MRP & Designates

We are unable to accept referrals without a Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for the time during which a patient enrols in Mind Space programs.

We require the capacity to liaise with clinicians knowledgeable about the patient and/or about local resources, in the event of individual or crisis-related needs arising for patients while they are in our programs. These clinicians need to be MDs or Nurse Practitioners (NPs), or work on a team with an MD or NP. We consider the MD/NP involved in the referral to be the Most Responsible Provider (MRP).

Other clinicians, as designates, may assess, screen and make referrals, but must also indicate the MRP attached to the patient (name, MSP number, agency/clinic). It is the responsibility of the designate to ensure the MRP agrees with the referral.

If specialist physicians refer, they must either agree to be MRP, or ensure the patient’s primary care clinician agrees with the referral and can serve as MRP.

Designates with the following credentials can refer to Mind Space programs, if they have the agreement of the MRP:

(Professional registration must be active with the appropriate provincial governing body)

• MD Resident
• Nurse Practitioner Student
• Registered Nurse Certified
• Registered Nurse General
• Mental Health Substance Use Health Consultant
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Master of Social Work
• Registered Clinical Counsellor
• Clinical Psychologist (PhD)
• Registered Midwife
• Occupational Therapist
• Physician Assistant

If you are an accepted designate and referring, please specify your clinic or agency on the referral form