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 , , Affiliation: Community based organizations such a seniors organizations, any groups active in creating community connections., , Key Provider: mental health clinicians, occupational therapists (OTs), outreach workers, psychiatrists