Young Adults Clinic
Moving from pediatric to adult IBD care is an important milestone—and it can feel overwhelming.
The Young Adults Clinic supports individuals as they shift from pediatric to adult IBD care, focusing on education, independence and personalized treatment planning. Our team works closely with each patient to build self-management skills, ensure continuity of care and create a treatment plan that fits their lifestyle, goals and future plans.
FAQ
Whether you are preparing to transition or have recently entered adult care, our clinic provides the expertise and support needed during this key life stage.
Who is the Young Adults Clinic for?
The clinic is designed for teens and young adults living with IBD who are preparing to leave pediatric care or who have recently transitioned to adult services.
Why is a transition-focused clinic important?
This period often comes with major life changes—school, work, travel and growing independence. Our clinic helps young adults develop the skills and confidence to manage their IBD while adjusting to adult care.
What happens during a visit to the clinic?
You’ll meet with an IBD specialist who reviews your medical history, current treatment and long-term health goals. We also provide education on medication management, symptom monitoring and navigating the adult healthcare system.
How does the CHUM IBD Centre coordinate with pediatric providers?
We collaborate directly with your pediatric gastroenterology team to ensure a smooth, well-informed transfer of care, including sharing medical records, treatment plans and follow-up recommendations.
What support is available for building independence?
Our team offers guidance on self-advocacy, managing appointments, understanding medications, mental health resources and integrating IBD management into school, work and social life.
How do I contact the Young Adults Clinic?
Current patients can reach us through their care team. If you are not a patient and would like to access the clinic, your doctor can submit a referral on your behalf.
FAQ
Whether you are preparing to transition or have recently entered adult care, our clinic provides the expertise and support needed during this key life stage.
Who is the Young Adults Clinic for?
The clinic is designed for teens and young adults living with IBD who are preparing to leave pediatric care or who have recently transitioned to adult services.
Why is a transition-focused clinic important?
This period often comes with major life changes—school, work, travel and growing independence. Our clinic helps young adults develop the skills and confidence to manage their IBD while adjusting to adult care.
What happens during a visit to the clinic?
You’ll meet with an IBD specialist who reviews your medical history, current treatment and long-term health goals. We also provide education on medication management, symptom monitoring and navigating the adult healthcare system.
How does the CHUM IBD Centre coordinate with pediatric providers?
We collaborate directly with your pediatric gastroenterology team to ensure a smooth, well-informed transfer of care, including sharing medical records, treatment plans and follow-up recommendations.
What support is available for building independence?
Our team offers guidance on self-advocacy, managing appointments, understanding medications, mental health resources and integrating IBD management into school, work and social life.
How do I contact the Young Adults Clinic?
Current patients can reach us through their care team. If you are not a patient and would like to access the clinic, your doctor can submit a referral on your behalf.
IBD is much more than just a painful physical ailment. It affects many facets of everyday life. We can help you manage this.