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Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)
Fraser Health Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Mental Health Centre
Tel: 604-476-7165
Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) – Psychiatric Consult 19+ Patients
Referral Form
Patient Brochure
Physician Referral Required
Psychiatric Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) for Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows residents has been developed, in conjunction with the Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice, to provide GPs/NPs with timely access (within 2 to 4 weeks) to a Psychiatrist for one-time consultation regarding diagnosis, medication review, and treatment recommendations. This consultation service is intended to augment the current treatment already initiated by the GP/NP.
Target population:
- Adults aged 19 and older, living in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, affected by mild to moderate mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, who are NOT presenting at risk for imminent harm.
- Access to this resource is only through a GP referral. GP’s can refer by faxing the form (Referral form including fax numbers can be found on Pathways) to the Mental Health Centre. For any questions the GP’s office can call the Mental Health Centre and request to speak with the Rapid Access Clinic Clinician who will be able to assist.
Goals:
- To provide more immediate access to timely psychiatric consultation to support and enhance the capacity of GPs to care for their patients.
- To provide service linkage, information sharing and collaboration between primary care physicians and mental health services.
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