Transition to Adult Medical Services
Support for moving from children’s healthcare (ending at age 18) to adult healthcare (beginning at age 19).
***The Bridging to Adulthood Team does not personally manage each client's medical transition to adult primary care providers and specialists who are accepting new clients. Our team helps clients and families identify what supports are out there. Please see below for medical transition support.
Holland Bloorview Medical Transition Clinic Support
Holland Bloorview offers medical transition clinics for youth with specific disabilities and/or supports are built into pre-existing Holland Bloorview clinics.
Diagnosis | Medical Transition Clinic Support |
Acquired Brain Injury | Clients in Ontario may be referred from their Outpatient Brain Injury Rehab team to the LIFEspan Service at UHN-Toronto Rehab. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder or complex behavior (only if followed by Psychopharmacology Clinic) | The Psychopharmacology Clinic will assist current clients with the transition to adult medical services. No new referral required. |
Cerebral Palsy | Clients at Holland Bloorview may be referred by their health care team member to the LIFEspan Clinic. The LIFEspan Clinic focusses on engaging youth and families to prepare for transition to adult services. |
Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial | The Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Team will assist current clients with the transition to adult medical services. No new referral required. |
Neuromuscular Disorders | The Neuromuscular Clinic will assist current clients with the transition to adult medical services. No new referral required. |
Spina Bifida or Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient | The Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Clinic will assist current clients with the transition to adult medical services. No new referral required. |
Other | Speak with your current Holland Bloorview clinical team about options. |
Finding Primary Care for Adulthood
Bridging to Adulthood Tip Sheet: Primary Care (PDF)
- Information, resources and practical supports for finding a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner for adulthood. See all Bridging to Adulthood Tip Sheets.
Bridging to Adulthood Pop-Up: Connecting with Adult Primary Care
- A monthly small group Pop-Up to learn information, meet mentors, and understand what options might be available when seeking primary care after 18 and into adulthood. If you'd like to attend, please sign up an upcoming Pop-Up on our Pop-Ups page here - under the Health and Wellness tab.
- Note: The Bridging to Adulthood Team however cannot personally connect you to medical professionals and specialists who are accepting new clients. Our team helps clients and families identify what supports are out there.
