In Ontario, there are several ways to get mental health care depending on your needs. A good starting point is your family doctor or nurse practitioner, who can assess your concerns and discuss treatment or referral options. You can also call Health811 at 811 for free, confidential guidance and help finding local services. Ontario also offers community mental health programs and the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program for eligible adults.
For private therapy, you can contact a registered mental health professional directly. For example, The Insight Clinic provides psychotherapy and other mental health services for individuals, families, children, and adults in the Durham Region, with in-person and online options.
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency or are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.