Unsure if you have ADHD?

Unsure if you have ADHD? Check out this Free Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) for ADHD. A score >4 warrants further assessment.

You can get assessed through your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.

If you live within the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and are 17-35 you can get an MSP-covered assessment through the Regional ADHD Clinic.

If you live anywhere in BC you can also ask your health care provider to refer you to Level Up ADHD for an MSP-covered ADHD assessment.

The ADHD Centre for Women understands the gendered nature of ADHD presentation and experience, diagnositc bias and the impact of hormones. The ADHD Centre for Women is committed to enhancing the lives of all individuals who identify as female, regardless of the sex assigned at birth. They offer assessment by a Nurse Practitioner for $300 or a therapist for $399. The cost of the ADHD Assessment should be covered by most private extended health care insurance plans. The interview is done by secure video and you get Detailed medical report, signed by the Women's Health Director and ADHD Consultant-Nurse Practitioner. They have a compassionate program by referral for those who can't afford to pay.

The Adult ADHD Centre offers adult ADHD assessments across Canada. For BC residents, an assessment through the public MSP system, to see Dr. Parhar is available but due to high demand, there is a wait time. If a sooner ADHD assessment is required, and for those people that reside outside of BC, there is a Private Assessment completed by the Nurse Practitioners-ADHD Consultants who are unable to bill public health, to register for the private assessment registerhere. They also offer the Adult ADHD Centre Compassion Program which waives the fee for Canadian residents experiencing financial hardship and is referred by a healthcare provider. Request a referral from from ADHD@adultaddhcentre.com.

Dr Mitra Motademi runs ConnectMD which specializes the Adult ADHD. To initiate the process, please ensure a referral is faxed to 1-833-358-0654. https://www.connectmd.ca/?v=0917ba1689fb44ed98eb34fbf91d121f

Some people who don't have MSP or who feel they can not wait for MSP assessment access diagnosis through other private clinics including North Shore ADHD Clinic

Looking for ADHD coaching, OT or other support?

Resources

Academic support:

Deanna Fidelak https://mylearningcoach.ca

Academic strategy instruction, Tutoring, Note taking typist support

Assistive tech, Academic accessibility advising, Social behaviour coaching, ADHD coaching, Counselling therapy. *Often covered by grants

Associations:

CADDAC Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada

CADDRA Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

CHADD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism:

Adult Autism Centre. The most affordable autism assessment I am aware of at $2500 but a compassionate program will cover $1000 for those who qualify. https://adultautismcentre.com/

Alexis Quinn. https://www.amazon.com/Autistic-Expecting-Practical-support-practitioners/dp/191401085X Author-Autistic and Expecting Book

UBC CPD Autism In Primary Care https://elearning.ubccpd.ca/enrol/index.php?id=389 Course for Health Care Providers *free

Sarah Harrower https://www.sarahharrower.com/category/all-products Author of Neurodivergent Affirmation Cards for Pregnancy & handouts for parents & clinicians

Books:

The Adult ADHD Field Guide by Cate Osborn & Eric Gude

THE ANTI-PLANNER by Dani Donovan

How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

Mum, Interrupted: The ADHD Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by Sarah Marsh

Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters by Victoria White (UK only)

Chiropractic:

Main Street Chiropractic: a neurologically focused chiropractic office run by Dr Dylan http://mainstchiropractic.ca

Coaching:

Dusty Chipura https://www.vancouveradhdcoaching.com/our-team/ for individual and group ADHD coaching, workshops and classes. Dusty also offers Pregnancy Group Coaching.

Carla Brown-John www.impactyoucoaching.com (Executive Coaching)

Chantal Chapman www.thetraumaofmoney.com (Financial coaching)

Michelle Lum www.michellelum.ca also a pharmacist specializing in ADHD management

Kamala Randhawa https://www.rewriteadhd.com

Doug Gibson https://www.adhdwisdomcoaching.ca/

Counselling:

Lisa Brooks Nurtured Foundations Therapy for ADHD Women, Overwhelmed Parents & Burnout in Vancouver, BC https://nurturedfoundations.com/

Maitri https://healingwithmaitri.com/about/ BIPOC Perinatal ADHD support

Dr Galilee Thompson offers a free, MSP covered 10 week perinatal CBT ADHD group. You can access it in the 3rd trimester until 2years postpartum "Managing ADHD: A Skills Group"! 8-12 participants per group, On zoom. For women and gender diverse individuals.

First groups run

Thurs 2-3:45 pm starting Jan 15-Mar 19 OR

Fridays 10-11:45am starting Jan 16-Mar 20

To access this you must have GP or a psychiatrist and be referred

https://adhq.practicebetter.io/#/66c51a6dd01e5583598b1d0a/forms?f=68a5348faa369543b31013f5.

Lyne Piché, Ph.D. www.ADHDsex.com and ADHD sex workbook

Melissa Orlov https://www.adhdmarriage.com Author of ADHD Marriage book, team of couples counsellors specializing in ADHD, some experienced with supporting non-monogamous relationships

Andrea Dasilva www.andreadasilvarcc.com

Alyson Jones www.alysonjones.ca

Kathryn Palmer M.Ed., RP, C.C.C.https://www.activatepsychotherapy.com/adhd-services

Psychotherapist in Ontario experience supporting adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life, ADHDers navigating the perinatal period, and couples where one or both partners has ADHD

Khojesta Rajabi https://groundingstonehealing.com/khojesta-rajabi

Krista Varsakis https://www.liveheartforward.ca/

Dietician:

Stephanie Dang- Registered Dietician specializing in ADHD, autism

https://www.cayahealthcentre.com/our-team/stephanie-dang/

Gadgets & Tools:

TWENTY5SEVEN visual timer https://www.amazon.ca/stores/TWENTY5SEVEN/page/24964424-91C6-424C-B37F-8C837FCA82D8?

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Guidelines:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period (Scoten, 2024)

CADDRA Medication Chart & guidelines https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/CADDRA_ADHD_Medication_Chart_July2024.pdf

Labratory Services:

Lifelabs has special services for neurodivergent and autistic clients! https://www.lifelabs.com/patients/patient-centred-care/serving-patients-with-autism/

Medications:

Special Authority:

Pharmacare will cover the cost of generic Vyvanse or Concerta if your GP or NP completes the Special Authority Form. This form requries that we have trialed for 2 wks and failed either Adderall or Dexedrine (if wanting Vyvanse) or Ritalin/methylphenidate (if wanting Concerta). This can be faxed to pharmacare.They say processing time 8 wks but in practice it more like 16wks. Once approved pharmacare will cover the cost of generic lisdexamphetamine. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/pharmacare/programs/limited-coverage-drug-program/limited-coverage-drugs-lisdexamfetamine

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/pharmacare/programs/limited-coverage-drug-program/limited-coverage-drugs-methylphenidate

InnoviCares Program (Vyvanse, Dexilant, Adderall, Intuniv XR)

For Canadian Residents Only

Takeda is proud to support patients through its collaboration with the InnoviCares Program (prescription savings card program). InnoviCares is designed to help reduce the cost gap between Takeda’s branded medications and their generic alternatives, providing savings and assistance to eligible patients across Canada.

Patients can now register for an InnoviCares card online by visiting www.innovicares.ca/en or through www.vyvansesupports.ca. The card works like a regular drug insurance card and can be presented at participating pharmacies to receive savings on eligible medications, including:

Coverage and savings may vary depending on the medication, provincial regulations, and availability of generic alternatives at the time of prescription dispensation.

Patients with any questions or concerns regarding their InnoviCares card or medication coverage can contact InnoviCares’ support line at 1-877-790-1991.

Special note for residents of Quebec: Due to government regulations, the cost savings provided by the InnoviCare program may not be available in Quebec.

Vyvanse® innoviCares Program Update – December 2025

Takeda has updated the Vyvanse® innoviCares prescription savings card program. These changes are designed to provide sustainable ways to balance affordability and access, ensuring long-term support for patients.

For questions, please call 1-877-790-1991.

*Data Collected: InnoviCares, operated by STI Technologies Limited, collects personal information (e.g., name, contact details), prescription details, and pharmacy transaction data (e.g., medication dispensed, pharmacy identity) to administer its free prescription savings card program, which subsidizes brand-name medications.
• Ethical Concern: Users must consent to data collection as a condition of participation, but the extent of data use (e.g., potential sharing with pharmaceutical manufacturers) may not be fully transparent. Critics argue that patients, driven by financial need, may not fully understand the implications of consenting.

Infant Risk Centre: ADHD Medications & Lactation

Naturopaths:

Dr Giselle Lefebvre ND+ pregnancy https://doctorgiselle.com/

Dr Alexandra Sisam: PMS & PMDD, burnout+anxiety specialist

https://mintintegrative.com/dr-alexandra-sisam-naturopathic-doctor/

Occupational Therapy:

Level Up ADHD for 1:1 Sessions with our Occupational Therapist and 8-Week Live Virtual Group Course

Parenting:

Alan Cashmore Centre https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/alan-cashmore-centre-infant-and-childhood-mental-health-service The Alan Cashmore Centre provides free treatment and support to families who have concerns about their child's ability to manage in two or more of the following areas of development, including emotional - managing feelings, including anxiety, anger, and sadness; social - getting along with other children; and behavioural - being aggressive, withdrawn, or not doing what is expected.

Blackbird Toileting https://www.blackbirdtoileting.com/

specializes in supporting learners of all ages diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities to design and implement educationally-oriented toileting plans that are effective, evidence-based, positive, individualized, and FUN!

Confident Parent Thriving Kids https://welcome.cmhacptk.ca

*free

Rolling with ADHD https://healthymindslearning.ca/rollingwith-adhd/

*free online course

Dr Sharon Saline https://drsharonsaline.com/ Author What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew and ADHD Solutions Deck

BC Childrens Hospital ADHD Assessment http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/mental-health-services/assessment-treatment/clinic-appointments#About

Podcasts:

ADHD Chatter Podcast https://www.alex-partridge.com/adhd-chatter

Neurodivergent Birth https://www.ndbirth.com/

Sleep With Me Podcast https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/

The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast https://www.ndwomanpod.com

Translating ADHD Podcast https://www.translatingadhd.com/