Have you been referred to our Mental Health Services by your family physician?  Here is some important information:

Because you are a patient with the Centre for Family Medicine, the Ministry of Health pays for your therapy.  If, however, you do not show up for an appointment or cancel without 48 hours notification you will be billed a fee of $50.00.

We do have a wait list.  The receptionist can give you an estimated wait time for your appointment.  If you have access to an Employee Assistance Plan or benefits that cover therapy we suggest you access them first.  If you are in crisis call the Waterloo Region distress line: 519-745-1166 or go to the emergency department at Grand River Hospital.

While you wait:  Take some beginning steps towards a healthy lifestyle (click here) and check out the following websites for helpful ideas to get you started on your goal for a better life.

www.cmha.ca   Lots of helpful information and resources about mental health.

http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au  An interactive site with a good introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).

www.livinglifetothefull.com   An excellent interactive CBT site!!

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/  An excellent site about depression and bipolar mood disorders.

www. aamft.org  Resources for maintaining healthy relationships

www.oamft.on.ca  Resources for maintaining healthy relationships.