Insurance 

If you have health benefits or health insurance please check the following before your MINI:

  • Amount of coverage for general mental healthcare services
  • Coverage for Occupational Therapists (OT)
  • Coverage for Social Workers (MSW or RSW)
  • Coverage for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (RN, RPN, NP)
  • Coverage for Registered Dietitians
  • Coverage for Lactation Consultants
  • Additional health and wellness coverage (for example, Health Spending Account)

Health Card (Ontario and Alberta)

  • Please make sure your Health Card is up-to-date
  • Please have your Health Card on hand for your appointment
  • Note: If you are not eligible for a Health Card but are still a resident of Ontario or Alberta you can still receive treatment at BRIA

Medication

  • Please note all your prescriptions, including the names of current and past medications and dosages (if known)

Primary Care Provider Information

  • Please note your primary care provider’s name, phone number and fax number

Pharmacy Information

  • Please note your pharmacy’s phone number and fax number
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Related Questions

Have more questions? We have more answers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out to contact us anytime.

Does Bria see people in crisis or those needing urgent care?

BRIA is not an urgent care service. Since we only offer virtual services, we do not offer care to those with an acute mental illness who are better seen in a hospital or in-person setting.

This includes: 

People in crisis

People who have been admitted to a psychiatric hospital within the past 3 months

People who are suicidal or who have been treated for suicidality in the past 3 months

People in a manic episode or who have been manic in the past 3 months

People who have active psychotic symptoms or an untreated psychotic illness

People with active substance use concerns, or who have had active concerns over the past 3 months

If you are in crisis, please go to the nearest emergency department, call 911, or call or text 988, the Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Do I have to do a MINI if I know which service I want?

We have created the MINI Mental Health Assessment to be your starting point with BRIA. There are many benefits to starting with the MINI:

  • For Therapist Matching: Your BRIA Care Coordinator will get to know you and can match you well with a therapist who specializes in your stage and concerns and who you are likely to connect with. (You can book many therapies directly, but we have found that people have strong success in therapy when they are matched via the MINI.) 
  • For the Right Services: You will get a personalized Care Plan with suggestions for services that can help you at this stage. We want to be sure you that BRIA can offer you services that are suitable for your needs.
  • To be referred to any of the BRIA Assessments: In order to have a MAXI Mental Health Assessment (including psychiatry consult), ADHD Assessment, or MEDI Hormone Health Assessment (for perimenopause or PMS), you must first do a MINI.

You can book a MINI directly here, or by pasting this URL into your browser: https://betterbria.janeapp.com/#/mini-mental-health-assessment .

Do I need a referral from my doctor?

No! You can start by booking a MINI Mental Health Assessment directly. You will then be given an individualized Care Plan, which may include recommendations for a more in-depth hormone or mental health assessment. You can book the MINI here.

You can start right away by self-booking BRIA therapies, sleep support, or care with our Registered Dietitian. Book those services directly here.

If I Am Not in A Stage can BRIA Still Help?

Yes! If you are female between the ages of 18-65 and are struggling with mental health or hormone concerns and wish to see if BRIA is right for you, please start with a free call to learn which BRIA services can help.

Can BRIA help me if I am 18-25 years old?

Yes! 

We provide comprehensive mental health and hormone care tailored to women ages 18–25, including:

  • Mental Health Assessments

  • ADHD Assessments and Therapy

  • Hormone Care (for contraception, period-related concerns, and more)

  • Individual Therapy

  • Dietitian services and sleep therapy

Who provides the care at BRIA?
Our services are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals who specialize in women’s mental health.

What issues can BRIA help with?
Whether you’re navigating school, work, relationships, or major life transitions, we’re here to support your mental health and well-being. We can also assist if you have concerns about your periods, such as pre-menstrual symptoms or concerns about contraception.

Are there any situations where BRIA is not the right fit?
BRIA is not able to provide care for individuals who:

  • Have active or recent suicidal thinking

  • Are experiencing an acute manic or psychotic episode

  • Are actively struggling with substance use, intoxication, or withdrawal

  • Have an active eating disorder

  • Are coping with complex trauma

  • Have had multiple unsuccessful medication trials

  • Have complex or longstanding psychiatric conditions

If you wish to get started at BRIA, book a free call on our website to see if BRIA can meet your needs.

Why does BRIA focus on the reproductive life stages?

There are many commonalities among people who are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, and perimenopausal and menopausal. At each one of these stages, a combination of hormonal changes, relationship and role changes, identity changes, and psychological changes all take place at one time. This is a lot of stress for a person to cope with all at once, and the BRIA team of professionals is experienced in helping people navigate these complex times. Often people need a combination of therapy, other professional support such as sleep or nutrition help, hormonal assessments, and possibly medication to address mental health issues. BRIA offers comprehensive treatments in one place to help those who are struggling during these life stages.