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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)
  • 8 to 12 weeks

Psychiatric consultation:
mild-to-moderate OCD

  • North: Sheppard Ave.
  • West: Bathurst St.
  • South: St. Clair Ave.
  • East: Don Valley Parkway
Primary diagnosis of OCD
  • 16 to 24 weeks

Psychiatric consultation: 
severe OCD

  • Ontario
  • 16 to 24 weeks

Psychiatric consultation: related spectrum disorder

  • Ontario

Primary diagnosis of related spectrum disorder (body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, or body-focused repetitive behaviours)

  • 24 to 30 weeks

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

  • Groups run 3 times per year

Outpatient Group Psychotherapy: Severe OCD

  • Ontario
  • Groups run 3 times per year

Outpatient group psychotherapy: Related Spectrum Disorder

  • Ontario

Primary diagnosis of related spectrum disorder (body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, or body-focused repetitive behaviours)

  • Groups run 1-2 times per year

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
  • Day Treatment: 8-12 weeks
  • Live-In: 12-18 months

Intensive Live-In and Day Treatment Program: Out-of-Province

  • Outside of Ontario
  • Live-In: 12-18 weeks following funding approval