OHIP-Covered Psychiatric Consultation
Our team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners specializes in child and adolescent mental health, providing OHIP-covered care for individuals aged 6 to 22.
Referral Process
📌 A referral is required from your child’s family doctor, pediatrician, or nurse practitioner. Once we receive the referral, a Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness (WHW) team member will contact you to schedule an appointment.
What to Expect from a Psychiatric Consultation
📅 Duration: 1-2 hours
📌 Purpose:
✔ Diagnose or clarify a mental health condition
✔ Provide treatment recommendations
✔ Offer guidance on next steps
🔹 Please Note: Our psychiatrists do not provide psychotherapy or ongoing care. After the assessment, a detailed report will be sent to the referring physician. In some cases, a follow-up consultation may be available to review treatment progress (pending availability).
⏳ Current Wait Time: Appointments are typically scheduled 1-2 months from the time we receive the referral.
⚠ Urgent Situations: If immediate help is needed, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department.
Conditions We Do Not Treat
At this time, we do not provide psychiatric services for:
❌ Eating disorders
❌ Substance use disorders
❌ Bipolar disorder
❌ Psychosis
For specialized care in these areas, please consult your doctor for a referral to CAMH, Sunnybrook, or CMHA.
Follow-Up Care Options
We offer two follow-up care options after a psychiatric assessment:
1️⃣ OHIP-Covered Follow-Up
👩⚕️ Dr. Nathalie Gans, a family doctor with a special interest in pediatric mental health, provides short-term follow-up care for Whole Heart clients. Under the guidance of our psychiatrists, she can initiate and monitor medications recommended in the psychiatric assessment.
2️⃣ Non-OHIP Follow-Up (Private Option)
👩⚕️ Our Nurse Practitioners offer private medication follow-ups for a fee. They work closely with our psychiatric team and have expertise in mental health medication management.
Looking for Therapy?
You do not need a psychiatric consultation to access therapy services.
📩 Email us at intake@wholeheartmentalhealth.com to schedule an intake call with a mental health specialist who will guide you to the most suitable service.
💻 Prefer to book directly? You can schedule a consultation call online by clicking here .
📌 Note: Therapy is not covered by OHIP but may be reimbursed through private insurance plans.
Adult Assessment Services
💡 Adult ADHD Assessment
👩⚕️ Nurse Practitioner Janet Gu specializes in ADHD assessment and treatment for both adults and pediatric populations. Assessments are available for a fee. Learn more here
🧠 General Adult Psychiatric Assessment
👨⚕️ Nurse Practitioner Brock Cooper offers comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adults with various mental health concerns (fee-based service). Learn more here .
Book a Consultation
📧 Email: intake@wholeheartmentalhealth.com
📞 Call: 647-345-0661
We are here to support you on your mental health journey with expert, compassionate care.