What are some online listings I can use to search for a psychotherapist? 

• Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com)

• Theravive (https://www.theravive.com)

• Therapy Tribe (https://www.therapytribe.com)

• Good Therapy (https://www.goodtherapy.org)

• Open Path Collective (https://openpathcollective.org)

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I am a member of the BIPOC community. Are there listings that are unique for me? 

• South Asian Therapists (https://southasiantherapists.org)

• Healing in Colour (https://www.healingincolour.com)

• Clinicians of Color (https://www.cliniciansofcolor.org)

• Muslim Mental Health (muslimmentalhealth.ca  https://khalilcenter.com)

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When I reach out to a psychotherapist, how can I know they are a good fit for me? 

• Check out the Client Rights tab on this website 

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I can't afford Private Practice rates.  What should I do? 

• Double-check with your insurer to see if you have work coverage 

• Look for therapists that offer sliding scale rates 

• Open Path Collective offers sessions that are between $30-$60 (https://openpathcollective.org)

• Search for Government Funded Counselling Agencies near you which offer counselling services for free or at a reduced costs

• Look at Student Training Clinics in your area (ie. Guelph Couple and Family Therapy Centre at University of Guelph)

• Join Therapy Support Groups - this is often more affordable than individual counselling 

• Call Crisis Lines- this is a free service and not just for people who are in crisis 

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Local Distress Line Numbers: 

Guelph: 24/7 1-844-437-3247 or 519-821-0140

Kitchener/Waterloo: Distress and Crisis Ontario (416) 486-2242

Peel Region: Spectra Helpline in Peel 905-459-7777 (Multi-lingual)

Toronto: Distress Centres of Greater Toronto 416-408-4357

London: The Support Line 519-433-2023
Ottawa: Distress Centre of Ottawa 613-238-3311

Kid Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 883-456-4566

TrevorLifeLine (Support for LGBTQ youth): 1-866-488-7386

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If you are in crisis and need Immediate Support, call 911 or visit your nearest hospital. 

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