As part of the Clinical Services, we also provide Ontario Structured Psychotherapy and Group Psychotherapy with health partners.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program provides free and convenient therapy to help individuals experiencing depression, stress, anxiety and anxiety-related conditions learn strategies and skills to improve their mental health. OSP services are based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is collaborative, goal focused and involves light reading and practice.
Services are offered in multiple languages and are provided in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Across Boundaries and Hong Fook Mental Health Association to individuals in York Region, South Simcoe, North York, North Etobicoke and Malton.
Local OSP services include:
- Guided CBT-based Self-help: The BounceBack Ontario program provides telephone coaching, skill-building workshops and online videos.
- Clinician Assisted Bibliotherapy: Participants receive weekly, 30-minute telephone sessions with a Clinician, and are guided through a gold-standard CBT self-help workbook.
- Individual or Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Participants receive weekly, one-hour sessions with a Clinician, either virtually or in person.
To sign up, complete the online self-referral form or speak to your primary care provider who can submit a referral on your behalf. Once you have signed up, you will be contacted to get started with a service that best meets your needs. If you are between the ages of 15-17, click here to sign up for the BounceBack Ontario program.
Group Psychotherapy
In partnership with University Health Network (UHN), we provide time limited group program for the Chinese community to improve access to psychoeducation and group psychotherapy. The program includes:
Journey to Healing: 10-session psycho-education group promoting mental health, recovery and resilience.
Integrative Behavioral Group Therapy: 12-session psychotherapy group with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness as the three core elements of intervention.
For more information or registration, please contact your psychiatrist or clinician at Toronto Western Hospital or a Case Manager at Hong Fook.