General Information
Fees:
Free
Service Delivery Format:
- Virtual:
- By appointment only
Eligibility:
Ages: 0 – 18 years
Referral:
Referral required
Next Session Dates:
Ongoing
Sessions Per Year:
52 weeks per year
Languages offered:
- English
- Translation Services
Hours:
By appointment only.
Location:
2010 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 300
York, ON M6E 2K3
Also available offsite as determined by referring worker and family
Contact:
Maureen Ringlein
416-394-2424 Ext:272
Maureenr@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Urban Tele-Mental Health (UTMH)
Urban Tele-Mental Health (UTMH) is a referral-based service that provides easy access to psychiatric assessment and consultations provided in partnership with the Hospital for Sick Children. Sessions with a member of the SickKids psychiatry team are provided via video link for children and youth up to age 18, and their families. Yorktown is the consultation site for West Toronto.
UTMH reduces barriers to accessing psychiatric assessments and consultations as the service is provided from a location that is convenient for them and the wait-time for a psychiatric appointment is greatly reduced.
The Yorktown Therapist serves as a “case manager” for the client by supporting the referral to UTMH, attending the virtual appointment with the client, and reviewing the assessment report with them. The Therapist also assists the client in navigating and coordinating any follow-up recommendations from the assessment.
Yorktown and community staff are also able to access trainings and professional to professional consultations through UTMH.
