A referral from an Ontario billing provider is required. 

Please ask your provider if a referral to our program is right for you. 

Information for Referring Providers:

 

  • We currently have four physicians (Dr. Brian Lynn, Dr. Irina Lepadatu, Dr. Marie-Claude Gagnon, and Dr. Sarah Paluck) accepting group CBT-I referrals and our services are fully virtual.
  • None of our physicians negate, so you do not need to de-roster your patients when they attend our groups. 
  • Pease address your referral to the “Next Available Physician”.  
  • Most patients, whom we are able to reach, are scheduled for an intake appointment within three months of referral. Please provide the patient's phone number, as well as their email address. Please also advise your patient that we will be contacting them via phone or email to schedule an intake appointment/consultation.

Eligibility and Considerations: 

  • Please ensure patients are aware of the program details prior to referral, as some may decline once they learn of the commitment involved (approximately 3.5 hours per session, held weekly or biweekly; and participants must attend all 6 sessions). Clarifying this in advance helps save time for everyone. 

 

  • Please provide the patient’s email address as part of their contact information, as this is our primary means of communication for booking appointments (through our secure EMR), and it is necessary for group participation. Participants must also have access to a device (e.g., computer, tablet, or phone) and reliable internet, as well as sufficient English proficiency to follow session content.

 

  • Contraindications include psychotic and personality disorders; untreated anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders; as well as significant cognitive impairment or dementia. Please refer patients with suspected sleep apnea to a sleep clinic for assessment first, as untreated sleep apnea can significantly worsen insomnia. 

 

Please see an example referral form below, identifying the information we require for referrals: 

Fax: 613-380-8122 | Phone: 613-247-8880 ext. 101