Our Psychiatrists are not conducting diagnostic assessments at the moment. Their role is limited to supporting treatment through short-term medication management.
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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. For Internal Clients (actively enrolled in BeWell programs): You may be eligible to access OHIP-covered short-term medication management services with our
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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. Due to high demand and limited psychiatrist availability, referrals are reviewed based on clinical fit and the capacity of our team.
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Psychiatry appointments are covered by OHIP, meaning your family doctor must send us a referral before we can book you. Kindly keep in mind that across the province there are wait times for psychiatry of up to six months. We do our best to have approved patients seen as promptly as possible.
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You must have a valid OHIP card and a referral completed by your family doctor or primary care provider, in order to see a Psychiatrist at BeWell Health Centres. 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
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Our Psychiatry team aims to provide short-term, ongoing medication management whenever possible. However, during a diagnostic assessment, it may be determined that the complexity of the case requires a level of care beyond what we can provide. Ongoing therapy is key to our treatment regimens, and our psychiatrists rely on therapy notes to inform their
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