FINDING A PSYCHIATRIST IN VANCOUVER, BC

Many psychiatrists or clinics with psychiatrists require a referral from a family doctor/GP or a referral through the Vancouver Costal Health Access and Assessment Center (located at Vancouver General Hospital). A family doctor/GP likely has a more extensive list of psychiatrists to refer to above the public programs and psychiatrists advertising online. 

Information on the Access & Assessment Center can be found here (http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/vancouver-access-assessment-centre)

Call (604) 675-3700 or walk in between 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m

PUBLIC CLINICS

Note, some public programs are limited treatment of certain types of mental disorder. Call the service/program for more information.

  • Community Mental Health Services (Offered in Most Communities in Vancouver) 

“We offer a wide array of multidisciplinary services, activities, resources, and health care professions to adults and older adults in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and in the home. Clients primarily fall into one of two categories: (1) Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, (2) Mood disorders, i.e. bipolar and major depressive disorders. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.”

Services can be accessed with a referral through the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) (see above) or by a family physician, psychiatrist or nurse practitioner. 

  • Mood Disorders Association of BC
https://mdabc.net/psychiatric-clinic/adult-psychiatric-clinic/referrals-to-the-psychiatric-clinic/

Referrals are sometimes only accepted from specific primary care centers. Check the website for current information.

  • Mood Disorders Centre – Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (at UBC)

https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/clinics/clinic-information/mood-disorders/clinic  
Address: Vancouver Coastal Health – UBCH Site, 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC 
Phone: 604.822.7512

  • Vancouver Coastal Health Outpatient Psychiatry Team 

http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-outpatient-services

Referrals are made through GP, psychiatrist or nurse practitioner. Check with the specific program listed on the website (e.g., programs specific for mood disorder (listed above), PTSD, mental health and substance use, cross cultural clinic, etc).