Referral Information & Forms

Please refer to the chart below for the required forms and criteria based on the service requested.

Completed referral forms and associated documents may be submitted:

Via fax to (416) 480-5766; or
Via email at thompsoncentreclinic@sunnybrook.ca; or
Via post to:
- ATTN: Intake Coordinator
  Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre
  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  2075 Bayview Ave., room K3W 43
  Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
  Canada

Referring providers will receive a confirmation of each successful submission within five (5) business days.

For referral status, current availability of in-person/virtual care or other inquiries, contact our Intake and Patient Navigation Coordinator at (416) 480-4426.

Service	Catchment area	Clinical eligibility criteria	Referral form(s) and required document(s)	Wait times (approximate)
Psychiatric consultation
MD-to-MD consultation	Ontario	Primary diagnosis of OCD or related spectrum disorder (body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking)	Outpatient Services Referral Form (Department of Psychiatry)	Currently closed; referrals are directed to psychiatric consultation
Psychiatric consultation: mild-to-moderate OCD	North: Sheppard Ave. West: Bathurst St. South: St. Clair Ave. East: Don Valley Parkway	Primary diagnosis of OCD	Outpatient Consultation Referral: Department of Psychiatry	6 to 8 months
Psychiatric consultation: severe OCD	Ontario	Severe OCD Service: Eligibility Criteria	Severe OCD Referral Form	6 to 8 months
Psychiatric consultation: related spectrum disorder	Ontario	Primary diagnosis of related spectrum disorder (body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, or body-focused repetitive behaviours)	Outpatient Consultation Referral: Department of Psychiatry	6 to 8 months
Outpatient group psychotherapy *Note: Patient may be required to complete a psychological or psychiatric assessment before accessing group sessions
Outpatient Group Psychotherapy: Mild-to-moderate OCD	North: Sheppard Ave. West: Bathurst St. South: St. Clair Ave. East: Don Valley Parkway	Primary diagnosis of OCD	Outpatient Consultation Referral: Department of Psychiatry	6 to 8 months following assessment
Outpatient Group Psychotherapy: Severe OCD	Ontario	Severe OCD eligibility criteria	Severe OCD Referral Form	6 to 8 months following assessment
Outpatient group psychotherapy: Related Spectrum Disorder	Ontario	Primary diagnosis of related spectrum disorder (body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, or body-focused repetitive behaviours)	Outpatient Consultation Referral: Department of Psychiatry	Body Dysmorphic Disorder: currently closed Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB): 24 months Hoarding: 24 months
Intensive OCD Live-In and Day Treatment Program *Note: A clinical intake assessment will be completed before accessing this program
Intensive Live-In and Day Treatment Program: Ontario	Ontario	Severe OCD Service: Eligibility Criteria	Severe OCD Referral Form Intensive Program Supplemental Physician Form Intensive Program Supplemental Client Form Psychiatric consultation note verifying diagnosis and treatment history	Day Treatment: 2 to 3 months Live-In: 12-13 months
Intensive Live-In and Day Treatment Program: Out-of-Province	Outside of Ontario	Severe OCD Service: Eligibility Criteria	Severe OCD Referral Form Intensive Program Supplemental Physician Form Intensive Program Supplemental Client Form Psychiatric consultation note verifying diagnosis and treatment history Confirmation of treatment funding (home province coverage, third-party insurance or self-pay)	Live-In: 12-13 months following funding approval