Supports patients who are 60+ years and older who require treatment for an acute and complex mental health concern.
Not sure if this service is right for you?
Contact our Fraser Health Access Line: Mental Health and Substance Use (Home of Access Central for Substance Use Services). We will help you connect with the service that best fits your needs.
- Call us at 1-833-866-6478 or
- Fill out our online form to request a call from our team. We will call you within 48 hours.
We are open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 365 days a year.
This secure unit provides a safe place for people 60+ years and older to receive specialized mental health services. Patients receive coordinated care from a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, rehab assistants, dietitians and mental health care workers.
Key features include:
- Intensive mental health assessment and treatment
- Medical monitoring and intervention
- Patient medication reviews and plans
- Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Consult therapy rooms
- Group therapy room
- Secure outdoor patio
- Therapeutic walking loop to promote well-being
- Exercise room
- Comfort room for sensory integration
- Laundry room
Access
Eligibility
Available for patients who are 60+ years and older who require treatment for an acute and complex mental health concern. The expected length of stay is 28 days.