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Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP)

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program provides access to evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to Ontarians with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. OSP is a stepped-care program including self-led resources supported by a coach or clinician, and individual or group therapy where required.

Access Information

Primary care providers (family doctor, nurse practitioner) or psychiatrists can refer individuals into the OSP program. Individuals can also self refer. See the website for more information and a self-referral form. Professional referrals can be submitted through Access CAMH. Please indicate “OSP” or “CBT” on the referral form.

Please note the following exclusionary criteria:
• Client is actively suicidal and has impaired coping skills and/or has attempted suicide in the past 6 months.
• Client poses a high risk to themselves, others or is at significant risk of self-neglect.
• Client is self-harming, which is the primary concern.
• Client currently experiencing significant symptoms of mania or hypomania or has within the past year.
• Client is currently experiencing significant symptoms of a psychotic disorder or has within the past year.
• Client has a severe/complex personality disorder that would impact their ability to actively participate in CBT for anxiety or depression.
• Client has requested medication management.
• Client has moderate to severe impairment of cognitive function (e.g. dementia); or moderate/ severe impairment due to a developmental disability or learning disability.
• Client currently has problematic substance use or has had problematic substance use in the past three months that would impact their ability to actively participate in CBT.
• Client requires specialized concurrent disorders treatment.
• Client has a severe eating disorder that would impact their ability to actively participate in CBT for anxiety or depression
*This does not include symptoms induced by medication or substance use.

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/access-camh/referral-form

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All Genders
  • Age: 18 and up
  • Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: Toronto
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English, Interpretation Services
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - Toronto - Stokes Street

Program Website

Website

Address

Bell Gateway Building

100 Stokes Street

Toronto

Operated By

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Referral Contact Information

Central Access - Phone: 1-416-535-8501 ext. 2

Central Access - FAX: 1-416-979-6815

Central Access - Toll Free: 1-800-463-2338 ext. 2