Unlocking Wellness: Top Toronto Mental Health Resources Revealed
Are you looking for mental health support in Toronto but are not sure where to begin your search? Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about therapy, or in need of more specialized care, the city has a wide range of resources to explore.
We understand that it can feel overwhelming to begin narrowing down your options, so here are some places to check out, grouped by different types of support.
General Mental Health
If you're seeking therapy, trauma counselling, or support for anxiety, depression, or OCD, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) offers a wide range of programs. Other options include Toronto Psychology Clinic, CBT Associates, and Hard Feelings, which provides sliding scale counselling for individuals facing financial barriers.
Holistic and Body-Based Wellness
For those drawn to mind-body approaches, places like Toronto Healing Arts Centre, Wellness on Ossington, and Oona Wellness Group offer integrative services, including massage, acupuncture, and perinatal care. Some yoga studios, such as The Yoga Sanctuary, provide trauma-informed and gentle classes.
Neurodivergence
For assessments or coaching related to autism and ADHD, check out SAAAC Autism Centre, Kinark Autism Services, and The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC). The Redpath Centre also offers therapy and diagnostic services for neurodivergent adults and families.
2SLGBTQIA+
Organizations like The 519, Sherbourne Health, and Skylark offer affirming mental health care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Pieces to Pathways provides substance use support by and for queer and trans youth.
Indigenous
For First Nations, Métis, and Inuit community members, there are supports in Toronto that recognize the importance of culture, community, and intergenerational healing.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto offers access to both clinical and traditional healing services, including counselling, Elders, and ceremonies. Native Child and Family Services of Toronto provides mental health and family support for Indigenous children, youth, and caregivers.
The Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre offers programs rooted in culture, wellness, and trauma recovery. These services acknowledge the unique experiences of colonial violence, systemic racism, and historical trauma, and provide care that centres Indigenous knowledge and community.
Addictions
If you’re navigating substance use or supporting someone who is, CAMH provides both inpatient and outpatient addiction programs. Breakaway Addiction Services offers harm reduction, counselling, and specialized support for youth and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
The Jean Tweed Centre focuses on women’s mental health and addictions, with trauma-informed and family-centred care.
Spirituality/Faith-Based
If you’re looking for mental health care that includes a spiritual or faith-based perspective, there are a few places in Toronto to explore. The Centre for Mindfulness Studies offers programs that blend meditation with therapeutic approaches.
Faith communities like the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation and the Islamic Social Services and Resources Association (ISSRA) provide counselling and spiritual care. You can also check out meditation groups such as the Toronto Zen Centre or the Consciousness Explorers Club for more secular or inter-spiritual approaches to healing and reflection.
Eating Disorders
Sheena’s Place offers free groups for people affected by eating disorders. The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, helpline support, and referrals. Body Brave also offers virtual programs for eating disorder recovery.
Unhoused or Precariously Housed People and Survivors of Violence
Sistering, Fred Victor, and the Gerstein Crisis Centre provide support for people facing housing instability, mental health crises, or gender-based violence. Women’s Health in Women’s Hands and Interval House offer counselling and resources for survivors.
Grief and Loss
For anyone navigating the loss of a loved one or other major life transitions, organizations like Bereaved Families of Ontario: Toronto and the Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre provide group and individual grief support. Hospice Toronto also offers in-home and community-based grief counselling, including for caregivers and children.
Children, Youth, and Teens
For younger folks, organizations like Skylark, Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS), and Kids Help Phone offer individual and group services tailored to children and teens. Many also support parents and caregivers.
Free or Low-Cost Services
If finances are a barrier to accessibility, you can find low-cost or pro bono therapy through Access Alliance, Toronto Mental Health Support Line, Hard Feelings, the Gestalt Institute, or university-based clinics like the ones at OISE or York University.
We hope that this resource is helpful to you in your search. We recognize that this is just the tip of the iceberg, and that this is by no means a comprehensive list. If you are looking for something we didn’t include above, please reach out to us at Ontario Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, and we’ll be happy to provide additional referrals and support.