Rapid Access Psychiatry Clinics - Fraser Health

Mental Health - Adult

Provided by Fraser Health

A service providing timely access to a consultation appointment with a psychiatrist that will offer a doctor or nurse practitioner with recommendations for treatment, medications, and/or diagnoses.
Who is Served & What is Offered?
Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) provides one-time psychiatric consultation for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns who have been previously assessed by their family doctor, nurse practitioner or other healthcare provider.

The clinic serves clients who need a consultative assessment and treatment recommendations but do not require ongoing psychiatric care from the mental health centres. The psychiatrist will assess the client’s mental health and will provide a diagnosis and treatment plan, which is then shared with the referring provider to continue care.

The clinic operates within a client-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused framework, ensuring care is delivered in a safe, therapeutic environment that supports emotional and physical wellbeing.

What to Expect
Clients can expect:
  • After the intake screening, a team member will reach out about the referral and schedule a psychiatry appointment.
  • One-time, or short term, consultation with a psychiatrist to assess mental health needs.
  • Treatment recommendations sent directly to clients’ family doctor or nurse practitioner including accessing counselling resources.
  • Follow up care provided by the clients’ family doctor or nurse practitioner (no long-term follow up available at the clinic).
  • Safe and confidential care designed to support clients’ comfort and well-being.
  • Care focused on medication review and recommendations to primary care provider.
  • Discussion of achievable outcomes tailored to individual needs.

Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Individuals who have mild to moderate mental health conditions (such as depression or anxiety).
  • Aged 19 years or older.
  • No previous appointments with the Rapid Access Clinic or other psychiatrist hospital or community) in the past six months.
  • Individuals must have a family physician or nurse practitioner willing to work collaboratively with the Rapid Access Clinic team and follow up with the clients.

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Younger than 19 years old.
  • Have a severe mental illness.
  • Have attended the Rapid Access Clinic or have seen another psychiatrist in the last six months.
  • Are seeking a second opinion.
  • Requiring an appointment for medical legal purposes (such as for an ICBC claim) or appointment for paperwork.
  • Appointment for cognitive concerns or for primary substance use concerns.

Referral Information
Referral Pathways:
Individuals must be referred by their family physician or nurse practitioner by faxing the Regional Referral to Fraser Health Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services referral form to the appropriate RAC program or through the Fraser Health Access Line: Mental Health and Substance Use (Home of Access Central for Substance Use Services).

Community care providers can find the referral form (Regional Referral to Fraser Health Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services) on the Medical Staff Website Forms Directory

Please note: RAC does not accept referrals from a hospital emergency department or Urgent Primary Care Centre.

604-520-4253 (New Westminster)

Rapid Access Clinic at Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre - 201 Keary Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 3W7

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre, a separate building on the south side of the hospital campus.

604-541-6844 (White Rock)

Rapid Access Clinic at White Rock Mental Health Centre (Russell Annex) - 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, British Columbia, V4B 2R4

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Russell Annex is located in the Southwest corner of Parking Lot B at Peace Arch Hospital. Enter through the doors facing Russell Avenue.

604-453-1900 (Burnaby)

Burnaby Mental Health and Substance Use Center - #100, 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 3T3

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
BMH Centre is located in the Deer Lake 2 building. It is accessible by transit. There is ample street parking onsite.

604-702-4860 (Chilliwack)

Chilliwack Mental Health Center - #2nd Floor, 45470 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 1M2

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wheelchair accessible.

604-592-3700 (North Delta)

Delta North MHSU - #129 (2nd Floor), 6345 120th St, Delta, British Columbia, V4E 2AB

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

604-948-7010 (South Delta)

Delta South Mental Health and Substance Use - #15, 1835 56 St., Delta, Delta, British Columbia, V4L 2L8

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

604-476-7165 (Maple Ridge)

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre - #500, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 5Z6

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Appointments on Tuesday are offered in-person and virtually. Other dates and times for in person appointments available on request.

604-870-7800 (Abbotsford)

Abbotsford Mental Health and Substance Use Centre - #11, 32700 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2T 4V6

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wheelchair accessible.

604-814-5600 (Mission)

Mission Mental Health and Substance Use Centre - #3rd floor, 7298 Hurd Street, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 3H5

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
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Service area: Fraser Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Anmore, Boston Bar, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Fort Langley, Harrison Mills, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Delta, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Sardis, South Surrey, Surrey, Tsawwassen, White Rock, and Yale

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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