Are your patients feeling anxious, stressed or depressed?
FREE and CONVENIENT access to evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy for patients (18+) looking to enhance their quality of life and better manage:
- depression and low mood
- generalized anxiety and worry
- health anxiety
- obsessive-compulsive concerns
- other anxiety and stress-related problems
- posttraumatic stress
- social anxiety and performance fears
- specific fears
- unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) services are offered in multiple languages and delivered by a highly-trained mental health coach or clinician over the phone, virtually, or in person.
Over 90%
of participants surveyed said they would recommend Ontario Structured Psychotherapy to family and friends.
Why refer patients to OSP?
- Timely access to high-quality therapy
- Inclusive, offered in many languages
- Collaborative care
- Evidence-based
- Free and convenient
Is OSP a good fit for my patient?
My patient is seeking…
- structured cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and CBT-based self-help for:
- anxiety
- depression
- stress
- sleep
- obsessive-compulsive concerns
- posttraumatic stress
My patient does not have…
- primary concerns of:
- self-harm
- personality disorder
- substance use
- disordered eating
- manic or psychotic symptoms within the past six months
My patient is not currently…
- high risk of harming self/others or has made an attempt within the
last six months
If your patient does not meet these criteria for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program, visit cmha.ca to find additional free mental health and addiction programs and services near you.
Canadian Mental Health Association, in partnership with Across Boundaries and Hong Fook Mental Health Association services in multiple languages to residents in York Region, South Simcoe, North York, North Etobicoke, and Malton.
Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe is the first and only community agency selected to lead the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program as a Network Lead Organization.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy is available through eReferral
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- OSP services are available on the Ocean eReferral Network at no cost for clinicians as part of the Ontario eServices Program.
- All costs are covered, including training and set up
- Ocean is fully integrated with the following leading EMRs:
- TELUS PS Suite® EMR
- Accuro® EMR
- OscarPro EMR
OSP Referral Resources
Click below to download OSP materials to post in your clinic & share with your clients. To request materials, click here.
OSP-CMHA:
- Poster (available in English and French)
- Tear Away Notepad (available in English, Simplified Chinese and French)
- Health Care Provider Guide (available in English)
Introduction to the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
The Canadian Mental Health Association recently presented a webinar on expanding the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program to increase access for patients struggling with mental health concerns. Learn about the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program, eligibility criteria, and who can benefit.
Watch Webinar Recording
Helping Patients Adjust to Life after Cancer Treatment
The CMHA’s BounceBack team co-hosted a webinar on cancer survivorship, common patient challenges, and how primary care providers can address the physical, psychosocial, and mental health needs of their patients during follow-up care. To watch a recording of the webinar, click here.
RESOURCE GUIDE (PDF)
Majority of BounceBack participants experience significant improvements: Behaviour Therapy Journal
After completing the 6 – 8 week OSP service, participants with clinical levels of depression or anxiety reported a 68% recovery rate.
VIEW INFOSHEET (PDF)