Patient Resources

Behavioral Tech

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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.

East Metro Youth Services

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

1200 Markham Road, Suite 200/ 1871 Danforth Ave; Ph: 416-438-3697, ext. 19055.
Free 12-week DBT groups for youth ages 14-18. Usually offered twice a year.
Self-refer.

Davenport-Perth Neighborhood and Community Health Centre Surfing Tsunamis DBT Group

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

1900 Davenport Road;   416-656-8025, ext. 239 or 231.
Free 20-week DBT skills group offered once or twice a year.
Note: To be eligible, one must already be working with an individual therapist.
Self-referrals welcome.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite #480; Ph: 416-789-7957; CMHA Toronto.
Offer individual and group DBT.
Currently closed to new referrals. Visit website for updates.

CAMH Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Clinic

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

60 White Squirrel Way; Ph: 416-535-8501, ext. 32437; CAMH.
Intensive DBT program for individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
Currently closed to new referrals. Call for updates.
Note: CAMH also offers DBT skills groups through other programs, but eligibility for these groups is determined after a general assessment.  GP must refer for general assessment.

Toronto DBT Centre

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

28 Madison Avenue; Phone: 416-848-1739; DBT Centre.
Individual and/or group DBT for adults and adolescents. Family support also available.
Cost: $200-250/individual session; $140/group session for 24 weeks.
Waitlist: 8-12 wks. Self-refer.

Individual Therapists

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Many independent therapists are trained in DBT and provide DBT-informed therapy. Please note that not all therapists who have DBT training are DBT-certified.  You can visit Psychology Today or Greenspace Mental Health to find a DBT-informed therapist in your area.
Cost: Fees are dependent on the therapist and can range from $80-250/session.

EBT3 (Evidence-based Therapy, Testing & Training)

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

2 Carleton Street, Suite 1803; Phone: 416-628-4336; EBT3.
Individual and/or group DBT for adults and adolescents. Cost: Depends on clinician, but at least
Cost: $200/individual session.
Waitlist: for individual therapy, 6-8 months, shorter for group. Self-refer.