CareConsult for Youth Substance Use

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Substance Use

Program Description

CareConsult for Youth Substance Use is a program that provides professional-to-professional virtual consultation services free of charge for health care professionals (HCPs) working with youth up to 25 years of age who have substance use health needs or substance use disorders.
The program provides guidance for evidence-based best practices for the identification, assessment, and treatment planning for youth with substance use and related physical/mental health issues. This program provides services from a harm reduction, trauma and developmentally informed, and youth-centred perspective.
This service will offer:
- Guidance on non-urgent clinical questions about a specific patient
- Guidance on resources for a specific patient
- Non-judgmental mentorship and empowerment for Health Care Professionals

Access Information

Professional to professional consultations only. This service does not provide direct patient care.

This service is available for Health Care Professionals located within the GTA, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, and Child and Youth Counsellors.
Appointments can be made by using the online appointment link.

Referral Application

http://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/clinical-departments/telelink-mental-health-program/careconsult-for-youth-substance-use/

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 12 to 25 years of age
• Catchment: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Not Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Hospital for Sick Children

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Address

555 University Avenue

Toronto

Operated By

Hospital for Sick Children, The

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information