Resources available to you and your patients in our Region
Toronto Region Arthroplasty Collaborative
Further hospital support for your patients requiring hip or knee arthroplasty: Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative (TRAC)
Supported by Ontario Health Michael Garron Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences are open to receive your referrals:
To refer your patients to TRAC and hasten their access to hip and knee arthroplasty surgery, you may complete a referral in the following ways:
eReferral via Ocean (preferred), or
By downloading the referral form at ReduceMyHipandKneeWait.ca
To access TRAC, select on the referral form Sunnybrook or MGH as your preferred site, or select the next available appointment across the Toronto region.
Expected benefits of the new collaboration For Patients:
Expedited access to high quality hip & knee surgical and post-operative care for Primary Care Physicians:
Faster access to hip and knee surgery for patients • Simplified referral process
NEW Giant Cell Arteritis Fast Track Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital
There is a new fast-track clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital-UHN for patients with suspected Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). The clinic's goal is to provide rapid clinical assessment and investigations, including vascular ultrasound, for patients with suspected GCA (new or relapsing) within 24-48 hours.
VISIT HERE for more information on referral criteria and the referral form.
Mental health Resources:
In Your Corner
The Mid-West Toronto OHT has developed a support program for any of your patients who are seeking and receiving services for substance use. Click here to learn more.
The Toronto Mental Health and Addictions Access Point
The Toronto Mental Health and Addictions Access Point (referred to as The Access Point) is a centralized point where you can apply for individual mental health and addictions support services and supportive housing. The Access Point provides coordinated access to several services within the large network of service providers through one application and intake assessment process.
Contact Access Point Monday -Friday, 9 AM -4 PM at (416) 640-1934
For more information, check out the website The Access Point
Central Toronto Youth Wellness Hub (Lumenus)
Lumenus offers high-quality mental health, developmental, autism, and early years intervention services to children, youth, families, and individuals across Toronto.
Hours of operation:
Monday 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday 2 -6 pm
Wednesday 3 – 8 pm
Friday 10 am -2 pm
Contact Information: Phone: 416 482 0081 ext. 5
For more information and contact information, VISIT Lumenus | Mental Health, Developmental & Community Services
Toronto Distress Centre HELP line
Provides emotional support services for those with chronic mental health problems, crisis intervention services, family violence response, suicide prevention services, and emergency intervention and response.
Contact: (416) 408-HELP (4357)
BounceBack
Provides emotional support services for those with chronic mental health problems, crisis intervention services, family violence response, suicide prevention services, and emergency intervention and response.
Telephone coaching with skill-building workbooks and videos for adults and youth 15+ with mild/moderate depression or anxiety; Offered in multiple languages; clients can self-refer.
Contact information
(416) 408-HELP (4357)
Toll-Free: 1-866-345-0224
Toronto Seniors
Access a full range of services for seniors, including: ·
Help for seniors in crisis
Access to in-home care
Counselling over the phone
Support for caregivers
Contact (416) 217-2077
https://torontoseniorshelpline.ca
Breaking Free
A free online support tool designed to help Ontarians ages 16 and up reduce or stop using over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, including opioids.
For more information: www.breakingfreeonline.ca
Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
24/7 online support from the peer community for adults and youth 16+ with mild/ moderate depression or anxiety; Anonymous; clients can self-refer.
For more information: Togetherall