Referral Sources
Humber River
Regional Hospital
North York
General Hospital
Toronto East
General Hospital
Sunnybrook and
Women's College
Health Sciences
Centre
Baycrest
Scarborough
Hospital Mental
Health Services
Range of
Services
Referral
Wait List
Details
Contact
Range of
Services
Cost
Wait List
Contact
Range of
Services
Crisis
Intervention
Unit
Contacts
Range of
Services
Brief
Psychotherap
y Group for
Women
WRAP:
Women
Recovering
from Abuse
Contact
Range of
Services
Contact
Range of
Services
Hospital Clinics
Offers outpatient mental health services at no cost
Requires a family doctor referral
Call for details on wait times
Catchment area: Bloor to South, Major McKenzie to
North, Younge to East, Islington to West.
416-249-8111
Offers anxiety and depression groups
No cost
3 month or more
416-756-6642
Offers mental health aftercare, day treatment, mental
health outpatient services including brief
psychotherapy and postpartum depression support
416-469-6220.
416-469-6204; 416-469-7608
Offers many programs for adults 16 years or older
including Brief Psychotherapy Group for Women;
WRAP: Women Recovering from Abuse. There are
also programs for people with severe, persistent
mental illness.
16-20 sessions. 1 year waiting list.
Contact: 416-591-2000
This is an 8 week group program, for women who
suffered sexual abuse or neglect as children and are
struggling with the emotional aftermath. 416-3236400 ext. 4863
(416) 480-4611. www.sw.ca.
Offers programs for adults 65 years and over
experiencing mental health problems including
depression, memory loss, confusion, sleep
disturbances and anxiety
(416) 785-2500. www.baycrest.org
Offers psychological and psychiatric assessment,
psychotherapy, medication if needed and consulting
psychiatrist and psychotherapist
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St Joseph's Health
Centre
Contact
Range of
Services
(416) 495-2400 http://tsh.to/
Has a Community Mental Health Centre which offers
psychiatric day treatment, consultation, shared care
service and groups
Homewood Health
Centre (Guelph)
Contact
Range of
Services
416-530-6591. www.stjoe.on.ca.
Offers in patient programs for adults age 18 to 55,
suffering with generalized anxiety disorder, panic
disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress
disorder plus mood disorders and personality
disorders.
(519) 824-1010. www.homewoodhealth.com
An Ontario public hospital committed to providing
comprehensive and accessible care for people who
have mental health and/or addiction problems. A wide
range of clinical programs, support, and rehabilitation
services are provided at various locations throughout
Ontario. Note, though, that each program has a
different way to make referrals and admissions. The
procedures depend on the services provided and your
clinical needs.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program; Anxiety
Disorders Clinic (ADC)
Requires family doctor referral
OHIP covered
416 535-8501;
www.camh.net/about_camh/guidetocamh.html
905-848-7387
Centre for
Addiction and
Mental Health
(CAMH)
Contact
Range of
Services
Types of
Clinics
Referral
Cost
Contact
Trillium Health
Center Psychology
Department
Contact
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Medical Centre,
Person-Centered
Therapy
Psychotherapy and
counseling centre:
Bloor Clinic
Department of
Psychology, York
U, Psychiatrist
consult
Sherbourne Health
Center
START Clinic For
Mood and Anxiety
Disorders
GP Psychotherapy
Association
(GPPA),
CBT Clinic
OHIP Covered Clinics
Therapists
GPs with psychotherapy experience/training
Cost
One-time $20.00 registration fee; everything else
covered by OHIP
Location
Several locations in GTA
Waiting List
2-4 weeks for day-time appointment with a male GP;
about 4-5 weeks for evening or weekend appointment
with male GP; indefinite period for female GP.
Range of
Individual counseling, couples therapy, support group
services
for managing life management issues
Telephone
(416) 229-2399 or 416-236-0248
Cost
OHIP
Location
Bloor and Dundas (2333 Dundas St West)
Range of
Individual
services
Telephone
(416) 516-6969
Therapists
Dr. Patel (psychiatrist)
Cost
OHIP
Location
York Lanes
Waiting List
Can be seen for consultation almost daily during the
week.
Range of
Individual
services
Telephone
(416) 736-5525; Ext. 1
Waiting List
Average wait is 3-6 months
Referral
No referral required
Cost
free of charge
Range of
Focuses specifically on LGBTTTIQ issues and can
services
provide counseling services for concerns with anxiety,
depression, issues of abuse, substance abuse, &
LGBTTTIQ issues, among other concerns
Contact
Tel. 416 324-4180. www.sherbourne.on.ca
Range of
Medical consultation, individual and group therapy
Service
for anxiety and depression
Wait List
6-12 months
Referral
Must be referred by a family doctor
Contact
416-598-9344. www.startclinic.ca
Range of
Provide referrals to a GP psychotherapist
Service
Covered by OHIP
416 410-6644. http://www.gppaonline.ca/wb/
Cost
Covered by OHIP
Contact
416-777-6699
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Toronto
Reconciliation
Mission Centre
West End Walk-in
Counselling Centre
OISE counseling
services
519 Community
Center
CTYS
Oakville Centre for
Cognitive Therapy
Range of
Services
Contact
Range of
Services
Contact
Contact
Range of
Services
Referral
Wait List
Contact
Range of
Services
Referral
Wait List
Cost
Contact
Contact
Other Clinics
A program for individuals, couples, families
experiencing grief, anxiety, behavioural problems or
abuse
(416) 618-8905. ca.geocities.com/toronto_trmc.
offers counseling to address concerns such as parentchild conflict, difficulties at work and school, effects
of stress, depression, issues related to separation and
divorce, family violence, problems with anger
(416) 394-2424 ext 34
(416) 923-6641 Ext. #2585
519’s mission is serve LGBTTTIQ community in a
variety of ways, including making short-term (up to
six sessions) counseling services accessible to
LGBTTTIQ clients. Can also provide referrals to
other LGBTTTIQ-friendly counseling services and
organizations.
No referral required
Average waiting time 3-6 weeks
416-392-6878 ext. 335 (leave a message).
Offers counselling and other programs/services to
youth ages 19-25.. Specifically focused on
LGBTTTIQ youth issues and youth at risk
No referral required
Average wait time: 1 week
No cost
416-924-2100
905-338-1397
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Self Help and Support Groups
905-773-2305 ext. 31
Depressed anonymous
905-686-3248
Depression Support Group
416-281-9364
Emotions Anonymous (Mood Disorders)
Range of
Offers information on fears, anxiety
Free from Fear
Services
disorders, phobias and related depression,
Foundation (anxiety)
referrals to support group meetings and other
services in the community, advocacy and
awareness outreach
Contact
416-761-6006
416-486-8046
Mood Disorder Association of Ontario
Call anytime for information and support for
OCD Support Group and Range of
Services
persons with obsessive-compulsive disorder,
Helpline
their families or friends
416-920-5887
Contact
416-487-2873
SAD Support Group
Range of
A support group run by a social worked for
SWIFT (Strength to
Services
Persons experiencing low self esteem, mild
Walk in Freedom
depression, anxiety, marital/relationship
Together)
problems, alcohol or drug issues, and those
who feel alienated/disenfranchised.
Contact
905-707-5691. www.swiftselfhelpgroups.org
Alive Canada
Range of
Services
Contact
self-help groups for those with suicidal
tendencies
519- 973-1989
Recovery Inc
Range of
Services
Contact
offers self-help method and will training for
those with mental health problems
905-812-7935 or 416-494-6412
Emergency and Crisis Situations
Emergency of Local Hospital
416-598-1211 or 416-486-1456
Distress Centers
416-929-5200
Gerstein Center
416-469-6204
Toronto East General: Crisis Intervention
Humber River Regional Hospital (formerly
(416) 747-3833.
York Finch General Hospital: (close to York).
Emergency Mental Health Services.
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Ontario Psychological
Association,
Dr. Joan Hulbert
Dr. Jonathan Quek
Dr. Evelyn Sommers
Dr. Lynne Angus
Dr. Rencker
Dr. Harley Wideman
Dr. Blackstock
Registered Psychologists
Range of
Provides information on psychological
Services
matters that affect your personal wellbeing. By contacting the association
directly, you can obtain information on
psychological services available in your
area.
Contact
416 961-5552. www.psych.on.ca
Location
Contact
Fee
416-544-8228
416-733-8503
416-260-5497
Beaches location
416-736-2100 x 22615
Covered by OHIP
Contact
416-960-3351
Dr. Tami Kulbtski
Fee
Contact
Details
Dr. Reg Reynolds
Contact
Details
Contact
Dr. Martin Resnick
Details
Dr. Elizabeth Bolger
Contact
Details
Location
Cost
Referral
Contact
Details
Dr. Marsha Rothstein
Location
Cost
Referral
Contact
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Cost
Associates of Toronto
Referral
416-496-9885
Has a sliding Scale
416-651-2577
a 30ish very gentle and talented Adlerian
psychologist in Richmond Hill
416-708-7022
An excellent multi talented and very
experienced psychologist in Oakville)
905-467-9565
(A very experienced, caring, and skilled
psychologist in Mississauga
416-492-6252
Private Practice Psychologist
Baview Village Mall (Shepphard &
Bayview)
$160 per hour.
Self-referral.
416-487-7475
Private Practice Psychologist
St. Clair Str West
$170 per hour
Self-referral
416-413-4900
Sliding fee scale, typically $190/hr
Self-referral
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Contact
416 363-4228. www.cbtassociates.net
Kelly, Saunders and Associates
Range of
Services
Contact
Psychologists who offer treatment to
those suffering from anxiety disorders.
(416) 597-2614
Behaviour Therapy Institute
Range of
Services
Offers psychological treatment for
adolescents and adults suffering from
anxiety disorders.
(416) 928-0858
Contact
Dr. Judi Kobrick
Range of
Services
Location
Dr. Wanda Malcolm
Humanistic and Expressive
Arts Therapists With Sliding
Scales
Toronto Institute for
Contemporary Psychoanalysis
Contact
Location
Contact
Individual, couple psycho-therapy and
consultation related to interpersonal
issues.
Psychodynamic/cognitive approach.
Adolescents and adults.
288 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1S3
Tel: (416) 960-0548
40 Shepphard Avenue West, Suite 507
416-225-5800;
http://www.wandamalcolm.com/
Other Therapy Modalities
ISIS Canada
416-539-9728
Rowesa Gordon
416-488-1928
Sandy Kappa
416 406-1893
Cost
Free therapy with supervised
students
Donna Woodhouse :416-288-8060
Contact
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Services for Women
416-697-8808
Rape Crisis Center
416-323-6040
Women’s Sexual Assault Care Center
416-585-9618
Family Services for Battered women and
abusive men
416-534-7501
Women’s Counseling referral and Education
Services
416-340-4156
National Eating Disorders Center
416-323-6230
Women’s College Hospital Psychiatry Dept
905-273-5622
Peel Rape Crisis Center
Range of
To provide social and recreational
Keele St. Women’s Group
Services
programs for women who have
emotional or psychiatric problems
Telephone
416-789-7957
Post Partum Depression Support Group
Therapy Group for Women: Provides free
therapy group for women
WRAP Women Recovering from Abuse – at
Women’s College Hospital
Wait List
Women’s Therapy Centre at
CAMH
Telephone
Barbara Schlifer Clinic
Details
Range of
services
Brief Psychotherapy Centre for
Women
Women’s Health in Women’s
Hands Community Center
Wait List
Telephone
Cost
Location
Waiting List
Range of
services
Telephone
Range of
Services
905-844-9009
Pam @ 416-530-6850
416-323-6400 ext. 4863 (Group
Program)
6 months wait list
416-535-8501 ext 4401
This non-profit organization offers free
counseling to women who have been
sexually abused at some point in their
lives.
Individual treatment is available,
approximately.
Group therapy is also available for 1214 weeks.
2 month waiting list
416-323-9149 ext. 234
OHIP
Women’s college Hospital
1 year
Individual and group psychotherapy, 1620 sessions
416-591-2000
Focuses specifically on issues of
minority women’s mental and physical
health; can provide both medical and
mental health services at no cost
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Toronto Rape Crisis
center/Multicultural Womyn
Against Rape
Referral
No referral required
Wait Listt
4-6 months
Telephone
416- 593-7655.
Range of
Services
Can provide both counseling in person
and help by phone. You do not need to
be in a crisis currently to call; anyone
who has experienced sexual abuse,
assault, or harassment is welcome
All services are free of charge
Average wait for in-person counselling
3-6 weeks
416-597-8808
Cost
Wait List
North York Women's Centre
Telephone
helpline call
Telephone for
counselor
Range of
Services
Contact
YWCA Toronto, Choices for
living
Range of
Services
Contact
416-597-1171
Offers life skills courses, workshops and
support groups for women -- survivors
of violence, self esteem, assertiveness,
communication, relationships, anxiety
(416) 781-0479 www.nywc.org
A program for Women 25-65 years with
mental health issues related to
depression, anxiety, low self esteem.
(416) 487-7151. www.ywcatoronto.org
International Student Referrals
University health insurance 416-978-0290. Or visit the website @ http:
www.uhip.mercer.ca
policies (UHIP)
Cross Cultural Counseling http://www.utoronto.ca/health/programs/info/cultural.htm
at OISE
Asian Referrals: Dr. Tat
978- 5817
Tsang
754-6688
Dr. Cathleen Lung
416-928-0991
Chinese and Southeast
Asian Survivors
416-963-5393 x2
Spanish Speaking Family
Support Group
1-800-268-0069 or (416) 961-0069
For specific referrals
contact the Ontario College
of Psychologists
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Family Resources
Family services Association Therapists Master’s level training in social work.
for couples and individuals Cost
Ranges from $10 to $90 depending on income
Location
Church & Gerard; Etobicoke; and Rexdale
Waiting
Downtown – 1 week for daytime; 6-8 weeks for
List
evening. Longer waiting time in the other two
locations.
Range of
Individual, family, couples
services
Contact
416-595-9618; www.fsatoronto.com
416-638-7800
Jewish Family and Child Services
South: 416-961-9344
Judy: 416-281-9364
FAME (Family Association for mental
health everywhere)
416-535-8501 x2011
Family Self Help Group
416-461-2000
Family Support Program at Toronto
East General
416-391-3910
Friends and Advocates (North York)
Jane and Finch Community and Family 416-663-2733
Center
Therapists Master’s level social workers, some Master’s
Catholic Family Services
level trained staff with degrees in psychology or
family therapy.
Cost
Sliding scale from $15 - $60 based upon
financial need. No one is turned away based on
finances. Thus, will see clients who cannot pay
anything.
Location
Yonge & Finch, St. Claire & Yonge
Waiting
A week or two, perhaps even sooner.
List
Range of
Individual, couples, family, group, children (has
services
specific services for physical and sexual abuse
victims).
Telephone 416-921-1163 or 416-222-0048
Cost
$60-$100 sliding scale
Markham Stouffville
Family Life Centre
Waiting
6-8 weeks
List
Telephone 905-415-9719
Services
offers family counselling and mental health
COSTI (North York)
services in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Family and Mental Health
Services Programs
Telephone (416) 244-7714
Website
www.costi.org
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www.paniccenter.net
www.myselfhelp.com
www.anxieties.com
http://www.anxietycanada.ca
http://anxiety-panic.com/
www.adaa.org
www.depressioncenter.net
www.211.ca
www.mooddisorders.on.ca
www.nimh.nih.gov
www.psych.on.ca
www.ocdontario.org
www.socialphobia.ca
www.toronto.cmha.ca/
Helpful Websites
Free CBT program for panic disorder
Minimal cost self-help programs for depression, self-esteem,
guilt, and other conditions
Provides information and explanations about anxiety disorder
and ways to treat them. Offers free self-help programs for
treating anxiety.
The ADAC is a registered charity and non-profit corporation
dedicated to promoting public and professional sensitization
and awareness of anxiety conditions.
A search energy for anxiety and mood disorders
Includes information on many anxiety disorders, including a
guide to treatment, and locating a specialist in your area.
Offers free 16-week self-help CBT program for depression.
Provides information on a range of community resources by
location.
Includes information on mood disorders (depression and
bipolar disorder)
Includes references and referrals to national mental health
organizations & self-help groups, a resource list, books and
audiovisual
Includes resources for finding a registered psychologist in
Ontario
Information and support for those with OCD
A support group offered for Social Phobia
Canadian Mental Health Association: Offers information
and referral service to connect you with local mental health
services and providers, including private practitioners, library
books and videos on mental health topics, as well as various
other resources are offered. Tel.: 416 789-7957.
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General Worry
Helpful Books
White, J. (1999). Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A
Relaxation, Cognitive Restructuring, and Exposure-Based Protocol for the
Treatment of GAD. CA: New Harbinger.
Leahy, R. L. (2005). The Worry Cure. New York: Random House.
Panic Disorder
Zuercher-White, E. (1998). An end to panic: Breakthrough techniques
for overcoming panic disorder. CA: New Harbinger.
Social Anxiety
Markway, B.G., Carmin, C.N., Pollard, C.A. & Flynn, T. (1996). Dying of
Embarrassment. CA: New Harbinger.
Antony, M. M. & Swinson, R.P. The Shyness and Social Anxiety
Workbook. CA: New Harbinger.
Burns, D.D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. New York: Penguin
Books
Bourne, E.J. (1990). The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. CA: New
Harbinger.
Foa, E.B. & Wilson, R. (1991) Stop Obsessing: How to Overcome Your
Obsessions & Compulsions. New York: Bantam Books
Burns, D.D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. New York: Penguin
Books
Greenberger, D. & Padesksy, C.A. (1995). Mind over Mood. New York:
Guilford.
Bass, Ellen, and Laura Davis. The Courage to Heal: a Guide for Women
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 3rd ed. (1994)
Blume, E. Sue. Secret Survivors: Uncovering Incest and Its Aftereffect
and Women. (1990)
Brady, Maureen. Beyond Survival: Writing Journey for Healing
Childhood Sexual Abuse. (1992)
Desalvo, Louise. Writing As a Way of Healing: How Telling Our
Stories Transforms Our Lives. (1999)
Loulan, JoAnn. Lesbian Passion: Loving Ourselves and Each Other.
(1987)
Rosenbloom, Dena, and Mary Beth Williams, with Barbara E. Watkins.
Life after Trauma: a Workbook for Healing. (1999)
Fennell, M., (1999), Overcoming Low Self-Esteem, A self-help guide
using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, London: Constable & Robinson
Ltd.
Young, J.E., & Klosko, J.S. (1993), Reinventing Your Life, New York:
Plume
Anxiety &
Phobias
Obsessions and
Compulsions
Depression
Trauma
Self-Esteem
Life-time
dysfunctional
patterns in how one
responds to life
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