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The KristKonkrd team writes practical guides for people navigating the mental health system, drawing on the experience of the peer workers who support our community.
9 articles
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Navigating care5 min read
How to get a psychiatrist in Ontario: how referrals work, what to do without a family doctor, faster options to ask about, and how to cope with the wait.
Navigating care5 min read
Can't afford therapy? Here is the free and low-cost mental health support in Ontario, sorted by what you need, from someone to talk to tonight to free CBT.
Getting started5 min read
How to find a therapist in Ontario: where to search, how to check they're registered, what to ask before booking, and what to do while you wait.
Navigating care6 min read
Leaving a psychiatric unit soon? Here is what to ask before discharge, what the first weeks at home can feel like, and how to get support in Ontario.
For workers6 min read
Want to turn your lived experience into peer support work? Here is how to become a peer support worker in Ontario: training, certification and first steps.
Navigating care5 min read
Is therapy covered by OHIP? See what Ontario pays for, what you pay yourself, and the free and low-cost therapy programs you can use right now.
Peer support6 min read
Peer support vs therapy: compare what a peer worker and a therapist each do, who is regulated in Ontario, and how to choose the right help for you.
Peer support5 min read
What is peer support? Learn what peer support workers do, the different types of peer support, what the research says, and how to find it in Ontario.
Getting started7 min read
Therapist, psychiatrist or peer worker? Learn what each one does, how to check a provider's registration in Ontario, and what to ask before you book.
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Our articles share general information and lived experience. They are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada) or call 911 in an emergency.