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Patient Resources

At the Thompson Centre, in addition to providing treatment for individuals within our community, we are working towards providing patients with a variety of tools to help them learn more and manage their OCD and related disorders. We cannot endorse these resources; however, as they become available to us we add them to the listing of patient resources below.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

OCD patient & family handbook

Download the OCD patient & family handbook » This information guide is for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their family members, friends, and anyone else who may find it useful. It is not meant to include everything but tries to answer some common questions people often have about OCD. The information in this guide can also be used to help people and their loved ones discuss OCD with treatment providers in order to make informed choices. We hope that readers will find the information useful.

Books

For friends and family

Internet resources

Community Resources (GTA)

CBT for OCD Group
Starting March 2018
St. Joseph's Health Centre
30 The Queensway
Toronto, Ontario M6R 1B5
Contact: Joanna Smoley, 416-530-6486 ext. 3921
*Must be an existing patient of St. Joseph's Health Centre*

Anxiety Empowered - Support Group
Location: Heart Lake Presbyterian Church, 25 Ruth Avenue, Brampton, Ontario
Day/Time: every Tuesday evening (except July & August) 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contact: Phone: (905) 451-2123
Email: info@cmhapeel.ca
Note: A progressive support group for individuals working towards managing their anxiety.

O.C.A. Toronto (Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous Toronto)
ocatoronto.ca

OCA Toronto is rooted in the 12 Step Program and is affiliated with OCA World Services. Their website contains resources and information on daily virtual & phone meetings, which include opportunities for sponsorship in the 12 Step Program for OCD.

Our confidential meetings employ various formats including personal stories and thematic presentations; but the voluntary sharing of our experiences, strength and hope is at the heart of every meeting. Members also have the opportunity to exchange phone numbers and e-mail addresses and join our confidential Facebook group.

There are no dues or fees and meetings are open to those with OCD; as well as their supporters. Although our in-person meetings began in Toronto, we are now pleased to be able to welcome attendees from anywhere via Zoom/phone. Those of us at OCA who are receiving professional help for OCD have found this program a welcome addition.

You are no longer alone!
OCA is a support group, not a crisis line.

Virtual & Phone Meetings:
Fourth Saturday of each month.
10:00am – 11:30am (EST)

Contact
Jennifer: ocatorontogroup@gmail.com
Joe: jj14@rogers.com
John: 416-419-4665

Please contact Jennifer if you wish to receive our BCC updates with links to meetings, and related event opportunities.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support
Location: 120 Carlton Street, Boardroom
Day/time: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm
Facilitator: Rick Silver
Email: ocddowntown@hotmail.com

The OCD Psycho-Ed Peer Support Group for Families and Friends
Location: 36 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 602, Toronto
Register: Noah at noaht@mooddisorders.ca
Contact: 416–486–8046

The OCD Psycho-Ed Peer Support Group for Individuals
Location: 36 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 602, Toronto
Register: Noah at noaht@mooddisorders.ca
Contact: 416–486–8046

Toronto–Eglinton Self Help Group
Location: Central Eglinton Community Centre
160 Eglinton Ave., East
Day/Time: 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Harold
Note: Group closed July and August – no registration required.

OCD Toronto Support Group
There are two meeting formats: some months will be in person and some months will be virtual via Zoom..
Location: Romero House, 1558 Bloor Street West
One block west of Bloor and Dundas on the north side. Easy access to the meetings through TTC subway station "Dundas West"
Day/Time: 3^rd Tuesday from September to June, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Facilitator: Nathan (647-290-9409)
Email: ocdtorontocan@gmail.com
Note: Meetings held from September to June. Group closed in July and August. Email registration is required.

Mobile Applications

CBT

CBT Adult – Private

CBT Associates
1-866-679-3791
www.cbtassociates.com/

Clear Path Solutions
Tel : 416-597-2614
Toll-Free : 855-644-5550
Fax : 416-644-1151
www.clearpathsolutions.ca

Expertise in anxiety disorders & CBT
Elana Segal
(MSW, RSW)
1174 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 204, Toronto, ON M6C 2E3
(Located in Central Toronto by Eglinton West Subway)
416-828-5930
www.childandfamilycounselling.com

Dr. Heather Wheeler, Clinical Psychologist
225 - 1333 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2J1V1
416-788-3038
(Adolescents, adults and seniors) CBT & MBCT

Margret Hovanec, Psychologist
253 Danforth Avenue, Suite 300,
PO Box 65090,
Toronto, ON
M4K 1N0
416-861-1562

Donna Ferguson Psychologist
Psychological Trauma Program, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5S 2G8
416 937-2164
donnaferguson2@gmail.com
Adults
Anxiety Disorders including panic disorder/ agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder,
obsessive compulsive, OCD spectrum disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobia

Katherine Feleki MD, Medical psychotherapy (GP psychotherapy)
190 Wellington St, #201, Kingston ON K7L 3E2
613-542-3105

Jon S. Novick, MDCM FRCPC, Psychiatrist
2209 Bloor Street West, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M6S 1N5
Ph: 416-619-4994
Fax: 416-619-5984 jon.novick.md@gmail.com

Michael Neszt, Psychiatrist
30 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M6R 1B5
Alternate Contact Gwen Yorston, clinic manager, gyorston@stjoestoronto.ca
Referrals would be limited by the SJHC Collaborative Care Clinic external referral catchment area and requirements.
Referral information is available on our website: https://stjoestoronto.ca/areas-of-care/outpatient-mental-health/

MindFit
Director: Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych
Psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists specializing in OCD and BFRBs.
Self-referral (ages 4-70 years)
Individual therapy for OCD and BFRBs as well as parent/family support
Supporting anyone within Ontario, virtual services, sliding scale available
CBT and Habit Reversal Therapy/Treatment
Call: 647-646-3348
Email: info@mindfit.ca
Website: https://mindfit.ca

CBT Adult – OHIP Covered

Baycrest Health Centre
3560 Bathurst Street,
Toronto, ON
M6A 2E1
416-785-2500
Mood Disorders Clinic Ext. 4293
Depression (Day Program) Ext. 2322
Geriatric Community Services Ext. 2730

Centre for Addiction and Mental Heath
250 College Street,
Toronto, ON
M5T 1R8
416-535-8501 x 2505

Anxiety Disorder Clinic
Dr. Eilenna Denisoff
416-535-8501 x77358
CBT- Treatment/Therapy
Individual therapy for depression
15 sessions
Self-referral (18 to 65 years)

Toronto Centre for Cognitive Therapy (TCCT)
Greg Dubord, Psychiatrist
36 Toronto St.,
Suite 850
Toronto, ON M5C 2C5
416-777-6699 x 2
www.cbt.ca
greg.dubord@gmail.com

Peter Sakuls, GP psychotherapist
1466 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5R 3J3
416-483-8111
Limited spaces for new psychotherapy patients. If you want to see me for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for an anxiety disorder, email at mail@drsakuls.com

CBT Associates
Offices in Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Aurora, and Unionville
info@cbtassociates.net
647-693-8187
Toll free: 866-679-3791

Lakeshore Medical Group
345 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 502
Oakville, ON L6J 1J5
Dr. Deborah Grapko
(905) 845-4511

Burlington Centre For Osteopathy & Athletic Therapy
2050 Mount Forest Drive
Burlington, ON L7P 1H5
Dr. Deborah Grapko
(905) 331-1547

Hamilton Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
217 Locke Street
South
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4B6
905- 527- 2507

Carol Heusser, Psychologist
302- 145 Queen Street E., Brampton, ON L6W 3P8
905-457-6525
drheusser@bellnet.ca

Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy
418 North Service
Rd. E., Suite 3A
Oakville, ON
L6H 5R2
905-901-0597

Oakville Centre for Cognitive Therapy
1235 Trafalgar Road,
Suite 405
Oakville, ON
L6H 3P1
905-335-1397
www.oakvillecbt.ca
8 Psychologists
-Child/adolescent/adult (individual/couples) and family therapy (no group therapy) – referral not required
- CBT for Anxiety Disorders: panic disorder, social phobia, GAD, PTSD, OCD; Depression; Stress; Adjustment Disorders and relapse prevention

Joanna McBride, Psychological Associate
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
408 Queens Avenue London, ON
N6B 1X9
519 860-4389
www.mcbridecbt.com
Self or physician referrals accepted by phone or fax

CBT Clinic
Tel: 416-480-4073
Fax: 416-480-6878
Referral: From GP required
Mark Fefergrad, Psychiatrist
Gili Adler Nevo, Psychiatrist 416-480-6833
Youth CBT (ages 13-18)

Aberfoyle Clinic CBT therapists
304 The East Mall, Suite #102,
Etobicoke, ON (Bloor & the East Mall)
Tel: 416-231-7968

Anxiety Clinic – MBCT Group
399 Bathurst St., 9th floor
Credit Valley Hospital
**Short-Term Active Reintegration Program (START)
Toronto Western Hospital
Tel: 416-603-5747
Tel: 905-813-4029
Serves people within catchments area – for mood, adjustment, or anxiety disorders.
-Aimed at relapse prevention, group therapy using mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral strategies
-Program runs max. 12 weeks, client attends average of 10 groups/wk, 3-5 days/wk.
Adult Mental Health Program

Humber River Regional Hospital
Keele St. Site,
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-658-2022
Fax: 416-658-2009
Anxiety and depression groups

CBT Adult – Outside of Ontario

CBT Adult – Other Therapies

CBT - Children and Adolescents

Centre for Addiction and Mental Heath
250 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R8
416 535-8501 x 2505
Day Treatment Service - Mood or Anxiety Disorder
Assessment and treatment of children ages 4-17 who are having problems with anxiety. Self-referral.

The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Tel: 416-813-6582
Fax: 416-813-7361
veronica.romano@sickkids.ca

Anxiety Disorders Program, Veronica Romano – intake worker
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy
418 North
Service Rd. E., Suite 3A,
Oakville, ON
L6H 5R2
Tel: 905 901-0597
Fax: 905-901-9773
info@haltontherapy.ca
www.halthontherapy.ca

Children, teens and adults, group for age 8 and up
No referral required

Oakville Centre for Cognitive Therapy
1325 Trafalgar Road, Suite 405,
Oakville, ON
L6H 3P1
905-335-1397
www.oakvillecbt.ca

8 psychologists
- Child/adolescent/adult (individual/couples) and family therapy (no group therapy) – referral not required
- CBT for Anxiety Disorders: panic disorder, social phobia, GAD, PTSD, OCD; Depression; Stress; Adjustment Disorders and relapse prevention

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Ian Shulman, Psychologist
466 Speers Road, Third Floor Oakville, ON L6K 3W9
905 849-1288
www.shiftct.com
children/adolescents/adults/couples
- Anxiety Disorders including obsessive compulsive, panic disorder/ agoraphobia, excessive worry, extreme shyness, trauma-related issues and specific phobias. Assessment and treatment of depression and unexplained medical symptoms. Oppositional and explosive behaviour, managing ADD/ADHD across the life span

Dr. Mary Owens, Psychiatrist
2200 Yonge St., Unit 1712, Toronto, ON M4S 2C6
Phone: 416-488-8035
Debby Zweig, Psychologist
York Central Hospital, 10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4Z3
Tel.: (905) 883-2318
Fax: (905) 883-2292
www.mackenziehealth.ca
Contact Person: Debby Zweig, Ph.D., C. Psych., Coordinator, Child & Family Clinic

Mental Health Program
Dr. Lisa Weiser, Psychologist
Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket, ON
905-889-2679
Referral must be faxed to: 905-830-5977
Must be between 6 – 18 years old
Must live in York Region
York region will fax us back to confirm receiving referral
We must contact parents to tell them to contact York Region

Mel Devine
416-256-1552

Terry Gerling Psychologist
416-921-8692

New Bridges, Child & Adolescent Psychological Services
25 Imperial Street #300
Toronto, ON M5P 1B9
416-428-1506

Dr. Michelle Neufeld
mneufeld@newbridges.ca
Dr. Alisa Kenny Bridgman
abridgman@newbridges.ca
Dr. Iris Kaidar
ikaidar@newbridges.ca

Dr. Revital Ben-Knaz (registered psychologist)
Tel: 416-220-1341
Cell: 416-518-9763

Elana Segal (MSW, RSW)

416-828-5930
www.childandfamilycounselling.com

CBT Associates
Offices in Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Aurora, and Unionville
info@cbtassociates.net
647-693-8187
Toll free: 866-679-3791

Blue Balloon Health Services
Toronto: 416-229-0749
Burlington: 905-333-9730
Aurora: 905-751-0970
Kitchener/Waterloo 519-957-9595

CBT – George Hull Centre
Marianne Gocker & Anat Elbaum

Dominique Darmarin
416-622-8833 x258

Dr. Heather Wheeler, Clinical Psychologist
1333 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 225, Toronto, ON M2J 1V1
416-788-3038
(Adolescents, adults and seniors)

Dr. Hanna Ratjen
360 Dupont Street, Toronto, ON
M5R 1V9
416-606-1012

Children and Adolescents - Other Resources

Autism & Intellectual Disability

Art Therapy

Learning Disability

Play Therapy

Psychoeducational Testing

Trauma Related Physiotherapy

Additional Clinical Resources

Additional Professional Resources – Adult & Children

Acute Mental Health

Bullying

Coaching - General

Dieticians

Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre

Language and Culture

Occupational Therapists

Psychosis

Sleep Disorders

Trichotillomania & Skin Picking

Books

Community Resources

Internet Resources

Mobile Apps

Documentaries & Videos