The goal of the Program is to collaboratively implement Behavioural Supports Action Plan within the Toronto Central catchment area. The goals of the program include:



·         Improving the quality of life, and outcomes, for older adults (and their families) who have challenging behaviours. 

·         Increase specialized behavioural support capacity in long-term care homes. 

·         Improve co-ordination and reduce fragmentation of the community behavioural support system to ensure more equitable and timely access to services. 

·         Increase specialized community capacity/outreach to support individuals to stay in their existing environment, reduce or prevent unmanageable behaviours. 

·         Improve transitions across the continuum. 

·         Increase workforce skills and training for providers across the continuum. 

·         Improve caregiver education and support. 

·         Prevent unnecessary and avoidable emergency room visits and potential hospitalization for clients with challenging and unmanageable behaviours through access to an enhanced model of care. 

·         Reduce hospital alternative level of care days.