Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry

The Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry provides specialized assessment and short term treatment for individuals 65 years and over who are experiencing difficulties with day to day functioning due to mental health problems.

Service is provided within an interdisciplinary model in collaboration with the patient and his/her family and caregivers.

It is a 22 bed acute care unit located at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, and is a designated psychiatric facility under the Mental Health Act of Manitoba. It is the inpatient referral centre for Parkland, Assiniboine, Brandon and the west half of the Central Regional Health Authorities.

Ph: (204) 578-5460
Fax: (204) 578-4948

Program Manager - Pamela Gulay

Clinical Services

Assessment and diagnosis
Short to intermediate term treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Counseling/education/support for the individual and family
Activity and recreation therapy
Linkage with community resources/health care professionals
Discharge planning
Referrals to consulting specialists/rehabilitation therapists as needed.

Referral Process

Contact your family physician who will make arrangements with a psychiatrist at the Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry for admission if needed.

The on-call psychiatrist can be reached through the Brandon Regional Health Centre 24 hours a day at 578-4000.