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Programs & Services


Day Treatment Service - Community Geriatric Mental Health

A 10 week program for geriatric clients with mental health concerns, with diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety. It includes individual and group therapy and the program runs 3 days per week.

10 week program that:

  • is offered 3 days per week
  • is offered to geriatric clients with mental health concerns. Focus is primarily depression and anxiety
  • includes psychiatric assessment, individual therapy and group based therapy
  • has a large component of group activities helping clients become connected in the community and helping them spend more time outside the home

Groups focus on some key themes related to aging including:

  • loss of significant relationship, physical and cognitive capacities
  • loneliness and isolation
  • depression and anxiety
  • coping with stress
  • sense of purpose and self-esteem
  • behavioral activation

Contact Details

Bridgeland Seniors Health Clinic

Address
1070 McDougall Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7Z2
Telephone
403-943-1500 (Access Mental Health)
Tollfree
1-844-943-1500
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
mental health clinicians, occupational therapists (OTs), outreach workers, psychiatrists
Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  • age 65 or over
  • diagnosis of anxiety or depression
  • able to attend program three days per week
  • SLUMs minimum 22 / 30
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Please submit referral via Access Mental Health.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Community based organizations such a seniors organizations, any groups active in creating community connections.

Also Known As
Acronym
DTS