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
๐ A referral is required from your childโs 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
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Duration: 1-2 hours
๐ Purpose:
โ Diagnose or clarify a mental health condition
โ Provide treatment recommendations
โ Offer guidance on next steps
๐น 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).
โณ Current Wait Time: Appointments are typically scheduled 1-2 months from the time we receive the referral.
โ 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:
โ Eating disorders
โ Substance use disorders
โ Bipolar disorder
โ 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:
1๏ธโฃ OHIP-Covered Follow-Up
๐ฉโโ๏ธ 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.
2๏ธโฃ Non-OHIP Follow-Up (Private Option)
๐ฉโโ๏ธ 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.
๐ฉ 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.
๐ป Prefer to book directly? You can schedule a consultation call online by clicking hereย .ย
๐ Note: Therapy is not covered by OHIP but may be reimbursed through private insurance plans.
Adult Assessment Services
๐ก Adult ADHD Assessment
๐ฉโโ๏ธ 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
๐ง General Adult Psychiatric Assessment
๐จโโ๏ธ Nurse Practitioner Brock Cooper offers comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adults with various mental health concerns (fee-based service). Learn more here .
Book a Consultation
๐ง Email: intake@wholeheartmentalhealth.com
๐ Call: 647-345-0661
We are here to support you on your mental health journey with expert, compassionate care.