiatric aides, recreational therapist, social workers, speech language pathologist
Eligibility

For individuals generally 65 years and older with moderate to severe psychiatric concerns including cognitive disorders with behavioural disturbances, mood or thought disorders. Or indviduals under 65 with a confirmed diagnosis of major neurocognitive impairment with behavioral disturbances.

Service Access

A referral from a professional is needed. Intake Coordinator will facilitate referral and follow up with referral source.


Wait Times

Wait time varies dependant on bed availabity.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Recovery Alberta

Also Known As
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Seniors Mental Health Program Mental Health Inpatient Services