Referral Partners
Referral partners are professionals and organizations that connect individuals and families with behavioural support services.
Support for Complex Situations
Referral partners often contact Dorey when standard options do not meet a young person’s needs. The situation may involve complex behaviour or repeated service disruption. It may also include growing risk and an urgent need for stability. We understand the pressure these situations create. Our first step is to clarify the needs and determine whether Dorey has the capacity to help.
what is a referRal partner?
Referral partners are professionals and organizations that connect individuals and families with services that may help. This can include social workers, schools, healthcare providers, community agencies, and others seeking thoughtful behavioural support for someone in their care.
Built Around the Individual
Dorey does not begin with a fixed program and ask the individual to fit it. We begin with the person. We consider their strengths and communication needs along with their history and goals. From there, we explore how support could be structured. Every arrangement depends on careful assessment, eligibility and current availability.
Collaboration That Reduces Fragmentation
Strong outcomes require strong partnerships. Dorey values direct communication and practical problem-solving. We bring together the caregivers knowledge and the referring professional’s perspective. This creates a clearer picture of what the individual needs. Immediate safety may come first, but the longer-term goal is a more stable path forward.
A Candid and Responsive Partner
We stay curious when the answer is not obvious. Our work is grounded in behavioural science and informed by trauma. We also believe trust requires candour about fit and capacity. If you are exploring support for a child or young person in New Brunswick, contact Dorey with a concise overview. We will review the inquiry and help determine the most appropriate next conversation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR REFERRAL PARTNERS
Who can refer a child or youth to Dorey Behavioural Services?
Referral pathways may involve social workers, healthcare providers, clinicians, educators, government departments, community agencies, parents, or caregivers, depending on the service. Some supports may require formal approval, assessment, or funding. Contact Dorey to confirm the current requirements for the service being considered.
What information should be included in a behavioural services referral?
An informal referral summary. A useful initial referral summary includes the individual’s age, strengths, communication needs, relevant diagnoses or assessments, current living and school situation, presenting concerns, known risks, current services, family involvement, funding or approval status, and the outcome being sought. Dorey will require a completed intake form.
Does Dorey accept referrals involving complex or crisis-level needs?
Dorey has experience with complex behavioural profiles and crisis-driven situations. Acceptance is never automatic; it depends on the individual’s needs, safety considerations, service fit, staffing, funding, and current capacity. Early, transparent discussion helps determine whether Dorey can respond appropriately.
How does Dorey collaborate with families and other professionals?
Dorey aims to establish shared goals, clear roles, consistent communication, and practical strategies across the support team. Collaboration is shaped around consent, privacy requirements, the service involved, and the individual’s circumstances. The goal is a coordinated approach that reduces fragmentation and keeps the client as the focus.
What happens after a referral is submitted?
Dorey reviews the available information, clarifies needs and risks, and considers service fit and capacity. The next step will be the submission of our required intake form.
Have a referral in mind?
Send an initial overview and let’s determine whether Dorey can help build the right support around the individual.