Resources

FREE OR LOW COST COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy ProgramFree structured therapy – doctor referral required https://www.ontarioshores.ca/services/ontario-structured-psychotherapy-program

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Now Matters Now 
Free training and peer support groups (DBT focus)
https://nowmattersnow.org/join-a-meeting/

Jacs Support groups 
Free mental health and addictions support groups 
https://jacstoronto.org/groups/

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Jean Tweed Centre  Free Programs for resilience building, parenting through trauma and trauma recovery http://jeantweed.com 

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Hope + Me 
Free counselling and supports for people with mood disorders and family
https://hopeandme.org/

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DBT Free course
Free self-directed structured therapy 
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/

Toronto Distress Centre – Survivor Support Programs (Suicide and homicide loss) 
Free one on one and group sessions
www.torontodistresscentre.com/suicide-loss 
www.torontodistresscentre.com/homicide-loss

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St. Joseph’s Healthcare – Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic 
Free treatment for PTSD, with booster group sessions following treatment
www.stjoes.ca/health-services 

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GPPsychotherapy Locations across Ontario www.mdpac.ca/cgi/page.cgi/Public/fin d-a-psychotherapist.html Online search directory of GP psychotherapists who are currently accepting new patients. 

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Fred Victor – Seeking Safety Group
Free skill-building group for people with traumatic experiences 
www.fredvictor.org 
 

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CAMH

Many options, may need doctor referral OHIP covered up to high cost Multiple locations 416-535-8501 press 2 camh.ca *Referral required

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WoodGreen Community Services

Many options Free & low cost 100-815 Danforth Ave 416-645-6000 woodgreen.org

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Circle of Care

416-635-2860 4211 Yonge St., 4 th Floor M2P 2A9 Counseling and support surrounding the aging process (abuse, grief, depression) Services for both the senior and the caregiver

https://www.circleofcare.com/

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Assessment & Diagnosis Resources:

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FRIDA ADHD diagnosis

https://www.talkwithfrida.com/adult-adhd-diagnosis/

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Springboard

https://springboardclinic.com/springboard-clinic-alternatives/

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Psychotheapy Matters 
https://psychotherapymatters.com/

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LGBTQS+ Resources

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Rainbow Heath 
Providers and programs for LGBTQS+ community 

https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/2slgbtq-health/service-provider-directory/

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The Trans Lifeline

​https://translifeline.org/resource_category/directories/

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Addiction/ Substance Use Resources:

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Al AnonFree in person & Online meetings for people who have been impacted by alcoholism https://al-anon.alateen.on.ca/meetings/?region=toronto

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Children & Family Resources: 

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YWCA Parenting after abuse 
Free 12-week parenting program
https://www.ywcatoronto.org/OurPrograms/supportservices/parentingafterabuse

Family ServicesSingle session drop-in + Workshops & groups:https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/

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Women's Resources: 

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North York Women’s Centre
Free 10 wk support group for reclaiming yourself after abuse 
http://nywc.org/support-groups-workshops/support-groups/

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CAMH Women and Trauma Service, Integrated Day Treatment Service 
Free outpatient program for women who have experienced trauma 
www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/women-and-trauma-service-integrated-day-treatment-service

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Barbara Schlifer Commemorative clinic Free counselling and legal support for women who have survived violence https://www.schliferclinic.com/counselling-services/

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Women’s College Hospital – Trauma Therapy Program
Free program for people who have experienced childhood trauma – doctor referral required 
www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/trauma-therapy-program/  

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Women’s College Hospital – Women Recovering from Abuse Program (WRAP) 
Free Intensive group and individual therapy for women with a history of childhood abuse
https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/trauma-therapy-program/wrap

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Women’s Health in Women’s Hands

 Provides counselling and other health care services to racialized women  intake phone number: 416-263-4918, website: http://www.whiwh.com/mental-health-services

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Mens Resources: 

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Canadian Men's Mental Health Foundation 

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mindfit-toolkit/

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Canadian Centre for Men and Families – York Region

https://ccmfyork.org/

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HeadsUpGuys: Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

https://headsupguys.org/

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SA Resources

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The Gatehouse
Free or low cost supports and groups for child sexual abuse survivors
https://thegatehouse.org/

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Indigenous Resources: 

Anishnawbe Health Centre www.aht.ca Jarvis/Gerrard (416-920-2605) Yonge/Charles – previously Vaughan Rd (416-657-0379) Gerrard site: Indiv. counselling (western & traditional approaches) Charles site: 20 week day treatment for mental health & addictions Aboriginal peoples 

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Shkaabe Makwa

First Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada

https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/shkaabe-makwa

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Noojimo Health:

An Indigenous-owned organization providing virtual, culturally safe counselling to people across Ontario

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First Nations Health Authority

https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools

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Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program

Culturally appropriate support for survivors and their families

https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/indian-residential-schools-resolution-health-support-program/

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Immigration Services:

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Settlement.org 

Provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario

https://settlement.org/

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YWCA 

Newcomer Information Centre

https://newcomersincanada.ca/

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COSTI Immigrant Services

Indiv. & family counselling *Sliding scale fee. Languages: Spanish, English, Italian English: 

https://costi.org/programs/family.php ​

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