Mental Health Support Pt

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Danforth/Pape – 815 Danforth Ave; Ph: 416-572-3575
Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, open at 4:30pm; last arrival at 6:45pm.
Cost: Free.
Population: Everyone is welcome. No health card is needed.
*English/Mandarin
No referral or appointment required. No set limit to number of visits.

Multiple locations across Toronto
All locations and walk-in hours: Service Providers
*For children, youth, young adults, and their families.
Cost: Free.
Population: Service available to youth (0-24) and families. Some locations will see clients up to 29 years of age.
Often functions as intake for ongoing services.

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Queen/Spadina – 18 Camden St.; Ph: 416-461-2345
connect@stellasplace.ca
Individual counselling and groups (DBT, WRAP, LGBTQ), peer support, and walk-in counselling (Tuesday, 4:00-7:00pm). Also offer drop-in programs and registered groups: art group, yoga, running, etc. Our cafe space is open Monday to Thursday 12:00-5:00pm for young adults to hang out or for tour and information.
Self-referral: you must attend intake.
Hours: Walk-in Counselling – Tuesdays 4:00-7:00pm; (Sign in starts at 3pm, Last arrival at 6:15pm).
Cost: Free.
Population: Open to young adults (age 16-29).
No appointment is necessary.
*Also have drop-in groups and peer support.

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Sherbourne/Gerrard – 333 Sherbourne Street; Ph: 416-324-4100 ext. 5310
Hours: Tuesdays – register at 12:00pm, begins at 1:00pm.
Cost: Free.
Population: For clients 16+ who are not receiving mental health services at Sherbourne or at any other agency.

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Church/Gerrard – 3rd floor, 355 Church Street; Ph: 416-595-9618
Hours: Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30pm, last registration at 6:15pm
Cost: Free.
Population: For all persons 18 years of age and older, who live or work in GTA.
No health card/ID required. Only allowed 3 visits/year (after 2 appointments, returning clients might not be seen, depending upon demand).
*call for additional languages.

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Central (Yonge/Summerhill) – 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 200; Ph: 416-921-1163
North (Don Mills/Sheppard) – 245 Fairview Mall Dr, Suite 201; Ph: 416-222-0048
Email: info@cfstoronto.com
Individual, Family, Couples Counselling. Also offer walk-in counselling, numerous groups, violence against women services, and wellness programming.
**Sliding scale fee (whatever you can pay)
Hours: Central – Tuesdays, 9:00am-7:00pm; North – Thursdays, 9:00am-7:00pm
Population: All welcome. English and Spanish available (Central Office only).
Wait time: 2-3 months (10 months for evening appointments). Can access walk-in once/month while on wait list.
Cost: Counseling fees are charged according to income level. No one is denied service because of inability to pay fees.

You can search an online directory for a private therapist:
 Psychology Today
 Psychotherapy Ontario
 Psychotherapy Matters

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Ph: 1-888-695-2952
After a brief questionnaire and phone call, you’ll be matched with a therapist based on best fit. All therapists charge $130/session and are covered by most insurance plans.

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After completing an online questionnaire about your concerns and needs, a case manager will work to connect you directly with a private therapist (cost ranging $80-$225/session). The service is free and confidential.

Varying costs and support options.
Can involve just text/online chat counselling with registered psychotherapists (including CBT-trained therapists). Some plans include video counselling.
 BEACON – Website
 7 Cups – Website
 TalkSpace – Website
Joyable – Website