Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) is a publicly funded mental health program available to adults 18+ across Ontario.

 They offer free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat:

• Depression and low mood

• Generalized anxiety and worry

• Health anxiety

• Obsessive-compulsive concerns 

• Posttraumatic stress

• Social anxiety

• Panic attacks and agoraphobia

• Stress and coping

They strive to offer low-barrier access by:

• • Self-referrals are accepted, or providers can submit on behalf of patients.
• • A health card or primary care provider attachment is not required.
• • Treatment is offered by phone, virtually or in person by mental health coaches and clinicians.
• • Services are available in English and French and interpretation is available for other languages.
• • Using a stepped-care model (see attached), most clients begin with self-guided therapy with support from a clinician or coach and may be transferred to group or individual therapy depending on their needs. This model supports fast access to care.

OSP West is not a crisis service and is not suitable for individuals who are:

• Actively suicidal or have attempted suicide in the past six months, currently self-harming or living in crisis.

• Experiencing symptoms of mania, hypomania or psychosis within the past year (not due to medication or substance use).

• Currently experiencing symptoms of a severe eating disorder, personality disorder or cognitive impairment.

• Currently experiencing problematic drug or alcohol use.

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