The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program provides individuals with publicly-funded, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to help manage depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. CBT is a structured, time-limited therapy that is problem-focused and goal-oriented and teaches practical strategies and skills. The OSP program provides treatment for: depression and low mood, generalized anxiety and worry, unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears, social anxiety and performance fears, specific fears, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, other anxiety and stress-related problems, and post-traumatic stress.

Am I eligible?

Individuals aged 18+ with depression anxiety-related conditions will have access to different services in the OSP program. The service or services recommended will depend on what’s most appropriate for their needs, with most clients starting with self-administered strategies. For more information, please visit www.therapyontario.ca.

How do I access the program?

In South Georgian Bay (Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, and Clearview), referrals for the OSP program are being coordinated by Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, and services are accessed at the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre. You do not have to be a client at the South Georgian Bay CHC to receive services from the OSP program.

If you are a psychiatrist, a primary care provider (family doctor, nurse practitioner), or other health care professional, you can refer clients into the OSP program. Alternatively, clients may sign up for the program themselves.

CLICK HERE to make a referral or self-referral.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the referral form, please contact Waypoint by phone at 1-877-341-4729 ext. 2883, by email at osp@waypointcentre.ca or by fax at 705-527-0390.

Location

Online and in-person appointments are available with mental health counsellors at the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre.