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View Crisis ResoucesAdults (18 years of age or older) who are experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related problems. This includes:
We welcome referrals from physicians and other mental health care providers. Please note, clients must have a Primary Care Provider to participate in this program.
Referrers can submit referrals electronically, via fax or by calling Access CAMH. Please indicate request for “CBT” or “OSP” on the referral form. Further details on how to connect are here.
OSP offers short-term, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches. OSP includes CBT-based services ranging from self-administered strategies (with support from a coach or therapist) to weekly, one-on-one or group therapy.
The strategies taught in our program require a degree of commitment. They involve:
(please see OSP Overview)
OSP operates on a stepped care model, providing the level of care that best meet an individual’s needs. When someone is referred to OSP, a trained professional will complete an assessment and recommend support at the level of service to best address their needs and support their recovery.
Most people will begin with BounceBack®, a guided self-help program offered through CMHA. Others may begin with individual or group based CBT provided in person or virtually at CAMH or a partner site. Through ongoing monitoring, clients may be transitioned between services within OSP, as needed. For example, if a person starts treatment through BounceBack® and they require more intensive support, they may be ‘stepped-up’ to CBT at CAMH or a partner site.
Not all clients who are referred to OSP will be eligible. Some clients may have needs that are too complex to be treated within the program, while others may have concerns that are out of scope (please see Exclusionary Criteria). In this case, we may suggest other services to meet clients’ needs.
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