Regional ADHD Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

• I am under the age of 17. Where can I access ADHD services?

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  Please connect with Mental Health Services at BC Children Hospital.

• I am over the age of 35. Where can I access ADHD services?

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  Please explore the information, resources, and support offered by the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada or connect with your primary care provider. If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register with Health Connect Registry.

• I think I have ADHD. How can I get a referral?

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  Talk with your primary care provider (i.e., family doctor or nurse practitioner) about care for ADHD, including a referral to the ADHD clinic. The clinic only accepts referrals from your primary care providers so that you can receive ongoing continued care after treatment at the clinic. 

• I don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. How do I find one?

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  If you do not have a primary care provider, register with Health Connect Registry When a provider in your area becomes available, the team in your community will contact you to get matched.

• Where can I learn more about ADHD?

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  Take a look at the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) website for resources including support groups and a potential connection to a primary care provider in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.