Steps once a referral has been received
What is next I hear you ask once a referral has been received at Spectrum?
What’s involved once referral has been received?
Once a referral has been received, a Spectrum consultant psychiatrist will contact the referrer to arrange an appointment for an initial assessment.
The initial assessment may be either in-person or as a telehealth appointment and usually within four (4) to six (6) weeks of referral.
What does the assessment appointment look like?
The assessment appointment is a full psychiatric interview, which will involve an in-depth discussion of a person’s personal and health history.
At Spectrum, we aim to make this as comfortable as possible as we understand that this sometimes can be an anxiety-provoking experience.
For anyone awaiting assessment, please let the assessing team know of any specific considerations. This will help us accommodate needs and requests.
What happens during an assessment?
An assessment will likely include paper-based or digital screening measures. These help provide a more holistic picture seeking our services. Personal information will always be treated as confidential.
During the initial assessment discussions, the person seeking our services will receive immediate feedback. There may however be additional follow up discussions required depending on the specifics of the assessment.
A Spectrum assessment does not always lead to an offer of treatment with Spectrum. In these cases, we offer recommendations for alternative treatment or support.