Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) Outpatient Services

How to access

• Check eligibility

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  Youth aged 12 to 17 or 18-year-olds in high school

  Diagnosed with a complex concussion in the last 12 to 18 months

  A complex concussion is either:

  • persistent symptoms for more than 1-month post-concussion or
  • post-concussion symptoms of less than one month with at least one of the following risk factors:
    • prior concussion(s), history of learning disability, diagnosis of ADHD or other developmental disability, history of migraine/headaches, history of depression/mood disorder/anxiety, and/or sleep disorder.

  Must have been seen by the local general physician, pediatrician, and/or concussion clinic but now needs specialized provincial service due to unresolved complex persistent concussion symptoms.

  No severe/untreated substance use disorder or mental health condition.

  Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) admission criteria

• Get a referral

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  A physician or nurse practitioner referral is required. Have your physician or nurse practitioner complete the Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) Referral Form and fax it to (604) 730-7904.

  Adolescent Complex Concussion Clinic (ACCC) referral form

  All referrals require the following:

  1. Signed physician referral form AND
  2. All available information on: emergency reports, pediatric consultation, imaging results, psychological assessment, and previous treatment plan from a pediatrician, general physician, or a concussion clinic.