Patient Resources

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Directory and search tool for community and social services in Toronto, and Durham, Peel, and York Region. You can also call 2-1-1 for free, confidential, 24/7 support with resources.

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Church/Wellesley – Ph: 416-392-6878 x 4000
Brief trauma-informed individual counselling, 6 sessions. Operated by volunteer counsellors, with professional training and supervision.
Population: LGBTQ community.
Wait time: 2-4 months.

1 Eva Road, Etobicoke
Ph: 416-231-7968
Ongoing individual counselling (limited to once/week); psychotherapy and psychiatry available.
Physician referral required.
Population: All welcome. No catchment.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 3-6 months.

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Dufferin/St. Clair – 1645 Dufferin Street; Ph: 416-534-3434
Offer numerous services to English and Portuguese speaking individuals, including individual counselling. Open intake by phone or drop-in service for counselling.
Monday to Friday, 1:00-3:00pm.
Population: All welcome. Some Portuguese-specific services.
Wait time: Same day for initial appointment.

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Locations across Toronto
List of therapists that offer therapy at a reduced cost. **Note that some are students, so double check if your benefits will cover them.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Sliding scale, as low as $65/session.
Wait time: Dependent on therapist.

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Jarvis/Gerrard – Ph: 416-920-2605
Yonge/Charles (previously Vaughan Rd) – Ph: 416-657-0379
Gerrard site: Individual counselling (western and traditional approaches).
Charles site: 20 week day treatment for mental health and addictions.
Population: Aboriginal peoples.
Wait time: Wait time variable.

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Therapist-assisted digital CBT. Can include psychological assessment, up to 12 weeks of access to CBT resources and online messaging with therapist, as well as unlimited access to resources for a year.
Cost: Various options; Covered by some employers/insurance providers.
Wait time: Immediate access.

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Sheridan Mall (Jane/Wilson); Yorkgate (Jane/Finch)
Ph: 416-249-8000
Individual counselling and case management services, Self-referral, drop-in to fill out application (with proof of address) or complete online form to initiate contact.
Catchment: Humber River to Keele, Steeles to Wilson.
Wait time: 1-3 weeks at both locations.

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40 Finchgate Blvd. Suite 224, Brampton
Ph: 905-451-4914
Individual counselling, no specific limit to number of sessions.
* All other counselling services at Bramalea CHC are not open to external clients.
Population: Region of Peel. Diagnosed with Hep C or HIV.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 1-14 days.

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Ph: 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 professional, while working through a variety of workbooks relevant to your needs (including sleep problems, postpartum depression, panic and phobias).
Two ways to be referred:
 Print referral form and fill out with your family doctor at your next visit
 You can self-refer by completing the referral form
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.

Community Resource Guides .

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Alliston, Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, Vaughan
Central Intake: 905-841-3977 ;
Toll Free: 1-866-345-0183
Offer a variety of mental health supports, only offer individual therapy for serious mental illness. Services include: Depression support group (various locations), Youth Walk-In Clinic, case management, etc. Rapid Access Mood and Anxiety Program (psychiatric support – physician referral required).
Population: Services primarily for individuals with serious mental illness; Age 16+.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Dependent on program.

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Ajax – 905-428-1212
Oshawa – 905-723-0036
Individual, couples, and family counselling.
Also offer group counselling, and Aboriginal counselling and health promotion.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Less than a month.

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Central Intake: 905-770-7040 ext. 241 or Toll free: 1-800-263-2075
Main office – 21 Dunlop St, Richmond Hill
Other locations – Thornhill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Georgina, Maple, Sutton, and Pefferlaw
Individual counselling at Richmond Hill, Maple, Sutton, Newmarket, and Pefferlaw. Also offer group programs and workshops. Central Intake in English only.
Hours: Walk-in Counselling at Main Office – Monday and Tuesday, 1:00-9:00pm (Last session at 7:30pm).
Population: Languages – English, Spanish, Farsi, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin and Italian. Open to York residents.
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: Daytime – 2 weeks, Evening/weekends – 2 months.

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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.

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Oshawa – 905-725-3513
Ajax – 905-428-1984
Port Perry – 905-985-4221
Individual, couples, and family counselling.
Intake process done in-person at the Oshawa office (Thursdays from 9:00am-3:00pm and last Tuesday of each month from 4:00-6:30pm).
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: 4-5 months, can attend walk-in once/month while on the waitlist.

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Mississauga – Hurontario/Hwy, Ph: 403, 905-897-1644 x.112
Brampton – 60 West Drive, Ph: 905-450-1608
Caledon – Bolton; Ph: 905-450-1608
Orangeville – 1-888-940-0584
Individual, couple, and family counselling. Also offer programming for abuse (childhood, partner, exposure to, PAR), wellness, yoga, financial wellness.
Mississauga Walk-in: Tuesday, 12:30-7:30 pm; Brampton Walk-in: Thursday, 12:30-7:30 pm
**To access ongoing counselling, first attend a walk-in counselling session
Population: All welcome. No religious affiliation to counselling.
Cost: First 3 walk-in sessions free; then sliding scale fee based on income.

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Bay/College – Ph: 1-855-779-2347
Self-referral
Low-cost individual, couple, and family counselling with doctoral student counsellors. Also offer psychological services for children and adolescents.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: $60-$80/session.
Wait time: None.

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Carlton/Sherbourne – Ph: 647-479-9611 or 1-844-900-CCMF (2263)
Individual counselling. Also offer peer support group, mindfulness, parenting, domestic abuse and trauma support.
Population: All welcome for individual therapy.
Wait time: 2-6 weeks for individual therapy.

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Locations across Toronto.
Ph: 416-964-7919
Low-cost therapy with psychotherapy student (with regular supervision). Call to arrange meeting with faculty member and be matched with student therapist.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: $45/session.
Wait time: Dependent on therapist.

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Scarborough – 3330 Midland Ave
Richmond Hill location – 15 Wertheim Court
Ph: 416-979-8299 or Toll Free: 1-866-979-8298
24 hour hotline: 416-979-5898
Individual, couple, family, and group counselling. Also offer settlement services, programs for: violence against women, partner assault response (PAR), problem gambling, substance use, LGBTQ and family. Quick access program – 4 appointments over span of 6 months.
Population: Languages – English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Cost: No cost for individual therapy; fees for some programs/groups.
Wait time: 12 weeks for individual therapy; less than 1 month for quick access program.

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Yonge/Carleton – Ph: 416-489-3350
Email: icci@on.aibn.com
Individual, couples, and family counselling. No specific limit to number of sessions. Accept third-party insurance benefits.
Cost: Senior counsellors – $75+; Intern counsellors – $0+.
Population: All welcome. No religious affiliation necessary.
Wait time: 1-2 weeks (Calls returned in 3 business days).

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Brampton (7700 Hurontario), Etobicoke, Caledon, and Orangeville sites
Central Intake: 905-451-2123
Brief individual counselling, family support, and substance use (2 sessions only). Also offer group/peer support, case management, and recovery supports, youth programming. Counselling and treatment (6-8 sessions) for individual with moderate to severe mental health concerns.
Population: Must reside in Central West LHIN. Translation services available.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Dependent on program.

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Ajax/Pickering – Bayly St, Pickering; Ph: 905-837-0017
Oshawa/Whitby – Sunray St, Whitby; Ph: 905-668-6223
Individual counselling not available.
Offer mental health support groups, adult day program, seniors support, and caregiver relief/support.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Wait varies by location and group.

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Sheridan Mall – Ph: 416-244-7714
Vaughan Centre – Ph: 905-669-5627 (only offer English and Italian at this location)
Individual and family counselling. Also: psychiatry, women’s support group for depression; violence against women support, PAR program.
**Sliding scale fee.
Population: All welcome. Languages: Spanish, English, and Italian.
Wait time: English – 7-8 months. Spanish and Italian – 8-9 months. Psychiatry – internal referrals only.

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Davenport Rd/Symington Ave Intake – 416-652-4366
Individual counselling and case management. Also offer various group programs (including DBT skills group and mindfulness-based relapse prevention for addiction group).
Catchment: Bloor St. to Old City Limits/St. Clair Ave, Railway lines to Bathurst St.
Wait time: 1-2 months.

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Whitby – 519 Brock Street South; Ph: 905-666-0831
Mental health crisis services, family support, case management, advocacy, justice, consumer survivor initiatives, senior support, and residential support.
Population: Ages 16+.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Dependent on program.

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Dixie Road/Dundas St. E, Mississauga – Ph: 905-602-4082 x.456
Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (9:00am–5:00pm; evenings available depending on client’s needs)
Short-term counselling with social worker (Rebeca); also offer some client advocacy and case management.
Catchment: Toronto border to Hurontario St, Matheson Blvd to the lakeshore.
Priority population: seniors, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, non-status, low income, and LGBTQ.
Population: Languages – English and Spanish, and interpreter services available. * See service details for more
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Roughly 4 months.

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Canada-wide directory and search tool for mental health resources. Also provides general mental health information.

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Ph: 416-595-9618
Central Office – 355 Church Street
Bloor/Dufferin – 128a Sterling Rd
Etobicoke – LAMP and Rexdale CHCs
Victoria Park Hub
Individual, couples, and family counselling. Short-term, solution-focused sessions. Also offer seniors’ services, violence against women (VAW), LGBTQ (David Kelley services at Central Office), trauma, male survivors of sexual abuse, and substance use.
**Services not offered at all locations.
**Sliding scale fee. No cost for VAW and seniors services.
Population: All welcome. Languages – Farsi, Tamil, Spanish, French and English (call for locations).
Wait time: Central – 4-6 months; Other offices – 2-4 months, dependent on program.

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Whitby, Ajax, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Cannington, Oshawa, Sunderland, Port Perry, and Uxbridge
Ph: 905-666-6240 x.1 or 1-866-840-6697 x.1
Individual counselling (up to 12 sessions).
Population: People who live/work in Durham.
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: 5-6 months.

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Central Intake: 905-453-5775
Mississauga – Hurontario/Hwy 403
Brampton office –Clark/West Drive, Ste 201
Malton office – 6870 Goreway Drive, Unit 201
Individual, couple, and family counselling. Also services for: LGBTTQ, male survivors of sexual abuse, PAR, family support, employment, adults with developmental disabilities Clients must live or work in the Region of Peel.
Walk-in Clinic at Mississauga Office: Wednesday 12:00-8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm (closed holiday weekends).
Population: Services are provided in over 20 languages.
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: 3 weeks for day time appointment (longer for evenings).

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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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Newmarket – Ph: 905-895-2371
Markham – Ph: 905-415-9719
Richmond Hill – Ph: 905-883-6572
Georgina – Sutton West; Ph: 905-476-3611
Individual, couples, and family counseling (available online as well). Also offer group programming (men, women, children, language/culturally specific); LGBTTQ individual and group support.
Population: Languages – English, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, and French.
Cost: Sliding scale fee (initial consultation $120).
Wait time: Varies at each location. Daytime – 2 months; Evening – ~4-6 months.

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Orangeville, Caledon/Bolton, Shelburne
Ph: 519-941-4357
Crisis Line (24hours) – 519-941-4357 (519-941-HELP) and 905-584-4357 (905-584-HELP)
Offers individual and group counseling for women (with focus on abuse). Also offer various abuse support programs, emergency shelter, and legal/housing support.
Population: Targeted towards those who have experienced abuse.
Cost: No cost.

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Gerrard/Parliament – 417 Parliament St.; Ph: 416-964-9464 ext.18
Also private offices in Toronto, Port Credit, Burlington, and York Region
Student therapists (minimum of 4 years of training, some are registered with CRPO and can accept insurance). One year guaranteed at $40, then can renegotiate rate. Visit Website for more information on Gestalt approach.
Population: All welcome. 13 languages.
Cost: Student therapist – $40/session.
Wait time: 1-2 weeks.

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Locations across Ontario
Online search directory of GP psychotherapists who are currently accepting new patients. Contact GP psychotherapist directly to inquire.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Dependent on each therapist.

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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.

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Bloor/Ossington – Ph: 416-792-4393
Group of private therapists offering low-cost therapy to those with limited capacity to pay. 10-12 sessions.
Population: Ages 18+.
Cost: $50-80/hour session.
Wait time: Check website for available therapists.

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Online CBT program, with clinician support. Client works through 6 modules of CBT at own pace, with the support of email communication with a mental health clinician at Scarborough Hospital.
Physician referral required – Referral Form.
Population: No catchment. All welcome.
Cost: OHIP-covered.
Wait time: Minimal.

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Online video counselling with registered psychotherapists. Matched to therapist based on needs/concerns.
**Most insurance plans are accepted
Cost: $37.50/30 minute session (first session is free).
Wait time: Minimal wait, depending on your availability.

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Oshawa – 58 Rossland Rd W., Suite 211; Ph: 905-571-7441
Email: susan@jeffpacker.com
Food 4 Thought Thursdays – up to 4 free counselling sessions, between 10:00am-6:00pm. Free workshops throughout the year (Thursday 6:30-8:30pm).
Population: All welcome.
Cost: No cost (or donation of non-perishable food item).

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Ph: 416-638-7800 x 6234
Three locations: Bloor/Spadina, Bathurst/Sheppard, and Bathurst/Rutherford
Individual, couples, and family counselling – including CBT. Offer CBT service (CBT-trained counsellors). Also offer groups and workshops.
**Sliding scale fee (whatever you can pay)
Population: All welcome. No religious affiliation.
Wait time: Downtown – 5 months; Central – 3 months; North – variable.

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Newmarket, Alliston, and Richmond Hill
24/7 Peer Support: 1-888-777-0979
Offers peer support counselling on a walk-in basis, (support with addictions, mental health, and housing).
Population: York Region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Walk-in.

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Birmingham/Fifth St. – Etobicoke; Ph: 416-252-6471 (Social Worker x. 235)
Short-term counselling (8-12 sessions) and case management, referral to other services if needed.
Also the site for a counselor from Family Service Toronto (Call 416-595-9618).
Drop in hours: Monday 3:00-5:30pm.
Catchment: The Queensway to Lake Ontario, Etobicoke Creek to Humber Bay Bridge.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Can access drop-in initially; or call to self-refer (1-3 month wait).

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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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North York – 265 Yorkland Blvd.; Ph: 416-229-2399
GP-Psychotherapy (individual and group).
Physician referral required
Population: All welcome.
Wait time: Up to 6 weeks for intake, no guarantee for acceptance.

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Queen E/Kingston Rd – Ph: 416-699-4527
Keele/Wilson – Ph: 647-776-2057
Victoria Park/Finch – Ph: 416-291-3248
Individual counselling; settlement support services. Also offer anger management (individual and group, low-cost), trauma-focused, and other group programming.
Population: Languages – English, Spanish, Farsi, Turkish, and Arabic.
Wait time: Typically short wait list, based on urgency, language and location.

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Mississauga – 3034 Palstan Rd, Suite M3); Ph: 905-270-5865
Individual, couples, and family counselling offered Mondays only, 9:00-4:00pm. Can attend for 6 sessions. Also offer women support services, family/parenting workshops, and seniors program.
Population: English and Spanish. For Peel Region only (Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga).
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 1-4 weeks.

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Yonge/Eglinton – 36 Eglinton Ave W #602; Ph: 416-486-8046
1:1 Peer Support.
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-8:30pm. Also offer many different peer support groups across Ontario (including family support) – some drop-in, some require registration. Can drop-in or call ahead to schedule one-on-one support.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Free.

Similar to workbooks, they typically involve an interactive component as well.
 AnxietyCanada – My Anxiety Plan (MAPs), Website; anxiety management programs based on CBT – option for Children/Teens and Adults
 MoodGym – Website; Cost: $39 (AUS) per year, structured modules to work through, based on CBT and interpersonal therapy
 E-couch – Website; Free Information, exercises, and workbooks to track progress
 This Way Up – Website; Free general information and skills; courses available at cost
CCI Self-Help Resources for Mental Health – Website; Free. Various self-help manuals

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Bloor/Spadina – Ph: 416-920-WELL (9355)
Student therapists (fourth and fifth year) – psychodynamic approach primarily. Free first time consultation.
Include that you want low-cost student option in self-referral
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Sliding scale; Student therapist – $20-45/hour.
Wait time: Varies, call directly to inquire.

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hour)
 Distress Centre Durham –Website; Ph: 905-430-2522; Toll-free: 1-800-452-0688
 Crisis Access Linkage Line (C.A.L.L) (Mobile crisis support, available Mon to Fri, 10am to 8pm) –Website; 905-666-0483; Toll-free: 1-800-742-1890
Search Tools
 Durham Central Intake (Call between Mon to Thurs, 9am to 8pm, for access to mental health services in Durham) – Ph: 1-888-454-6275
 Health Line, Durham Region –Website
 ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information
 Durham Region – General mental health information and service information Website
Durham Region – Social Services Website

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hr)
 Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) and CMHA Peel (Telephone support for Peel; Mobile support for Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) – Ph: 905-278-9036
 Distress Centre Peel – Ph: 905-278-7208
 Peel Crisis Capacity Network (Crisis support for individuals (11+) who have developmental disability/dual diagnosis) – Website; Ph: 905 273-4900
 Saint Elizabeth Health Care (Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, Etobicoke and North York Region) – Ph: 416-498-0043
 Spectra Helpline – English-language services available 24/7; Ph: 905-459-7777 (Brampton and Mississauga); Multilingual helplines open Mon to Fri, 10am – 10pm; 1-877-298-5444 (Caledon)
One-Link
 Central intake for most mental health/addiction, case management and supportive housing services in Mississauga-Halton LHIN (including hospital psychiatry referrals, which must be submitted by family physician). Questions: 1-844-216-7411; Website
Search Tools
 Resource search tool for Central West LHIN (Peel/Dufferin) – Website
 Health Line, Central West Region – Website
ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hour)
 Scarborough Hospital Regional Mobile Crisis Team (Scarborough, East York) – Ph: 416-495-2891
 Toronto Distress Centre (Telephone support) – Ph: 416-408-4357
Search Tools
 Health Line, Scarborough – Website
 ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information
Access Point
 Central intake for applying to most case management and supportive housing agencies in Toronto (including Scarborough, west of Port Union Road)
Online Application (can be completed independently, no physician referral required) – Website

Telephone and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Support (24-hour)
 York Support Services Network – Ph: 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or (TTY) 1-866-323-7785; Website (York Region and South Simcoe; phone support to North York)
 Krassman Centre 24/7 Peer Support – Ph: 1-888-777-0979
Streamlined Access
 Central intake point for applying to mental health case management, community support, and supportive housing agencies in York Region; Website; Ph: 289-340-0348; Toll Free: 1-844-660-6602 (You can call Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30 pm)
 Online Application: Website
Search Tools
 One Stop Shop Directory – Website
 York Region on a Budget (information re: local community resources) – Website
 Health Line, York Region – Website
ementalhealth.ca– Canada-wide directory; Also provides general mental health information

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Parkdale – Queen/Dufferin, Ph: 416-537-2455
Queen West – Queen/Bathurst, Ph: 416‑703‑8482 x.2100
Satellite – Queen/Roncesvalles, Ph: 416 537 8222
Individual counselling (6-12 sessions typically). Also offer peer support and groups (incl. post-partum, fathers drop-in, anger management).
Priority for marginalized, low-income/social assistance/ no insurance coverage, newcomers, precariously housed.
Catchment: Parkside Dr to Yonge St., Bloor to Lakefront. *No catchment for postpartum service
Wait time: 1 week to 1 month.

Accessing the right mental health care can be an overwhelming or difficult process if you aren’t sure what you need or what is available. This guide can help you navigate options for mental health support, and also consider what might be the best form of support to fit your needs.

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Bloor/Islington (Etobicoke) – Ph: 416-233-0055 ext. 1237
Sheridan Centre (Mississauga) – Ph: 905-403-8860 ext. 5253
Short-term counselling services for children, youth, and adults. Also offer a variety of social services (resettlement and refugee, family violence and addiction, women’s and family wellness, employment, youth services).
Population: All welcome.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: No wait time currently.

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

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Brampton – Sunny Meadow Blvd; Ph: 905-790-0808
Malton – Drew Rd, Mississauga; Ph: 905-677-0889
Individual supportive counselling and case management services; also community support, concurrent disorders group.
Population: Language – English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 2-3 months.

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Dundas/Parliament – Ph: 416-203-4506
Counselling, long- and short-term case management, and advocacy.
Priority to low-income and precariously housed, limited access to other services.
Catchment: Housed Clients – King to Gerrard, Sherbourne to Don River; Homeless Clients – Lake Ontario to Bloor, Yonge Street to Don River.
Wait time: 2-3 months.

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Kipling/Rexdale and Jamestown Hub – Ph: 416-744-0066 x2
Counselling and case management services.
Also the site for a counselor from Family Service Toronto (Can access both via intake telephone number.
Catchment: Hwy 427 to Humber River, Steeles to Dixon Rd
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 3-4 months.

Lawrence/McCowan Rd.
Ph: 416-438-6880
Email: info@rosaliehall.com
Individual, couples, and family counselling. Also offer parenting groups, employment support, and child development centre.
Population: Pregnant youth and young parents.
Cost: No cost.

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Dufferin/Eglinton – 2700 Dufferin Street, Unit 90; Ph: 416-781-4199
Also offer group programming (incl. wellness, mental health and addictions, social groups, and more).
Drop-in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4:00-8:00pm; Monday, Friday, and Saturday 12:00-8:00pm.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Free.

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2901 Lawrence Ave E. Suite 101
Ph: 416.439.7473
Email: info@safht.ca
Short term counselling (8-12 sessions). Also offer groups, case management, resource finding.
Population: All welcome Note: Physician referral required.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 6-8 weeks.

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Markham/Lawrence – Ph: 416-847-4101
Sheppard/Kennedy – Ph: 416-297-7490
Eglinton/Brimley – Ph: 416-640-7391
Individual counselling, may be able to offer couples counselling (no legal issues) and also trauma counselling. Also offer caregiver, seniors, family, and youth services, hospice/bereavement care, sexual assault and domestic violence care centre.
Population: Scarborough residents.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Roughly 1-4 months.

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Markham/Ellesmere – Ph: 416-439-7111
Individual counselling for women dealing with/recovering from abuse and violence. CBT and strengths-based approach.
Population: Those who identify as women.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 1 month.

Provide information to help you understand what contributes to mood concerns as well as evidence-based therapeutic tools and exercises to help you manage and prevent these concerns.
 Mind over Mood** (Greenberger and Padesky) – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
 DBT Made Simple (Van Dijk) – Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
 Calming the Emotional Storm (Van Dijk) – DBT
 The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety** (Forsyth and Eifert) – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
 Full Catastrophe Living** (Kabat-Sinn and Nhat Hanh) – Mindfulness Meditation
(**available at TWH Patient and Family Education Library)

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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.

Most apps offer skills and tools for managing symptoms, as well as diaries/trackers/record-keeping for moods/feelings/thoughts. Most of these apps are supported by both Android and iOS and can be found on the app store.
Skills-based Support:
 What’s Up
 Sanvello (formerly Pacifica)
 Mindshift
 Self-Help Anxiety Management (SAM)
 PTSD Coach Canada
 CBT-i Coach (for insomnia)
Mindfulness Meditation:
 Headspace
 Simple Habit
 Calm
 Stop, Breathe, and Think
 OMG. I Can Meditate!
(please note: while the apps are free, some have in-app costs)

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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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The Queensway/Park Lawn Rd – Ph: 416-231-7070
Individual, couple, and family counselling and case management services. Also offer group services.
Self-referral: complete Request for Services Form
Catchment: Kipling to Humber River, Gardiner Expwy to Eglinton.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 3-4 weeks.

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Ph: 1-800-380-9367
Provides support in navigation of the mental health and addictions service system for youth aged 13-26 and their families, who live in Toronto and the GTA.

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Neilson Rd, North of Sheppard Ave
Ph: 416-644-3539 x.242
Email: rhamlet@taibuchc.ca
Three types of counselling offered: General counselling for adults; general counselling for youth/young adults; and structured CBT (All typically 12-16 sessions). Not able to provide support for PTSD/trauma, or CAS-involvement.
Population: All Malvern area residents (M1A/M1B). Black community across GTA.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Not currently accepting referrals for adult services.

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

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Directory and search tool for health care and community resources across Ontario.

Online Chat
Ph: 416-960-9276
Text: 647-557-5882
Operated by peers who have lived with mental illness.
Hours: 8:00pm-12:00am, 7 days/week.

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Oakville – 905-845-3811
Milton – 905-845-3811
Burlington – 905-637-5256
Individual, couple, and family counselling offered. Short-term model (10 session).
Cost: Sliding scale fee.
Wait time: At least 2 months.

Online Chat
Ph: 416-408-4357
Operated by volunteers, offer both emotional and crisis support.
Hours: Available 24/7.

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Locations across Toronto
Contact therapist directly and say that you found them on TIRP website and you are looking for low-cost therapy.
Individual and couple counselling. For more information on relational therapy, visit their website.
Population: All welcome.
Cost: Student therapist – $25, Senior/couples therapist – $40-80.
Wait time: Dependent on each therapist.

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Locations across Toronto
Contact therapist directly.
Individual therapy, using psychoanalytic approach. For more information on psychoanalytic psychotherapy, visit their Website. Dependent on professional. MDs are OHIP-covered.
Population: All welcome.
Wait time: Dependent on each therapist.

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Bloor/Bathurst – 692 Euclid Ave; Ph: 416-901-9020 ext. 20, or contact therapist directly
Individual, couples, and group therapy options with different mental health professionals – includes GP-psychotherapists (OHIP-covered MDs are OHIP-covered).
Population: All welcome.
Wait time: Dependent on each therapist.

Website.

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Jane/Trethaway – Ph: 416-645-7575 Ext. 2050
8-10 individual counseling sessions as well as group sessions for individuals living with a mental illness or substance use concerns.
Physician referral preferred, but can self-refer.
Catchment: For residents of the Rockcliffe-Smythe and Mount Dennis neighbourhoods.
Wait time: 2 months.

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Jane/Rutherford – Ph: 905-303-8490
Individual counselling, Also offer group programming (anxiety group, caregiver support group).
Population: Open to York region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: Unknown.

(Previously Anne Johnston Health Station)
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Yonge/Montgomery – Ph: 416-486-8666
Individual, couples, and family counselling and case management for youth (13-29), seniors (55+) and people with spinal cord injuries.
Catchment: Highway 401 to Bloor Street and Bathurst Avenue to Bayview Avenue People with physical disabilities: City of Toronto.
Wait time: 6 to 8 weeks.

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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Newmarket – Toll Free: 1-855-853-9270; Central Intake: 905-853-9270 x. 111
Call Central Intake on Thursday mornings (10:00am-12:00pm)
Individual counselling (solution-focused, ~10 sessions). Also offer: Transitional support counselling for women leaving abusive relationship; group programming (wellness, employment and financial empowerment).
Population: Women (18+). Resident of York Region.
Cost: No cost.
Wait time: 4 months.

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Yonge/Carlton – Ph: 416-593-7655 ext. 7
email: info@whiwh.com
Individual therapy: up to 15 weekly sessions.
Priority to: HIV+ women, pre/post-natal (1 year), ages 16-25, and transgendered. Also offer various groups.
Population: Racialized women
Wait time: Priority: 2-3 months; Other: 6-8 months

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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.

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email: info@ysm.ca
Gerrard/Parliament – Davis Centre, 270 Gerrard St E; Ph: 1-800-416-5111 or 416-929-9614 ext. 3235
Hours: Thursdays, 4:30pm-8:30pm; opens at 4:15pm; last arrival at 6:45pm.
Cost: Free.
Population: Everyone is welcome
No health card is needed. No set limit to number of visits.