Program: Mental Health Access Program (MHAP)
Organization: Hospital for Sick Children (The)
Phone Numbers: 416-813-7005
Email: referral.mhap@sickkids.ca
Website: www.sickkids.ca
Address:
555 University Ave
Toronto, ON
M5G 1X8
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon 8am-5pm * Tue 8am-5pm * Wed 8am-5pm * Thu 8am-5pm * Fri 8am-5pm
Public Contacts: Intake Worker


Service Description: A team of intake specialists and senior clinicians who review and triage referrals to determine if the services provided through the Department of Psychiatry are the best option for the child and their family. They monitor and maintain all referrals to Psychiatry to ensure that cases are served in the best way and place possible. In cases where a referral is deemed not appropriate for service at SickKids, the MHAP team will provide families and referring physicians with alternative service options that may be more suitable.


Application: All referrals to the Department of Psychiatry must be made by a family physician or pediatrician and go through Mental Health Access Program (MHAP). Referrals must be completed through EPIC. The link is available on the website.
Eligibility / Target Population: Children Only ; Youth Only ; Caregivers Only ; Families Only
Languages: English ; Interpretation Services
Area Served: Ontario
See Also: Mental Health Hospital Programs
Last Updated: 8/12/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=174727

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