Prompt Care Clinic

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

Provides care for individuals who require timely access to psychiatric services, but do not require an emergency department visit. A psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner provide clinical assessments and a care plan for follow-up or shared care in the community. A Case Worker provides support for system navigation, referral completion etc.

Access Information

Referral from a physician (family physician, walk-in clinic, emergency department, or specialist) or nurse practitioner.
Referrals are through Ontario Shores Central Intake.

Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who are symptomatic and require prompt care but do not need to visit the Emergency Department

Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient is primarily concerned with application for ODSP/insurance/legal proceedings/CAS assessment.
- Patient is seeking assessment for ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Patient has acute medical issues.
- Patient is needing crisis services.
- Patient is seeking an assessment for a therapy animal

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 to 64 years of age
• Catchment: Ontario
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Durham Community Clinic

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Address

617 Victoria Street W

Whitby

Operated By

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000

Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642