How to Find - Counselling and Therapist Services
Site: Halton Region
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Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | There are several ways to access counselling services, depending on your needs, coverage, and circumstances. Need immediate help?
1) Through Your Family Doctor Your family doctor can provide a medical assessment and refer you to mental health professionals and services covered under OHIP. Your doctor may:
Don't have a family doctor?
2. Through an Employee or Family Assistance Program (EFAP/EAP) If you are employed, check whether your workplace offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). These programs typically:
Contact your employer or benefits provider for details.
3. Through Extended Health Benefits If you have extended health benefits through an employer, school, or private plan, review your coverage for counselling services. Many plans provide coverage for:
Coverage limits and eligible providers vary by plan. Online Therapist Directories
Help Finding a Therapist
4. Community Counselling Services If you do not have OHIP coverage, extended health benefits, or an EAP/EFAP, you may be able to access counselling through community organizations. Examples include:
For a full list of general counselling services, go to General Counselling Services listings Looking for Specialized Counselling? Looking for Telephone or Online Support? |
| Hours | Varies by service |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by service |
| Application | Refer to service description |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Address & Map | Halton Region, ON |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Topic Guides |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All "How To" Guides |
| Service Categories | Therapy Referrals |
