Provides short-term primary care services for adults connected to Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use services who do not have a primary care provider and have complex medical needs.
- A plan of care that includes the initiation or management of psychiatric medication, along with short-term therapy, psychoeducation, and recommendations for other care services in the community.
- Resource recommendations and advocacy
- Nursing assessment
- Possible short-term behavioural consultation and support
- Possible short-term adapted counselling / skills development
- Education to care networks (i.e., families, service providers)
- Medication monitoring and education
- Network support/liaising with client, family, school, CYSN Social Workers, caregivers, and other supports.
- Supporting clients to live and participate in their community, with recommendations to client’s network and community stakeholders to utilise appropriate community living supports as needed.
- Virtual, home, and school visits
Address Notes
Two designated parking spaces for DDMHS clients (lots #45-47) are in the parking lot directly in front of the building entrance. Additional unmarked parking spaces are also available. Parking payment is required and can be made by credit card at the machine located at the front of the building.
Parking and Transportation
Located at the Gateway Skytrain Station
Hours of operation
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays
Eligibility
To be eligible for services at the Primary Care Clinic, patients must:
- Be connected to a Fraser Health MHSU team within the clinic’s designated community
- Not have an existing primary care provider (physician or nurse practitioner)
- Present with complex medical needs requiring primary care support
Referral
Referrals to the Primary Care Clinic may be submitted by the patient’s treating psychiatrist or Most Responsible Clinician. The Primary Care team will review each referral and follow up with the referring provider to confirm whether the referral has been accepted.
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