Finding a Doctor
Getting the Help You Need
There are many people and organizations out there that are professionally trained to help you in your recovery. These include mood disorder clinics, doctors and therapists. Once you have a diagnosis and have found a health professional to walk you through your recovery, you will begin to feel better. Don't get discouraged; finding the right treatment plan can be a long and at times overwhelming process. Take your time and, remember, you can get better.
Talking with your doctor is the first step in getting help for your mental health concerns. The Check-up from the Neck Up screening quiz is not a diagnosis, it's intended to raise awareness about mental health concerns you should discuss with a doctor. You can discuss potential counselling services, psychiatric consultations or medications that may be appropriate for you. Your doctor can also make referrals to a variety of local services.
Below are some organizations that can help you find a doctor in your community.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
http://www.cmha.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association has branches that provide mental health programs and services for individuals and communities across the province. Many branches may also provide information and advice for people with mental illness, their families, and friends who need help finding a family doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, or other health care professional, a family or consumer support group, or other mental health resources.
Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons
These websites include a list of members to assist the public in locating a family doctor nearby.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
College des medecins du Quebec
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
Yukon Medical Council
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
199 Grafton Street
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 1L2
(902) 566-3861
Professional Licensing, NWT
Department of Health and Social Services
8th Floor, Centre Square Tower
Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Phone: (867) 920-8058
Fax: (867) 873-0484
Government of Nunavut
Department of Health & Social Services
Operations & Professional Practice
Nunavut Government Building
Second Floor, Box 390
Kugluktuk, Nunavut X0B 0E0
