Eligibility Criteria

Who is eligible?

Typically, we see clients with a variety of presenting issues, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety (may include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific fears and phobias)
  • Depression and other mood difficulties
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Interpersonal issues
  • Adjustment issues
  • Behavioural issues

Given that our Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT) does not have a full-time counselling staff, psychiatrist or emergency services; and treatment is conducted under supervision, we cannot provide services when there is a risk of frequent or severe crisis or involvement with the law. We do not provide services for the following:

  • Assessments for legal issues (e.g., capacity/child custody and access, intellectual fitness)
  • Families in the midst of custody deliberations
  • Current alcohol or substance dependence
  • Acute self-harm
  • Acute suicidality
  • Acute psychotic disorders
  • Severe eating disorders
  • Problems that are associated with a high risk of legal involvement (e.g., violence, criminal behaviour)