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

๐Ÿ“Œ A referral is required from your childโ€™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

๐Ÿ“… Duration: 1-2 hours
๐Ÿ“Œ Purpose:
โœ” Diagnose or clarify a mental health condition
โœ” Provide treatment recommendations
โœ” Offer guidance on next steps

๐Ÿ”น 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).

โณ Current Wait Time: Appointments are typically scheduled 1-2 months from the time we receive the referral.

โš  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Œ Eating disorders
โŒ Substance use disorders
โŒ Bipolar disorder
โŒ 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๏ธโƒฃ OHIP-Covered Follow-Up

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏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๏ธโƒฃ Non-OHIP Follow-Up (Private Option)

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏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.

๐Ÿ“ฉ 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.

๐Ÿ’ป Prefer to book directly? You can schedule a consultation call online by clicking hereย .ย 

๐Ÿ“Œ Note: Therapy is not covered by OHIP but may be reimbursed through private insurance plans.


Adult Assessment Services

๐Ÿ’ก Adult ADHD Assessment

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏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

๐Ÿง  General Adult Psychiatric Assessment

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏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

๐Ÿ“ง Email: intake@wholeheartmentalhealth.com
๐Ÿ“ž Call: 647-345-0661

We are here to support you on your mental health journey with expert, compassionate care.