Behavioural Supports System

North Simcoe Muskoka, Mobile Support Team

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Record #: MID1325 Last Modified: 27 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address500 Church St
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G3
LocationPenetanguishene
Office Phone705 549-5214
E-Mailvpowell@waypointcentre.ca
Websitewww.behaviourchange.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o BSS Mobile Support Team 
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care 
500 Church St 
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G3
Primary ContactValerie Powell, Coordinator, Behavioural Support System; Phone: 705-549-3181 ext 2779 * 705-331-1032; Email: vpowell@waypointcentre.ca
Alternate ContactMaureen O'Connell, Psychiatric Resource Consultant, Collingwood General & Marine Hospital; Phone: 705-721-6764; Email: dislam@alzheimersociety.ca
Primary ExecutiveDebbie Islam, Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 * 1-800-265-5391
Description & Services
DescriptionA Mobile Support Team responding to calls from individuals and agencies in the community and staff in long-term care when there are behaviours that they can no longer manage to keep the person with behaviours in their home.
HoursMon- Fri 8:00 am-7:00 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedMuskoka District ; Simcoe North
EligibilityAges: 50 year(s) and up
ApplicationAnyone with concerns about a person's behaviour in the community, or staff in long-term care can call the direct intake number 705-549-5214 for referral to Mobile Support Team. Physician referral not required.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
MeetingsRegular Steering and Operational Committee meetings. Information on request