Patient Resources

Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

2141 Jane Street, 2nd Floor; Phone: 416-533-8545.
They offer a violence against women program, supporting women and their children who have been involved in a domestic violence situation. They generally do not work with women who are still living in the abusive relationship.
Services offered:  Orientation and information about legal rights and court escorting; Telephone and in- person crisis counseling; Individual counseling; Assessment for children/ Witness of domestic abuse; Long- term support program for women leaving an abusive relationship; Support groups for women and children affected by violence.

Catholic Family Services

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Catholic Family Services
Yonge/Summerhill; Phone: 416-921-1163
They offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy. There are Spanish-speaking counsellors at the Central Office.
Walk-in counselling available: Tuesdays from 9am – 7pm.
Wait time for ongoing services: 2-3 months.
You can access their walk-in counselling service once/month while on the wait list for ongoing counselling services.
Cost: Sliding scale fee, based on what client is able to pay (they won’t turn anyone away).
Referral Information: Self-referral, call phone number above. For walk-in clinic, you don’t need to call ahead, but they recommend calling to make sure there is a Spanish-speaking counsellor available that day.

Casa Dona Juana Services

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Location: York Hispanic Centre – Keele/Rogers Road (1652 Keele St, Suite 107)
Phone: 416-651-9166
They offer programs for seniors – including a community kitchen & garden,  interpretation services, computer classes and other recreational, exercise or educational classes.Also offer health workshops on topics such as heart health, nutrition, diabetes, arthritis, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and mental health.
Cost: $10 membership fee for those who can afford to pay.

Psychology Today

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Psychology Today. This website provides a directory of private therapists.
Process: You can narrow down your search by typing in your address, and on the left-hand side of the website, can select criteria such as the concern you would like to address, the name of your insurance company, the type of therapy you are interested in, etc. Each therapist has a biography and contact information, and you can contact each therapist directly to book an initial consultation.

Layla

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Website

1-888-695-2952

This platform matches individuals with private therapists based on fit across Ontario. Most therapists offer virtual services, but in-person is possible. Layla therapists can see children (6-12 years old), teens (13-17 years old), and adults (18+). They also offer an online DBT group and psychological assessments. Visit the website for further information.

All therapists charge $165/session for individuals, or $185/session for couples

Process: Fill out a brief questionnaire online and book a 20-minute phone call with a Layla service manager to discuss your situation. The service manager will then make specific therapist recommendations based on your preferences. Therapists are covered by most insurance plans.

Greenspace Health

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Greenspace Health.
This platform matches individuals with private therapists in Ontario based on fit. It is free to register for matching, but the cost for therapy is between $80-225/session.  Once matched with a therapist, this program also has the option for you and your therapist to track your progress over time, using validated tools.
Process: Create an account online, fill out a questionnaire, and a case manager will be in touch (by phone or email, depending on what you prefer) within 48 hours to provide therapist recommendations.  Therapists are covered by most insurance plans.

The Dialectical Skills Workbook Second Edition

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

The Dialectical Skills Workbook Second Edition: Practical DBT exercises for learning mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation.
McKay, M., Wood, J.C. & Brantley, J. (2019). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Behavioral Tech

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Behavioral Tech – this is the website of Marsha Linehan, the psychologist who developed DBT. Site includes online training, videos and other materials.

Toronto Borderliners, with Love

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Toronto Borderliners, With Love.
A meet up group for individuals with BPD or BPD traits. More information online.

Stella’s Place

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

18 Camden Street; Ph: 416-461-2345; Stella’s Place.
Offer a group DBT skills program once or twice a year.
Can self-refer. Wait list is currently over a year.

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