Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County - BounceBack Program (Online/Telephone Service)

Application

Medical referral * Self-referral * Online referral form to be completed, available on website * referrals cannot be sent directly from a hospital emergency department or in-patient psychiatric unit

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Youth 15-17 years with mild or moderate anxiety or depression

Fees

Free

Languages

English; French ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish and more

Language Note

Other languages available through third-party interpreter services

Area(s) Served

Ontario

Accessibility Note

virtual/telephone service

Description of Services:

Free guided self-help skill-building program managed by the association * available over the phone

Program initiatives:

assists youth to manage mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression
online educational videos or telephone coaching sessions (3-6 month period)
materials and resources to support individuals on their path to mental wellness
based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

* Adults can access this service through a broader provincial program, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) that offers Ontarians with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions, a range of services that are delivered in person, by telephone or virtually