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Tele-Mental Health Referral Criteria
Condition
The SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program aims to enhance care and community capacity in children’s mental health using videoconferencing and other technologies to provide timely, equitable access to specialist services.
Who can refer
- TMHS Pathway -Telemental Health Referral Pathway
- Referrals are submitted and accepted through a coordination agency
- Telelink Pathway (Physician Direct Pathway)
- Who can refer (Physician Type): A physician or nurse practitioner with an active OHIP billing number
- Referrals are submitted and accepted through eCHN only, faxes are not accepted
- A valid Health card number MUST be submitted, in order for the client to be seen
Patient age
Age: 0-18 (up to their 18th birthday)
Patient acceptance
Must be under 18 years of age, must reside in Ontario and consent to a virtual consultation.
Clinical criteria
Must present with a mental health concern.
Rejection criteria
- No custody/access assessments
- No parenting capacity assessments
- No youth justice assessments for court ordered purposes
- No immediate risk assessment (contact local Emergency)
Notes
One-time consultation model, with limited follow ups available if required. This service cannot be used for ongoing care to clients, and our consultants do not assume Primary Care Practitioner responsibilities.
Required supporting documentation
Complete referral package and consent form, supporting documentation checklist noted on referral cover page.
Additional resources
Alternate pathway for clients without a physician or NP available via TMHS