For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here

This is a general summary of the steps to finding counselling services.

• If you need urgent support, see How to Find - Crisis & Distress Services

Family Doctor

Always start with your Family Doctor for medical assessment and referral to connected specialists, covered under OHIP

• Typically refer to psychiatrists
• May also refer or advise self-referral to Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
  • Burlington
  • Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills

If you need a Family Doctor, see How to Find - Doctors Accepting New Patients

Employee/Family Assistance Program

If you are employed, check to see if your employer offers an Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Usually provides short term counselling services
• Usually covers dependent children
• Typically refer to Psychologists or Social Workers

Health Benefits

If you have Health Benefits, check with your benefits provider to see what you are covered for and for assistance with searching for a service provider to suit your needs.

For an online directory of therapists, see these listings:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Ontario Psychological Association
• Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists

For help with finding a therapist, see these listings:

• HeadsUpGuys, Online Depression Resources for Men
• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Ontario Psychological Association, Psychologists Referral Service

Community Services

If none of the above applies to you, or you need general counselling services, see these listings:

• CMHA Halton, Mental Health Services
• ROCK, Individualized Mental Health Services
• Thrive Counselling

For Specialized Counselling services available to Halton residents, see here

For Helplines available to Halton residents, see here

Varies by service

Refer to service description