Can my ADHD treatment be transferred to a new clinic or provider?

Yes, your ADHD diagnosis and records can move with you to a new provider

Yes. If you have already been assessed and diagnosed with ADHD, that work does not have to be repeated every time you change clinics. Under Canadian privacy law you have the right to access your own health information, which means your ADHD assessment report, diagnosis, medication history, and treatment notes can be shared with a new clinic or provider so your care continues without gaps. Transfers are not automatic, though, you, the patient, usually start the process by requesting your records or signing a consent form that authorizes one provider to send your information to another.

Continuity of care matters most when you are already stable on a treatment plan. A new provider who can see your confirmed diagnosis, the medications and doses you have tried, and how you responded can usually pick up where your previous clinic left off rather than starting from scratch. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new province, your previous clinic has closed or stopped offering ADHD care, or you simply want a provider who is a better fit. Because your diagnosis follows recognized DSM-5-TR criteria, it remains valid when you move, the goal of a transfer is to make sure your new provider can see and act on it.

How to transfer your ADHD treatment in five steps

Moving your ADHD care to a new clinic is mostly an administrative process. The exact steps vary slightly by province and provider, but the path generally looks like this:

1. Choose your new provider first. Confirm the clinic accepts patients with an existing ADHD diagnosis and can continue your type of treatment, for example, medication management, therapy, or both. Finding Focus accepts already-diagnosed patients across Canada.
2. Request your records from your current clinic. Ask for your full ADHD file: the assessment and diagnostic report, the DSM-5-TR criteria documentation, your medication history, and recent follow-up notes. You can usually request these in writing or through a signed records-release form.
3. Sign a consent or authorization form. This gives your old and new providers permission to share information directly, or authorizes a copy to be released to you so you can hand it over yourself.
4. Book an intake or transfer appointment. Your new provider reviews your records, confirms the diagnosis on file, and discusses your current symptoms and goals.
5. Continue or adjust your treatment plan. Once your new provider has reviewed everything, they can renew prescriptions, arrange refills, and update your plan. Learn how medication refills work with an online clinic.

To avoid a gap in your medication, it helps to begin steps two and four well before you run low. Records requests can take days to a few weeks to fulfil, and booking your new intake early keeps your treatment continuous.

What gets shared: records, diagnosis, and prescriptions

Several parts of your ADHD care can travel with you, and a few work differently from the rest. Knowing what to ask for makes the handover smoother:

One important distinction: controlled stimulant medications cannot simply be 'forwarded' the way records can. A prescription is tied to the prescriber, so your new provider issues a fresh prescription after reviewing your history rather than transferring the old one, and this follows the controlled-substance rules in your province. Your pharmacy, on the other hand, can often stay the same, see whether you will have to switch pharmacies for ADHD medication.

Restarting ADHD care with Finding Focus costs less when you're already diagnosed

If you are restarting ADHD care, whether you have moved, your old clinic closed, or you have a diagnosis but treatment has lapsed, Finding Focus is built to make that accessible and affordable. Online ADHD assessments start at $399 CAD with transparent pricing shown up front, and if you already have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis you qualify for 50% off your initial consultation, because the diagnostic work is already done. Affordable payment plans are also available.

Our care is led by licensed Canadian nurse practitioners and clinicians, follows DSM-5-TR criteria, and is aligned with CADDRA (the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance). Adult services (18+) are available nationally across Canada, while assessment for youth aged 12–17 is currently available in Ontario only. Once your diagnosis is confirmed on file, your provider can continue medication management, connect you with CBT, DBT, or other psychotherapy, support work or school accommodations, and help with Disability Tax Credit forms where appropriate.

To start a transfer or ask whether your existing diagnosis qualifies for the reduced consultation fee, call 1-866-506-9203 or email support@findfocusnow.com. Bringing your records to a virtual visit means you can often continue care in hours rather than rejoining a public wait list that can run one to two years or more.