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Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre

The Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre offers specific expertise in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related "spectrum" disorders, including hoarding, hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking and body dysmorphic disorders for anyone over the age of 18. Learn more.

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Our specialized services are available to meet the needs of people with severely impairing OCD. Our residential program is open to clients from across Canada and the United States.

We are accepting referrals for all services including; psychiatric consultations, MD to MD consultations on medication and treatment options, and time limited psychiatric care for those who require specialized OCD treatment.

Referral information can be found here.

» Information about group treatment for CBT

Group treatment for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is currently being offered through a web-based model. For those who are not able to participate in this kind of treatment, alternative options will be discussed with each individual.

» Information about our residential and day treatment program

Please be advised that due to COVID, the Thompson Centre’s residential and day treatment programs are currently being offered through a hybrid (in-person and virtual) model. Individuals who have submitted referrals will be contacted to discuss treatment options and eligibility.

Specialized Services

specialized servicesThe Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre offers specialized services for severe OCD and related disorders in our residential program and day treatment program.

Services for the Local Community

clinical hubOutpatient services available to individuals living in the surrounding Sunnybrook neighbourhood. 

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Clinician Resources & Education

clinical hubTo better serve clinicians, we are working on ways to provide you with the resources to help you treat patients with OCD and related disorders.

Research

clinical hubThe Thompson Centre is involved in innovative research to help better diagnose and treat those individuals suffering from OCD and spectrum disorders.


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Location and contact

For more information about the clinic and referral process contact:

Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Avenue, K wing Room K3W41
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
Phone: 416-480-4002
Email:
ThompsonCentreClinic@
sunnybrook.ca

For inquiries related to research, education initiatives, or families and friends please contact: 
ThompsonCentreResearch@
sunnybrook.ca

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