Reasons to refer
Professionals may refer for questions involving attention, learning, development, emotional functioning or behaviour, or for therapy and specialized mental health services.
For professionals
Information for professional referrers.
Healthcare, education, workplace, insurance and rehabilitation professionals can refer for assessment, therapy and specialized services.
Service and location referral matrix
Current availability, clinician fit and service scope are confirmed after review. A referral does not guarantee acceptance, a particular provider or a particular format.
| Service | Population | Current access | Referral route |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD, autism, psychoeducational, learning-disability/dyslexia, gifted/2e and psychodiagnostic assessment | Children, adolescents and adults; exact pathway depends on the question | Ottawa and Toronto in person; selected Ontario virtual activities where appropriate | Professional referral or assessment inquiry |
| Psychotherapy | Individuals, couples, families and parents; provider fit is confirmed | In-person or virtual format depends on therapist and service | Professional referral or therapy/services inquiry |
| Occupational therapy | Children, adolescents or adults when the virtual service fits | Virtual across Ontario | Professional referral or therapy/services inquiry |
| Nurse Practitioner mental-health services | Current population and service fit confirmed during review | Virtual for clients located in Ontario when appropriate | Professional referral or therapy/services inquiry |
| Equine-assisted therapy | Children, adolescents or adults may be considered | Partner facility in North Lunenburg in the Cornwall area | Professional referral or therapy/services inquiry |
| Group therapy | Program-specific | No stable current or recurring program is represented until verified | Ask about current programming |
Assessment referrals
A clear referral question and relevant background help BrainLab determine the appropriate assessment pathway. Assessment findings inform clinical understanding and recommendations; they do not guarantee a diagnosis, accommodation, funding, eligibility or organizational decision.
Ottawa, Toronto and Cornwall referrals
BrainLab accepts referrals for in-person psychological assessment in Ottawa and Toronto. Equine-assisted therapy is provided in North Lunenburg in the Cornwall area. Other specialized services have service-specific delivery requirements.
Therapy and specialized-service referrals
Name the requested service or concern where possible. BrainLab will review the type of care, delivery method and relevant professional role.
Information that may help review
Not every item is required for every referral.
- referral question or reason for contact
- requested service, where known
- relevant age or population information
- location or virtual/in-person needs
- relevant timing considerations
- whether consent is in place where applicable
- whether potentially relevant records exist
Consent, privacy and documents
Appropriate consent is required before third-party communication or release of information. Please do not email sensitive records; BrainLab will provide secure instructions if documents are needed.
What happens after a referral
BrainLab reviews the information provided.
The referral question and available background provide the starting point.
BrainLab identifies the appropriate service.
Scope, location, professional role and availability are considered.
BrainLab contacts you about next steps.
A referral starts the review but does not guarantee acceptance.
Practical details are reviewed before care begins.
The provider, consent requirements, fees and other relevant expectations are explained.
Reports and coordination
Every psychological assessment includes feedback and a written report. Other services explain what documentation they provide and how they communicate. Who receives documentation is determined through consent and the service involved, and recommendations do not bind schools, employers, insurers, funders or other organizations.
Next step
Make a professional referral.
Use the Referral Builder to structure the question, then choose whether to make a professional referral.