Interprofessional Pain and Addiction Recovery Clinic (IPARC)

Intended For

People who are experiencing an established chronic pain condition along with an aberrant use or dependence on substances

Additional Referral Details

This service works in collaboration with the Toronto Academic Pain Management Institute and referrals should be submitted to TAPMI for triage to CAMH.

Referrals should include the following documents:

• specific reason for consultation
• medical and psychiatric history
• pain consultation notes
• relevant consultation notes from other specialists
• salient imaging scans and recent ECG if available
• summary of prescription medications

Services Offered As:

Outpatient

Location:

Queen Street Site - 100 Stokes Street

Additional Location Details:

Third floor

Contact Phone Number:

416 583-4685

Types of Treatment and Services Offered

• assessment and recommendation
• suggestions for medical, psychological, functional and physical treatment methods
  

Program Overview

Patients who are experiencing an established chronic pain condition along with an aberrant use or dependence on substances are eligible for this service.

The service takes an interprofessional approach that incorporates medical, psychological, functional and physical treatment methods. An intensive, integrated format is used to improve symptoms, function and occupational outcomes in a cost-effective manner for patients with chronic pain disorders.

The focus of the service is a consultative model. New patients are assessed, and recommendations are made back to the referring physician.