Hospital for Sick Children (The) - Careconsult For Youth Substance Use

Application

Professional to professional consultations only. This service does not provide direct patient care. This service is available for Health Care Professionals located within the GTA, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, and Child and Youth Counsellors. Appointments can be made by using the online appointment link.

Eligibility / Target Population

Youth Only

Contacts

Intake Worker

Languages

English ; Interpretation Services

Area Served

Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

CareConsult for Youth Substance Use is a program that provides professional-to-professional virtual consultation services free of charge for health care professionals (HCPs) working with youth up to 25 years of age who have substance use health needs or substance use disorders. The program provides guidance for evidence-based best practices for the identification, assessment, and treatment planning for youth with substance use and related physical/mental health issues. This program provides services from a harm reduction, trauma and developmentally informed, and youth-centred perspective. This service will offer: - Guidance on non-urgent clinical questions about a specific patient - Guidance on resources for a specific patient - Non-judgmental mentorship and empowerment for Health Care Professionals