Mental Health

MDAO offers a variety of phone/virtual support options, including individual and group peer support, and individual counselling.

To register for a peer support group, visit:
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To register for ongoing individual peer support or counselling, visit:
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Created by the Government of Canada, this platform provides free, online resources & tools for Canadians.

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Now offering OHIP-covered, CBT-informed, virtual or phone-based, one-on-one psychotherapy for anxiety and/or depression. A physician referral is required.

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• In this program, you work through 10 structured modules, at your own pace, while a dedicated therapist monitors your progress: each module contains activities, videos, and assignments to help you learn, develop and practice new skills.
• There are scheduled check-ins along the way: you connect with your therapist by phone/video/chat.
• Cost: As of August 12/22, the cost of the program is no longer covered by Ontario government. $500 for the full program (billed in 4 installments of $125)

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• This is a therapist-assisted, digital CBT service. It includes unlimited online messaging with a dedicated therapist and access to CBT therapy for 12 weeks, as well as unlimited access to materials for one year.
• Cost: As of August 12/22, the cost of the program is no longer covered by Ontario government. $50 one-time time assessment; followed by 2 payments of $150, and a final payment of $175 for the full program; you don’t have to participate in the full program.