Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources
Out of Province Resources
British Columbia
British Columbia Health Authorities
In B.C. regional health authorities govern, plan and deliver health care services. To learn more about services in your area, click on the link to your region.
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
A provincial crown agency that funds services and supports for people with developmental disabilities to help create communities of belonging and lives with connection.
HealthLink BC
Speak to a health services navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.
Medical Services Plan of B.C.
The Medical Services Plan insures medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp
Self-Management BC
Self-management programs offered throughout BC provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition(s).
Services for People with Disabilities
Information about B.C. government programs and services for people with disabilities.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities
Transition to Adult Care
A province-wide transition initiative to support comprehensive, continuous, accessible, sustainable and developmentally-appropriate care to youth and young adults with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities as they plan, prepare and transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare services.
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/support-services/transition-to-adult-care
Travel Assistance Program (TAP BC)
A medical travel assistance program for B.C. residents who are required to travel outside their home community to obtain non-emergency, physician-referred specialist care.
Federal Government
Disability Benefits
Provides information for persons with disabilities about Government of Canada programs and services.
Manitoba
Child & Youth Programs
Information about the continuum of supports and strategies for children, youth and families in Manitoba.
Information for Manitobans with Disabilities: Transition to Adulthood
Information about the transition to adulthood for Manitobans with disabilities.
Manitoba Resident's Portal
A web page that Manitoba residents can use to search for programs or services.
Northwest Territories
NWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Provides residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and supports to assist residents in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families in regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
Offers information about services and supports that promote, protect, and provide for the health and well-being of the people of the Northwest Territories.
Nunavut
Nunavut Department of Education
Information about programs and services that support early childhood education, the K-12 school system, as well as adult learning and literacy.
Nunavut Department of Family Services
Information about the Income Assistance program, Children & Family Services, and the Poverty Reduction Division.
Nunavut Department of Health
Information about healthy living for residents of Nunavut as well as health facilities, services and programs.
Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association - Transitioning from Youth to Adult Mental Health Services in Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario
Learn about moving from mental health services for youth into the adult services system, and what resources are available in Ontario to help with that change.
https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/transitioning-from-youth-to-adult-mental-health-services/
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) - Transition to Adult Care
Information and resources to help support the move from care at CHEO to care in the adult health care system.
https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/transition-to-adult-care.aspx
Provincial Council for Maternal & Child Health (PCMCH) - Ontario
Resources to support planned healthcare transitions from pediatric to adult care.
https://www.pcmch.on.ca/transition-to-adult-healthcare-services/
SickKids - Transitioning to Adult Care
Information and resources to help youth with chronic health conditions develop the necessary skills and knowledge to advocate for themselves as adults, maintain health-promoting behaviors and utilize adult health-care services appropriately and successfully.
https://www.sickkids.ca/en/patients-visitors/transition-adult-care/
Saskatchewan
Ministry of Social Services - Family & Social Support
Information about Saskatchewan income support programs, child and family services, and assistance for people with disabilities.
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support
Moms and Kids Health - Saskatchewan
Information about health care for moms and kids in Saskatchewan, supporting their health and well-being as close to home as possible.
Saskatchewan Health Authority
The organization responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the province of Saskatchewan.
Yukon
Yukon - Health & Wellness
Information about Yukon health care, disease prevention, disability services and mental health supports.
Yukon - Legal & Social Supports
Information about social assistance, children's services and community & legal supports in the Yukon.