Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP)

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Bell Gateway Building
100 Stokes St
Toronto, ON
M6J 1H4
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416-535-8501
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Toll-Free: 1-800-463-2338 ext 2
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Mon 9am-5pm * Tue 9am-5pm * Wed 9am-5pm * Thu 9am-5pm * Fri 9am-5pm

Application

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.

Languages

English ; Interpretation Services

Area(s) Served

LHINs: Toronto Central

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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.
Last updated: Dec 2, 2024: Suggest an edit