Transitional Aged Youth Medical Psychiatry Clinic

We also recognize that the experience of chronic or new medical diagnoses has impacts on young adults’ developmental trajectory, self-esteem and adherence to medical care.  

The Transitional Aged Youth Medical Psychiatry Clinic provides mental health care for those between the ages of 18 and 30 who are also experiencing other medical problems. This includes young people with a chronic disease aging into the adult health-care system and those newly diagnosed.  

We work collaboratively with our medical and surgical colleagues across diverse specialties, including endocrinology, rheumatology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), oncology and more.

What to expect

At your first appointment, a clinician will ask you about your current symptoms, feelings, experiences, treatment history and the impact of these on your daily life.

We will work with you to decide on a care plan that is specific to your needs. Your care plan may include any of the following:

• Medication options
• Psycho-social interventions
• Individual or group therapies
• Recommendations for educational tools and self-help resources
• Guidance on accessing financial or housing support, if this is right for you

Our team will update your referring physician about your care plan.

Please note we are a teaching hospital, so you may see medical students, residents or other medical trainees as part of your care team. Learners are supervised by other members of our dedicated health-care team who work together to provide you with comprehensive care. 

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage  
• A list of your current medications
• A support person, if desired  

How to access our services

We accept referrals from medical specialists at Sinai Health. Visit our referral criteria for more information.