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Our Medication Management Services

At BeWell Clinics, medication management is offered through a collaborative care model designed to support your mental health journey alongside therapy and assessment services.

EMDR therapy session focused on emotional healing and trauma recovery

We provide access to medication management through two medical pathways:

  • Psychiatry (OHIP-covered)
  • Nurse Practitioner (private-pay)

Both options are focused on medication management and ongoing collaboration with your care team.

Which Pathway is Right for Me?

Psychiatrists office

Psychiatrists (MDs)

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe psychiatric medication. At BeWell, Psychiatry services focus on short-term medication management within the public healthcare system. For long-term treatment, care can be transitioned to your FMD or our Nurse Practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner consulting

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

Nurse Practitioners are highly trained medical professionals, with advanced expertise in mental health and psychopharmacology. They are authorized to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications and work closely with our clinical team.

Primary Focus at BeWell
Referral from family doctor
OHIP Coverage
Wait times to start care
Ongoing Follow-Ups
Availability
Psychological Assessments
Best Fit If You...
Psychiatrists (MDs)
Short-term medication management
Yes — family doctor must complete a BeWell Psychiatry Referral Form
Yes
Typically, longer wait times
Limited (short-term only) with family doctor collaboration
Open to active clients at BeWell & individuals seeking external care
Not offered by Psychiatrists at BeWell
Want OHIP-covered care and can wait
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Medication management + ongoing follow-ups
No referral needed
No, pay privately
Typically, shorter wait times
Regular and ongoing availability
Open to active clients at BeWell only
Not offered by Nurse Practitioners at BeWell
Want faster support, no referral, and consistent follow-ups

How It Works

Psychiatry (OHIP-Covered)

Psychiatric services at BeWell are covered by OHIP and provided in accordance with Ontario healthcare regulations. Services are available to all Ontario residents, including both active BeWell clients and individuals seeking care externally.

Submit a BeWell Psychiatry Referral Form

Your family doctor must complete a BeWell Psychiatry Referral Form. Click here to access the form or send this link to your primary care physician: Psychiatry Referral – Fill out form

Our team will review the form and confirm first appointment

Once received, our team will review it and advise if it is accepted or not. If the referral is accepted, our Care Team will book your first appointment.

Access short-term medication management support

Your Psychiatrist will work closely with you to determine the best treatment plan.

Nurse Practitioner Medication Management (Private-Pay)

BeWell also offers medication management through a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP). Open to all residents of Ontario who are active clients at BeWell.

Reach out to your Care Team to facilitate a consultation

If you are an active client at BeWell, reach out to our Care Team by texting/calling at +1 647-715-3900 or via email info@bewellclinics.ca.

Intake Appointment with Nurse Practitioner

During your intake, your Nurse Practitioner will review your history and medical records and collaborate with your BeWell team to create a personalized treatment plan.

Access medication management support

Benefit from timely medication & refill management support in a collaborative circle of care.

Prefer to Talk to Someone?

Our Care Team can help guide you based on:

  • Your timeline
  • Referral access
  • Coverage preferences
  • Clinical needs

Both pathways offer expert medical support - the right choice
depends on accessibility and your personal circumstances.

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A Collaborative Team of Mental Health Experts

Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, & Social Workers Offering Virtual or In-Person Support

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What Medication Management Includes With Psychiatry and Nurse Practitioners

Both Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners at BeWell:

Focus on medication initiation, adjustment, and monitoring

Work collaboratively with your therapist or assessment team

Support treatment planning as part of your broader care

Please note:

BeWell does not provide formal diagnostic or psychological assessment services through Psychiatry or Nurse Practitioners.All official diagnoses and assessments are completed through our Psychological Assessment & Diagnostic Programs by Psychologists. At this time our Nurse Practitioner services are not available to external clients due to capacity issues.

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Discover our Comprehensive Assessment Programs with our team of Psychologists.

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FAQ

Group therapy session

We require at least 48 hours advance notice of any changes to your appointment or cancellations. Any changes between 48-24 hours will result in a 50% fee of the cost of your session. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours, or if you do not attend your appointment resulting in a no-show, will result in a fee of the full cost of the session. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Finding the right specialist can be confusing! Here’s a breakdown of what each kind of professional offers: 

  • Psychotherapist – See a psychotherapist for talk therapy if you need support, coping strategies, or personal growth through guided conversations. They cannot prescribe medication.

  • Psychologist – See a psychologist if you need mental health assessments, diagnoses, or structured therapy using evidence-based treatments. They do not prescribe medication.

  • Psychiatrist – See a psychiatrist if you may need medication management to support your mental health journey. They are medical doctors who can prescribe medication.

Our team of leading experts work together to make sure our clients receive the best care for their situation. If you are still unsure about what service or professional is right for you, contact us for a free consultation

You must have a valid OHIP card and referral completed by your family doctor or GP, in order to see our Psychiatrist. This includes patients who are enrolled in our Talk Therapy or Assessment Programs. Depending on the complexity of your condition, your referral may not be accepted if our Psychiatry team feels that they might not be able to support your care.

Psychiatry appointments are covered by OHIP, meaning your family doctor must send us a referral before we can book you. We do our best to have approved patients seen as promptly as possible.

At BeWell, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible mental health care in accordance with the Health Insurance Act and the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act (CFMA). Our psychiatrists offer OHIP-insured services. While we strive to make these services available to the broader community, due to capacity limitations, we are currently prioritizing appointments for clients actively engaged in our internal programs. For individuals not enrolled in our programs, we maintain an external waitlist for psychiatric services. If you would like to be added to this waitlist, please contact us. We will review referrals from the waitlist as availability permits.

Contact Us

Submit a form and our Care Team will get back to you within 24 hours.

Call or text us at (647) 715-3900 for immediate support. We are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm EST.

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Care Team will review your message and get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have.

SARAH SCHWALM Registered Psychotherapist

With over 20 years of experience, Sarah offers a compassionate, strength-based, holistic therapy space that supports youth, adults, families, and parents. She is trained in CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. In addition to her professional role, Sarah is also a mom, which brings an added depth of empathy and understanding to her work with children and families.


AGE RANGES

Youth Adults Families & Parents

SPECIALTIES

Trauma Self-Esteem ADHD Relationship & Family Conflict School Avoidance Body Image Substance Use Complex Mental Health

SERVICES

Talk Therapy

SHIRI BARTMAN Psychologist & BCBA

Shiri is a dually registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, teens, and their families, including conducting developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments.


AGE RANGES

Children Teens

SPECIALTIES

Neurodivergence Diagnostic & Psychoeducational Assessments Behavioural Interventions Developmental Support Family Coaching

SERVICES

Assessment & Diagnosis