Counselling and Support
Search our online database to find more local listings for counselling and support.
These associations can provide online or phone referrals to assist the public in finding a local social worker who can provide mental health counselling and referrals in their area.
Alberta College of Social Workers
British Columbia Assoc. of Social Workers
Ontario Assoc. of Social Workers
Nova Scotia Assoc. of Social Workers
Newfoundland & Labrador Assoc. of Social Workers
New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Ordre professionnel des travailleurs sociaux du Quebec
Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada
These associations can provide online or phone referrals to assist the public in finding a psychologist who can provide mental health counselling and referrals in their area.
Ontario Psychological Association
Phone: 1-800-268-0069
If you live in Ontario, also see our listing of psychologists who are participating in the check up program.
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
British Columbia Psychological Association
Manitoba Psychological Society Inc.
Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
Association of Newfoundland Psychologists
Prince Edward Island Psychological Association
Psychological Society of Saskatchewan
L’ordre des psychologues du Quebec
College of Psychologists of New Brunswick (combined with Association of Psychologists of New Brunswick)
Employee Assistance Programs
You may be employed by an organization that offers
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). If you have access
to these services you can contact your EAP for more information on getting help.
School Counsellors
If you are in school, you can also speak to a counsellor, Public Health Nurse or staff at Student Health Services for additional support.
Faith-based Counselling and Treatments
Numerous faith groups have developed their own pastoral
counseling services for members of their congregation.
You can
access services available through their faith groups.
Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call for health advice or general health information from a registered nurse 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
This means quick, easy access to a qualified health professional who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
To reach TeleHealth Ontario , call:
1-866-797-0000 or TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Mental Health Service Information Ontario (MHSIO)
This is a program of ConnexOntario, which is a health services information umbrella organization which exists to improve access to drug and alcohol, gambling and mental health services for the people of Ontario .
Or call
1-866-531-2600
Toll-free, confidential, anonymous, open 24hrs
The Medical Clinic for Person Centred Psychotherapy
Phone: 416-229-2399
CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Main: 416-535-8501
Emerg: 416-979-6885
St. Joseph’s Women’s Health Centre and Postpartum
Depression Program
Phone: 416-530-6850
Women’s College Hospital Reproductive Life Stages Program
Phone: 416-323-6230
Mt. Sinai Perinatal Psychiatry Program
Phone: 416-586-4800
Women’s Counselling Referral and Education Centre (WCREC)
Phone: 416-534-7501
Family Service Association of Toronto
Phone: 416-595-9230
Catholic Family Services of Toronto
Phone: 416-921-1163
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Phone: 416-921-2109
Covenant House
Toll-free: 1-800-HELP-308
Website: www.covenanthouse.on.ca
Youthdale Treatment Centres (ages 12-18)
Phone: 416-368-4896
