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Mental Health Professionals
This section has information on how to find different types of (mental) health professionals.
1. Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Healers and Teachers
Aboriginal elders, traditional healers and teachers help the people using traditional healing practices, which existed even prior to Western medical practices. There are many forms of healing. Some healers work with plants and medicines, some may counsel, and some use ceremonies such as the sweat lodge.
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2. Audiologist
The practice of audiology is the assessment of hearing function (aka auditory function) and the treatment and prevention of problems with hearing (aka auditory dysfunction).
Publicly Funded / Free Services
3. Behavioural, Developmental Therapists/Consultants
Behavioral Consultants are individuals with specialized training in applied behaviour analysis, or a closely related discipline (e.g. psychology, special education, human development) with an emphasis in applied behaviour analysis. They work with individuals with conditions such as autism, developmental disabilities or mental retardation.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
QC, Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2270 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4 Map
613-558-0980
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, East, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ontario, New Brunswick
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16 years and up
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4. Child and Youth Counsellors
Child and Youth Counsellors (CYCs) perform various services to help children, adolescents, and young adults, which include: assessing maladaptive behaviour patterns and socio-emotional functioning in children, adolescents, and young adults; helping with the prevention and treatment of conditions in the individual, family, and community, in order to develop, maintain, and promote emotional, social, behavioural, and interpersonal wellbeing within the context of daily living. (adapted from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counselors).
They may work in private practice, or with an organization such as a hospital, school, or community agency.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5 Map
613-725-3601
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
34 Mayo Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6X5 Map
613-371-3804
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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8 years and up
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
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All ages
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5. Family Physicians
Family physicians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a family physician can provide help on where to go for additional help and support.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
1-800-445-1822
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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6. Family, Marriage and Couple Therapists
A marriage, couple and family therapist specializes in helping concerns and problems in couple or family relationships.
Marriage, couple and family therapy can be given by any professional that has sufficient training, which usually tends to be social workers, psychologists or psychiatrists.
Unlike traditional therapy where the therapist just meets with the individual, family counselling and therapy is where the therapist meets with the individual and one or more family members. The idea is that no matter what the difficulty is, others in the family are part of the solution and thus need to be involved in the therapy or treatment.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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586 Eglinton, Toronto, ON, M4P 1P2
416-298-7333
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-907-4620
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Hey Heather! | Counselling Services
ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ontario, New Brunswick
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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7. Justice Sector (including Law Enforcement, Justice and Corrections)
Individuals with mental health needs may come into contact with the Justice Sector, and similarly, those within the Justice Sector may encounter those with mental health needs.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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8. Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have received specialized training in diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions (such as psychotherapy and medication treatment). Some work in hospitals or mental health agencies. They may also work on their own in "private practice." Because physicians are publicly-funded, one does not need to pay any fees to see a psychiatrist, even for those in private practice.
Looking for a psychiatrist? The best way to see a psychiatrist is to speak to your family doctor to ask about whether seeing a psychiatrist would be helpful. Seeing a psychiatrist requires a referral from your physician.
Looking for a list of psychiatrists in your area? Unfortunately, because demand for psychiatrists is so high, and they are relatively few, it is very difficult to find any lists of psychiatrists. The best option is usually to contact the medical licensing body for whichever province you are in (for example, in Ontario, you would contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.)
Consider seeing a psychologist instead! Psychologists are similar to psychiatrists as they can both provide mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Although psychologists do not treat using medications, the good news is for most conditions, non-medication treatments make a huge difference, such that many times, medications are not even required. View psychologists in your area.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 Map
613-737-7600
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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Up to 17 years
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1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7K4 Map
613-722-6521
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 years and up
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1804 Highway 2 East, Brockville, ON, K6V 7N2 Map
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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1900 City Park Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1A3
613-747-3235
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
University of Ottawa Health Services
801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-564-3950
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
Accepting patients: Unknown
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Up to 17 years
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9. Psychologists and Psychological Associates
Psychologists and psychological associates help people solve problems with mood, behaviour or relationships. They perform assessment of, and provide diagnoses and treatment of mental health difficulties for children, adults, couples, and families who present with cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. They also perform psychoeducational testing for individuals with learning difficulties. They may use therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), behavioural therapies.
They may work as part of an agency, or in "private practice" (which means they will require payment from the client, or the client's private or work insurance).
Publicly Funded / Free Services
401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 Map
613-737-7600
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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Up to 17 years
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1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7K4 Map
613-722-6521
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 years and up
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1804 Highway 2 East, Brockville, ON, K6V 7N2 Map
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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18 years and up
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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600 Sanatorium Road, London, ON, N6H 3W7 Map
519-858-2774
Areas Served: Ontario, Middlesex County
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Up to 18 years
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
305A Second Street East, Cornwall, ON, K6H 1Y8 Map
613-933-4400
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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34 Minovan Miikan Lane, Toronto, ON, M6J 0G3
416-628-4806
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18 - 65 years
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1673 Richmond St, London, ON, N6G 2N3 Map
226-455-1678
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 years and up
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10. Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists (OT) help people function in school or work through learning skills, or by adapting their work or school environment. OTs can assist with mental health by teaching sensory processing and self-regulation strategies; help with fine and gross motor.
OTs usually work with organizations such as schools or through the school board, and some also work in private practices.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4200 Labelle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2270 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4 Map
613-558-0980
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, East, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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1673 Richmond St, London, ON, N6G 2N3 Map
226-455-1678
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 years and up
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11. Pediatricians
Pediatricians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a pediatrician can give advice on where to go for additional help and support.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 18 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
University of Ottawa Health Services
801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-564-3950
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
Accepting patients: Unknown
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Up to 17 years
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12. Physiotherapists
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4200 Labelle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2270 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4 Map
613-558-0980
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, East, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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University of Ottawa Health Services
801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-564-3950
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
Accepting patients: Unknown
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Up to 17 years
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13. Psychotherapists
Psychotherapists provide psychotherapy (aka "talk therapy") and help individuals with difficulties by listening and giving support.
Special training is required in order to become a psychotherapist.
Various types of professionals such as Social Workers or Psychologists provide psychotherapy, and can thus be viewed as being psychotherapists as well.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 Map
613-737-7600
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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Up to 17 years
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312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5 Map
613-725-3601
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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105 Hugill Road, Coboconk, ON, K0M 1K0
647-567-5515
Area Served: Ontario
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18 years and up
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253 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R5 Map
1-888-622-2779 x4162987333
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
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5 years and up
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586 Eglinton, Toronto, ON, M4P 1P2
416-298-7333
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Cameron Counselling
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M6 Map
289-228-3006
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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Danya Daccash, Private Practice Psychotherapist
ON, Canada
613-701-9688
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain, North
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18 years and up
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
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All ages
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2525 Rose-Ville Garden Dr, Windsor, ON, N8T Map
226-784-8804
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ontario, New Brunswick
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16 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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14. Recreational Therapist
Recreational therapists improve people's physical, cognitive and social well being, by using recreation and leisure They work in many settings including mental health agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation programs and long-term care.
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15. Registered Dieticians
A dietitian (RD or PDt) is a regulated health professional that helps people ensure that food is enhancing their lives and improving health. Dieticians can help people cope with issues and conditions such as diabetes, heart health, cancer, infant feeding, picky eating, allergies, digestive disorders, pregnancy, vegetarian diets, as well as eating disorders and healthy eating.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
16. Registered Early Childhood Educator
Publicly Funded / Free Services
312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5 Map
613-725-3601
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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17. Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RN) may be involved with providing mental health care for people of all ages. They may work in many settings including hospitals, addiction and substance use programs, assertive community treatment programs, community health centres, health teams, rehabilitation programs as well as schools. Usually they work alongside other mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and allied health professionals such as occupational health.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4200 Labelle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3Y9 Map
613-247-3527
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
University of Ottawa Health Services
801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-564-3950
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
Accepting patients: Unknown
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Up to 17 years
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2525 Rose-Ville Garden Dr, Windsor, ON, N8T Map
226-784-8804
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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31 Morris Drive, Belleville, ON, K8P 5B3 Map
289-922-8475
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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18. Social Workers
Social workers help people to deal with problems in their personal, family or work life. They help by providing counselling or therapy, or by helping people find necessary resources. Social workers can work in many settings, including family services agencies, children's aid agencies, hospitals, and schools. Many social workers also work in private practice.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
QC, Canada
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All ages
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401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 Map
613-737-7600
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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Up to 17 years
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Support group for parent(s) & caregiver(s) of gender creative/independent & transgender children, teens & young adults
312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5 Map
613-725-3601 x105
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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4200 Labelle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7K4 Map
613-722-6521
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 years and up
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1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3Y9 Map
613-247-3527
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Z5 Map
613-722-2225
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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250 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, M4W 1E6 Map
416-972-9882 x18778289380
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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586 Eglinton, Toronto, ON, M4P 1P2
416-298-7333
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2270 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4 Map
613-558-0980
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, East, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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Hey Heather! | Counselling Services
ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Cameron Counselling
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M6 Map
289-228-3006
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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Danya Daccash, Private Practice Psychotherapist
ON, Canada
613-701-9688
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain, North
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18 years and up
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
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All ages
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Olsen Psychotherapy
526 Alice Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON, P7G 2E8
807-472-0372
Areas Served: Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 - 80 years
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34 Minovan Miikan Lane, Toronto, ON, M6J 0G3
416-628-4806
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18 - 65 years
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University of Ottawa Health Services
801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Map
613-564-3950
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, LHIN Champlain
Accepting patients: Unknown
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Up to 17 years
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2525 Rose-Ville Garden Dr, Windsor, ON, N8T Map
226-784-8804
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Areas Served: Ontario, New Brunswick
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16 years and up
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1673 Richmond St, London, ON, N6G 2N3 Map
226-455-1678
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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19. Speech and Language Pathologists
Speech and language pathologists (SLP) are professionals who work with individuals having specific needs with speech and language, and may also help with feeding and swallowing issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
4200 Labelle, Ottawa, ON, K1J 1J8 Map
613-745-5525
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
2270 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C4 Map
613-558-0980
Areas Served: Ottawa-Carleton, East, LHIN Champlain
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All ages
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20. Neurologists
Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include dementia, epilepsy, stroke and multiple sclerosis (MS).
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21. Veteran's Affairs approved service provider
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