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START Psychiatry

START Psychiatry Day Hospital is a group therapy program for older adults with complex mental health issues.

The program includes:

  • Talking groups to learn coping skills to better manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss
  • Mental health assessment by a psychiatrist
  • Prescription and trial of mental health medications (where appropriate)

Clients will be seen in the Assessment Clinic to determine eligibility for the program.  Eligible clients will attend the program twice a week for up to 16 weeks.

Contact Details

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Location Info
GlenWest Outpatient Clinics
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0B7
Telephone
780-735-8872
Fax
780-735-8821, 780-735-8865
Accessibility

Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls.

Pay by plate parking is available.


Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Getting There

Parking map

 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:30 am - 3:45 pm

Tuesday
7:30 am - 3:45 pm

Wednesday
7:30 am - 3:45 pm

Thursday
7:30 am - 3:45 pm

Friday
7:30 am - 3:45 pm

Note

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday Assessment Clinic - clients attend either 9:30 - 10:15 AM; 11:00 - 12:15 PM; or 1:30 - 2:45 PM
  • Tuesday / Thursday - clients attend 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday / Friday - clients attend 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Staff available Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, occupational therapist (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), psychiatrists, recreational therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

Clients must be older adults (65+ years of age) with complex psychiatric and psychosocial needs.

Service Access

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

  • The GRH provides transportation to and from anywhere within the city limits of Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park.
  • Clients from nearby cities and towns may attend if they can arrange their own transportation.

Wait Times

Assessment Clinic: 2 - 4 weeks after referral has been received.

Day Hospital: 1 - 3 months after the Assessment Clinic appointment has been completed.

Fees

Assessment Clinic: No Fee

Day Hospital: $25 / day

Clients on Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) automatically receive a full fee waiver. Others with low income may apply for a fee reduction.


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Also Known As
Acronym
START
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START Psychiatry Day Hospital
Other
Short Term Assessment, Rehabilitation and Treatment