Emergency mental health services? Wondering if anyone knows good places in the area - I've heard Grand River is awful so looking for somewhere I won't just be thrown...
schnauzer_mom replied:
I concur that GR isn't great but please go if you need urgent help. There are a ton of psychologists in the area, you'd need to call around for availability and how they're doing appointments. Video calls are a good alternative most should offer. Take care of yourself stranger!
primo35 replied:
You work at Guelph General? Then you must know that the ER always has a mental crisis doctor working in case people start feeling suicidal. If you want to avoid conversations with your peers then go to any other ER that will help you with what you are feeling. You know the protocol already. Use the system to initiate this conversation.
RaiRaiRaiRaiRai replied:
Wellness Together us 24|7 counselling by phone
DontAskDontMel replied:
If you can get there, Woodstock hospital is fantastic
coffeeepls replied:
Crisis Respite: 519-576-7431 They used to do planned stays, I'm not sure how it is with covid but you could call and check. https://www.thresholdssupports.ca/crisis-respite-residential-program.htm
bebeyoda22 replied:
The Delton Glebe counselling centre has therapists available both in person and online for telehealth. There usually isn’t a wait list so I wouldn’t be surprised if you could start seeing someone this week. Take care of yourself.
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Gerry_McGuinness replied:
Transformation Counselling and Unwind Counselling are doing in person sessions. I think Shalom Counselling is as well.
mrjturnz_11 replied:
My suggestion would be to call Here 24/7 they are the front door to all mental health services in our region. They can send a worker to meet with you anytime of day. They can also provide the assistance you are looking for whether it be monthly counseling or a residential program. They website is [Here 24/7](https://here247.ca) or call them at 1-844-437-3247. There are people that care, it’s awesome you are seeking support when you are in need.
angrycannibal replied:
As a paramedic I understand your concern over getting help at the hospital. Ive tried to help so many people and unfortunately the hospital is not a long term solution. It's great for a referral if you don't have a family doctor but it doesn't offer any long term solution. Have you checked out Frontline Forward? They offer counselling and other services to frontline staff, I'm sure hospital staff are included l. And remember, you're not alone. It's good to see you looking for help.
Just found out our RMT is moving out of the city. Can anyone recommend a therapist in the area?
Juanita A. replied:
I take my daughter to Lance Dawson at Waterloo Sport Medicine on University. I can not say enough about him. He has done wonders for my competitive cheerleader/softball catcher.
Karen E. replied:
Just had a massage by Lance at Waterloo Sports medicine, he is amazing. I have been limping for a months because of my sore hip, he worked wonders. Highly recommend him.
Sharon M. replied:
I second Waterloo Sports medicine for a variety if treatments....
Tracey S. replied:
Try Pauline Vanstone at http://www.pricehealth.ca. She is awesome and very knowledgeable in ART and sports medicine.
Becky H. replied:
Sammy Kay, on Bridgeport. She's great & easy to get in to.
Jenny K. replied:
Ok looks like at Elysis either Ben or Val would be good for sports massage- 519-747-1611 (or they are also on facebook), or you could call Adam at 519-616-7599 who is freshly trained and grew up on Kung fu smile emoticon Hope that helps Jenn!
Jaclyn L. replied:
My husband, Greg Lusk, is a chiropractor who does ART and works out of Vital-Links near the corner of Bridge and Frobisher. They also have RMTs onsite:) http://www.vital-links.ca/
Free to cheap therapy in Toronto? I’m 22 y/o living on my own and to down play it have not been feeling too well. I’m broke, a server/bartender (no insurance), and...
RawrHng replied:
Hey OP, health canada has been paying for professional therapists to help those in need with a 24/7 phone service and it's 100% free for Canadians. 18665850445. hope you feel better soon. feel free to dm if anything ever gets too much :)
nyctophobean replied:
What is your price range?
6ickos replied:
check out [hard feelings.](https://www.hardfeelings.org/) they're located on bloor west, but because of covid they're doing virtual sessions. they focus on low-cost counselling. after 10 or so sessions the rate goes up however. just a heads up. i've had a friend do it and she still sees the therapist she met from hard feelings 5 months later.
uglydeath replied:
I'm in a similar position, and have wondered about this for a couple years now... I can't afford therapy, but, like you, don't wish to project onto the people in my life. I would love to chat with someone qualified, but also empathetic- at least just a handful of times. I don't have a family doctor.
IntTrSting replied:
Hey there! Because you are a youth I would try looking into the free therapy services at Stella's place. Search Stella's place on Google and have a lookski into it. That's where I would go for free therapy when I was 22! Also I would look into zoom therapy! They go for cheaper !
emmabell42 replied:
The Gestalt Institute offer $40 sessions with their 3 rd and 4 th year students. I had a wonderful experience with my Gestalt student therapist.
arrrrghhhhhh replied:
Do you have a family doctor? I was referred to an OHIP covered psychologist. I go to the Albany Clinic for my family doctor and they’re really nice there.
BDW2 replied:
https://bouncebackontario.ca
dragonspiritbabe replied:
I went through https://www.affordabletherapytoronto.com
Does any one have any experience with EMDR Therapy? Has it helped/not helped? If so any, information on therapists who do it?
Michelle C. replied:
I have a blog as I travel the journey to recover from complex PTSD with emdr therapy usually it is psychoanalyst who performs them and unless good benefits not covered long enough to fully recover . The system needs to change https://complexptsdsite.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/swiss-cheese-memory/
Percy S. replied:
One session for free as part of a PTSD study at UWO/University Hospital via Dr Ruth Lanius Research Team. It helped me come to terms with one trauma of concern (I have many). I have a friend that swears by it but I dont know who did it for her. Providers can be found via google search for your area.
Deana R. replied:
I know https://www.facebook.com/135090041930 Theo Fleury found benefit from it.
Anyone have a great Physio-Therapist to recommend for lower back problem? thx
Mallory M. replied:
Anita at Embody Health Centre lives in the neighbourhood. She's great! She's helped me with my back and my knee with great success after both injuries. www.embodycentre.com
We have a lot of active people in our neighbourhood and I was wondering if anyone would know of a good phyiso therapist to help me heal my meniscus injury, also offers...
Cindy W. replied:
Waterloo Sports Medicine at RIM Park was awesome when I injured my shoulder. Would recommend them bigtime! smile emoticon
Kevin D. replied:
I liked Lara Good of Good Practice Physiotherapy on Davenport. http://www.goodpractice.ca
Marnie L. replied:
Absolute Rehab across from Piller's on University Ave in Waterloo. They do everything and very close! (And helped me big time)
Christine L. replied:
I went to Absolute Rehab for both my knee and shoulder injuries and they were great. They are on university across from Pillers. Very close and they have evening appts. There is a chiro and massage and Physio under one roof smile emoticon