Mental Health Week in Canada, the Facts.
The Facts about Mental Health Week in Canada.
#MentalHealthWeek #CompassionConnects
Learn all there is to know about Mental Health Week in Canada and why Help Clinic Canada has launched this week.
The Facts of Mental Health Week.
When? In Canada, every May since 1951, we recognize Mental Health Week. This year it is May 6th-12th, 2024.
Who started Mental Health Week in Canada?
Mental Health Week was started by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Why? This week is a time when Canadians are encouraged to learn and talk about mental health issues. This year’s theme is around the healing power of compassion. #CompassionConnects
Why did Help Clinic Canada launch this week?
Help Clinic Canada is grounded in its mission, vision, and values. The company is breaking down barriers to mental health support and providing access to mental health information and services. Help Clinic Canada is committed to challenging the status quo and ending the stigma around mental health support. They are ensuring that all Canadians have a place to go to find resources and when they are ready to talk. Mental Health Week is a time when all Canadians are encouraged to talk about mental health and learn about mental health issues.
What is Help Clinic Canada?
Help Clinic Canada is online therapy for Canadians by Canadians.
Learn why Help Clinic Canada is Canada’s Hub for mental health support.
Full Fee Services
Help Clinic Canada offers full-fee therapy at standard rates across the country regardless of location, ranging from $130 – $160 (tax included) per hour for individual therapy. No surprises. Most colleges and associations that support the regulation of therapy across Canada have suggested rates, Help Clinic Canada’s rates fall within or below the suggested ranges. The company keeps costs low while putting the majority of the fee into the clinician’s pocket, ensuring clinicians are ethically and fairly compensated for their education and experience. This service is aimed at those with extended health benefits as our clinician’s credentials ensure that your therapy will be covered by most extended health benefit plans.
Low Fee Services
We are offering low-fee services for those who do not have extended health benefits and cannot afford therapy at standard rates. You will need to apply to ensure that you are matched with the appropriate clinician. The process to get you properly matched can take 6-8 weeks. Apply here.
Resources
Help Clinic Canada is committed to sharing resources and information with all Canadians to access at all times. Our growing Canadian-based resource data bank is a place where people can get to access information and resources specific to their needs and regions. Explore our resources.
Who founded Help Clinic Canada and why?
Help Clinic Canada was founded by Maureen Codispodi, MAT, MA, RCC, CCC. She is currently the director and also one of the clinicians at Help Clinic Canada. She has worked in the fields of mental health and education for over 25 years. This vision was born out of time spent exploring the diverse places scattered throughout the Canadian landscape, while on a cross-Canada cycling trek.
The company is breaking down barriers to mental health support and providing a safe client-centered practice tailored to the individual. The COVID-19 pandemic has also supported the growth and awareness of mental health for all Canadians, ensuring that people are more ready to ask for help without stigma.
Online therapy allows Help Clinic Canada to provide quality, accessible, comprehensive online therapy services to all Canadians.
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