Mental Health

BounceBack – CMHA Ontario

 150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Phone: 1-866-345-0224

Online skill-building program (with mental health coach support). Program based on CBT and interpersonal therapy, to support clients to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Includes telephone coaching (3-6 sessions) with trained mental health professionals, while working through a variety of workbooks relevant to your needs (including sleep problems, postpartum depression, panic, and phobias).

Two ways to be referred:

Wait time: 5 business days following referral.
Population: For individuals with mild or moderate depression (PHQ-9 = 5 to 21), low mood, stress, and/or anxiety; Ages 15+; Available in multiple languages.

Text-Based Counselling

 150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

Varying costs and support options. These programs can involve just text/online chat counseling with registered psychotherapists (including CBT-trained therapists). Some plans include video counseling.

Psychotherapy Ontario

 150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Online directory of registered psychotherapists.

Psychotherapy Matters

 150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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This is a network of private therapists with access to psychiatric support. An individual gets connected to a private therapist by searching the online directory. Once connected with a therapist, there is the option of being seen for a virtual psychiatric assessment (with the possibility of follow-up if needed). All therapy services are fee-for-service, but psychiatric consultations are OHIP-covered.

Psychology Today

 150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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This website provides a directory of private therapists.

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

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1-888-695-2952
This platform matches individuals with private therapists based on fit in Toronto, Durham, York, Peel, Halton and Hamilton. It is free to register for matching and all therapists charge $130/session.

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

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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.