School Refusal (and School Phobia)
School refusal is when a child refuses to go to school. This can happen for various reasons: the child may be having problems with anxiety (such as separation anxiety from parents) or may be actively trying to avoid some stress about school (experiencing problems with peers such as bullying or conflict or having a having a learning condition that makes schoolwork stressful). The usual first steps in dealing with school refusal include speaking with the school and/or taking the child to see his/her family physician or pediatrician for additional suggestions. More specialized help may include seeing a psychologist, counselor or other mental health professional.
Counselling and Therapy
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Provides professional counselling and wellbeing supports to adults and youth (12+), either as individuals or as part of a couple or family. Sessions are ...
20 Anne Street South, Barrie, ON, L4N 2C6 Map
705-726-2503
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 years and up
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Lead agency for child and youth mental health services including counseling / therapy * Autism Program * Forensic Services * Kinark Outdoor Centre * Supervised Access.
20 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3 Map
905-668-2411
Areas Served: Durham Region, Northumberland County, Peterborough County, Simcoe County, York (Regional Municipality)
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Up to 12 years
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Children's mental health organization in Ontario that provides help to children and youth, families and communities.
34 Simcoe St., Barrie, ON Map
705-726-8861
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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A nonprofit registered charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services that offers mental health services to children up to 18 ...
788 Yonge St, Midland, ON, L4R 2E6 Map
705-526-3708 x1800230853418884546275
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 18 years
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This service is for youth between 14-18 years requiring support, counselling or life skills development. Families may be involved.
Services include:
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165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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14 - 18 years
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Walk-in Clinics are the first step in accessing services at New Path.
Walk in Clinics provide free, single-session mental health counselling for children ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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This service is for children up to 18 years of age who are experiencing social, emotional or behavioural problems. Families are also involved.
Services ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 18 years
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We provide a crisis line in mental health support for youth experiencing emotions of sadness, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and threatening behaviour, ...
34 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 17 years
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) (formerly known as Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) is a public hospital providing a wide range ...
700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON, L1N 5N1 Map
905-430-4055
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12 years and up
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INPATIENT SERVICES: Our Inpatient teams collaborate with the child/ youth, caregivers and community service providers in developing a comprehensive plan to ...
600 Sanatorium Road, London, ON, N6H 3W7 Map
519-858-2774
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 18 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Innisfil, ON, L9S 1A8 Map
705-431-2999
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Dr MD Benjamin - BenMD Medical Consultants
15 Gallie Court, Barrie, ON, L4M 7G1 Map
705-728-9843
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes, however there is a waitlist.
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3 - 15 years
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Collingwood, ON
705-443-9259
Area Served: Simcoe County
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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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391 First, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1B3
705-910-1210
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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267 King Street, Midland, ON, L4M 3M4 Map
249-492-2673
Area Served: Simcoe County
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15 years and up
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48 Alliance Blvd., Barrie, ON, L4M 5K3 Map
705-970-3891
Areas Served: Simcoe County, York (Regional Municipality)
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All ages
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Sunlight Psychotherapy
Alliston, ON Map
705-424-7292
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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47 Holland St W, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2B9 Map
905-775-1620
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 16 years
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Lakeview Psychology
11 Lakeside Terrace, Barrie, ON, L4M 0H9 Map
705-998-0575
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Jolene Heida & Associates
74 John Street West, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2B3 Map
416-985-9914
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Stacey Hewgill, Registered Social Worker
Barrie, ON, L4M 6N9 Map
705-718-9149
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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Red Cardinal Counselling
288 King Street, Midland, ON, L4R 3M6 Map
705-427-9649
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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12 years and up
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48 Alliance Blvd., Barrie, ON, L4M 5K3 Map
705-970-3891
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Kristi Martin Psychotherapy
137 Collier Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1H5 Map
705-984-7958
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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McCracken Psychotherapy
138 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3B3 Map
705-323-5402
Area Served: Simcoe County
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5 years and up
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465 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2P1 Map
905-853-1041
Area Served: Simcoe County
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5 years and up
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CBTatHome
Barrie, ON, L4M 1T4
705-718-5805
Area Served: Simcoe County
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13 years and up
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Wendy McQuaig Therapy
180 Coldwater Road West (entrance at corner of Park St and Brant S. West), Orillia, ON, L3V 3L9 Map
705-326-4262
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Soul Body Healer
178 Bayfield St., Barrie, ON, L4M 3B5
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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14 years and up
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8222 Highway 93, Tiny, ON, L0K 2E1 Map
705-481-1925
Areas Served: Simcoe County, Muskoka District Municipality
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All ages
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180 Parsons Rd., Alliston, ON, L9R 1E8 Map
705-704-9066
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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40 Bell Farm Rd, Barrie, ON, L4M 5L3
705-984-4441
Areas Served: Simcoe County, Peterborough County
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All ages
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Grace North Psychotherapy
27 Clapperton, Barrie, ON, L4M 3E6 Map
705-627-2400
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Anita Pal
121 Wellington Street West, Barrie, ON, L4N 1L2 Map
705-321-6267
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Unknown
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10 years and up
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Kids Psychological Centre
9030 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1G2 Map
905-709-3334
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Toronto, Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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5 - 21 years
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SOLUTIONS Rehabilitation & Consulting
5 Quarry Ridge, Barrie, ON, L4M 7G1 Map
705-792-8109
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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15 Sperling Drive, Barrie, ON, L4M 6K9 Map
705-722-3729
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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119 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A6 Map
705-792-1313
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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357 King Street, Midland, ON, L4R 3M7 Map
705-526-6900
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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11 Lakeside Terrace, Barrie, ON, L4M 0H9 Map
705-717-5779
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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48 Alliance BLvd, Barrie, ON, L4M 5K3 Map
705-727-1529
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Judith Smith, Counselling
35 Fourth Street East, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1T2 Map
705-446-0786
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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5720 Forgets Rd, Wyebridge, ON, L0K 2E0 Map
705-528-1793
Area Served: Simcoe County
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8 years and up
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Lindsay Tsang- Counsellor.Coach.Author
151 Essa Road, Barrie, ON, L4N 3L2 Map
705-300-0077
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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88 Ontario St, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1M3 Map
705-443-8535
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Words Of Hope Counselling Services
60 Collier Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1G8 Map
705-220-3599
Area Served: Simcoe County
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6 years and up
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Community Speech and Rehabilitation Services
141 Jewel House Lane, Barrie, ON, L4N 6E1 Map
905-923-7187
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Day treatment programs
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Lead agency for child and youth mental health services including counseling / therapy * Autism Program * Forensic Services * Kinark Outdoor Centre * Supervised Access.
20 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3 Map
905-668-2411
Areas Served: Durham Region, Northumberland County, Peterborough County, Simcoe County, York (Regional Municipality)
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Up to 12 years
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We embrace the alternative learning style by engaging in activity-based learning. We provide students with quality education that caters to their learning ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Simcoe County
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4 - 18 years
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) (formerly known as Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) is a public hospital providing a wide range ...
700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON, L1N 5N1 Map
905-430-4055
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12 years and up
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INPATIENT SERVICES: Our Inpatient teams collaborate with the child/ youth, caregivers and community service providers in developing a comprehensive plan to ...
600 Sanatorium Road, London, ON, N6H 3W7 Map
519-858-2774
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 18 years
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North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) is an integrated agency, providing services to children, youth and their families in the ...
68 Aura Lake Street, Schumacher, ON, P0N 1G0 Map
705-360-7230
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12 - 15 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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8222 Highway 93, Tiny, ON, L0K 2E1 Map
705-481-1925
Areas Served: Simcoe County, Muskoka District Municipality
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All ages
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Drop-in centres
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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The John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka is a not-for-profit, charitable organization providing a broad range of evidence-based and outcome-driven ...
80 Bradford St, Barrie, ON, L4N 6S7 Map
705-828-5670
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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We embrace the alternative learning style by engaging in activity-based learning. We provide students with quality education that caters to their learning ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Simcoe County
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4 - 18 years
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ...
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Walk-In Counselling
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Provides professional counselling and wellbeing supports to adults and youth (12+), either as individuals or as part of a couple or family. Sessions are ...
20 Anne Street South, Barrie, ON, L4N 2C6 Map
705-726-2503
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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8222 Highway 93, Tiny, ON, L0K 2E1 Map
705-481-1925
Areas Served: Simcoe County, Muskoka District Municipality
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All ages
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Housing and Home Supports
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Children's mental health organization in Ontario that provides help to children and youth, families and communities.
34 Simcoe St., Barrie, ON Map
705-726-8861
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ...
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Lead agency for child and youth mental health services including counseling / therapy * Autism Program * Forensic Services * Kinark Outdoor Centre * Supervised Access.
20 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3 Map
905-668-2411
Areas Served: Durham Region, Northumberland County, Peterborough County, Simcoe County, York (Regional Municipality)
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Up to 12 years
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ...
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) (formerly known as Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) is a public hospital providing a wide range ...
700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON, L1N 5N1 Map
905-430-4055
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12 years and up
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Self-help, Mutual Aid and Support Groups
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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La plateforme Autisme-Asperger-Québec (AAQc) se veut une plateforme informative, éducative et inclusive sur l’autisme, les troubles du spectre de ...
QC, Canada
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All ages
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We are a leader in providing direct services, advocacy and education for individuals with serious mental illness, their families and the general public.
Our ...
15 & 21 Bradford St, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
1-705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
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12 years and up
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Supports family members and friends of those living with mental health difficulties, by providing support through education, training and system navigation (i.e. where to find help).
128 Anne Street South, Barrie, ON, L4N 6A2 Map
705-725-0363
Area Served: Simcoe County
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18 years and up
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ...
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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York Support Services Network is a community-based agency that offers a range of case management and community crisis services throughout York Region.
We ...
240 Edward Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 3S9 Map
905-898-6455
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) works to improve the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families.
* We represent and support ...
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8 Map
416-921-2109
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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We are a volunteer-run network of peer support groups for parents and guardians who share similar struggles, experiences, and concerns related to their adolescent or young adult children.
1740 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON, L1V 2R2 Map
1-866-492-1299 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Founded 30 years ago, PCMH’s commitment to support, education, and empowerment has guided the organization’s work and dedication to families. Through ...
180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
416-921-2109 x125
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Innisfil, ON, L9S 1A8 Map
705-431-2999
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Community Health and Resource Centres
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Walk-in Clinics are the first step in accessing services at New Path.
Walk in Clinics provide free, single-session mental health counselling for children ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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We provide a crisis line in mental health support for youth experiencing emotions of sadness, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and threatening behaviour, ...
34 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 17 years
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) (formerly known as Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) is a public hospital providing a wide range ...
700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON, L1N 5N1 Map
905-430-4055
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12 years and up
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General Community Mental Health Services
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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A nonprofit registered charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services that offers mental health services to children up to 18 ...
788 Yonge St, Midland, ON, L4R 2E6 Map
705-526-3708 x1800230853418884546275
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 18 years
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Walk-in Clinics are the first step in accessing services at New Path.
Walk in Clinics provide free, single-session mental health counselling for children ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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York Support Services Network is a community-based agency that offers a range of case management and community crisis services throughout York Region.
We ...
240 Edward Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 3S9 Map
905-898-6455
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) (formerly known as Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) is a public hospital providing a wide range ...
700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON, L1N 5N1 Map
905-430-4055
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12 years and up
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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental volunteer-based support service. Our aim is to meet the needs of a diverse ...
Kingston, ON Map
613-544-1771
Area Served: Central East
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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357 King Street, Midland, ON, L4R 3M7 Map
705-526-6900
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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48 Alliance BLvd, Barrie, ON, L4M 5K3 Map
705-727-1529
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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Other
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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By calling 1-855-310-COPE (2673) individuals are connected with a crisis worker, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The crisis worker will provide an immediate ...
ON, Canada
1-855-310-2673
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
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All ages
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If you have mental illness or are at risk of having mental illness, Stevenson Memorial wants to help you by providing you with resources to manage any stresses ...
200 Fletcher Cr, Alliston, ON Map
705-434-5140
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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We are a children’s mental health centre providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families.
We ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
705-725-7656
Area Served: Simcoe County
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Up to 18 years
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New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County :
COMPASS (Community Partners with Schools) (COMPASS)
This service is for elementary and secondary schools looking for community supports to enhance healthy child and youth development and to reduce social, ...
ON, Canada
705-733-2654 x308
Area Served: Simcoe County
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5 - 18 years
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This service is for elementary and secondary schools looking for community supports to enhance healthy child and youth development and to reduce social, ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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5 - 18 years
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This service is for youth 11-18 years experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioural problems, who require an intensive 24 hour therapeutic setting ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
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11 - 18 years
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This service is for youth 11-18 years experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioural problems, who require an intensive 24 hour therapeutic setting ...
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
705-725-7656
Area Served: Simcoe County
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11 - 18 years
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We are a non-profit education program for children with learning disabilities and those otherwise struggling in the current public school system.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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An internationally recognized psychiatric hospital and forensics research facility located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay in the Town of ...
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care :
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Outpatient Services Program
A community based program providing services to individuals with a serious mental illness who live in North Simcoe.
Offers a broad range of services ...
1156 St Andrews Drive, Midland, ON, L4R Map
705-526-0567
Area Served: Simcoe County
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16 years and up
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The Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) is directly operated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
CPRI provides ...
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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Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and ...
ON, Canada
1-866-925-5454
Area Served: Ontario
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16 - 30 years
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Psychotherapy Matters is an online directory of therapists in private practice, who pay in order to be listed in the directory.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Canadian Art Therapy Association is a voluntary association of art therapists in Canada. To be identified as an art therapist in Canada and the United ...
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G7 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Looking for a psychologist? The Canadian Register of Health ServicePsychologists (CRHSP) has a national directory of qualified psychology providers.
72 Saint-Raymond Blvd, Gatineau, QC, J8Y 1S2 Map
819-771-1441
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only bilingual phone and on-line counselling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional ...
439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
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5 - 20 years
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Professional association that provides psychotherapy training to nurses.
NOTE: Does not provide direct psychotherapy services to the general public.
18 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
647-676-8467
Areas Served: Canada, Peel Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Non-profit association that seeks to transform the mental health sector to be an inclusive society where people achieve full social inclusion.
Promotes ...
140 Holland Street West, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 Map
1-866-655-8548
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of people with physical, emotional, and social challenges through partnerships with companion and service animals.
1010 Polytek St, Ottawa, ON, K1J 9H9 Map
1-888-473-7027
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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151 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON, L4N 9R9 Map
705-735-4776
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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5115 Harvester Rd, Burlington, ON, L7L 0A3 Map
905-633-9000
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All ages
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Barrie, ON
705-721-7185
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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25 Little Lake Drive, Barrie, ON, L4M 7B9 Map
705-795-9708
Area Served: Simcoe County
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7 - 65 years
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Margaret Nelson Consulting
Horseshoe Valley, ON
705-835-0752
Area Served: Simcoe County
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Simcoe County
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4 - 18 years
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34 Mayo Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6X5 Map
613-371-3804
Area Served: Central East
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6 - 16 years
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