A provincial virtual service which provides psychiatric consultations for clients in rural, remote areas.Provides virtual psychiatric consultation and medication recommendations for rural and remote communities (from North / Central and South zone), through use of telehealth equipment at numerous sites throughout the province. It serves populations aged from 17 and up for varying mental health concerns including; ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Hallucinations, Mania, OCD, Schizophrenia, Self-Harm. This program includes consultative, and some follow-up services based on clients need, and psychiatrist recommendation. Referrals received are booked according to priority level based on client’s presentation / urgency. Enhanced screening process ensures clients are booked appropriately and referrals are made to other community agencies based on need. This program is supported with nineteen psychiatrists that support on average 230 initial consults monthly, and 150 follow-up appointments.
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