Who We Work With
At Wayfinder Counselling, we welcome individuals seeking support through self-referral, and we also partner with a range of programs and services to broaden access to care. In addition to those who reach out directly, we work with referral partners including the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP), Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) support services, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nation and Inuit clients, the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for newcomers and protected persons, and the Children’s Aid Society. These collaborations ensure that people experiencing emotional distress, trauma, or life transitions can connect with compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in a way that best suits their circumstances.
Communities We Support
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
Individuals who have been victims of a physical assault where the police have been involved are eligible for short-term psychotherapy services. Individuals are provided with a victim service worker who completes the referral package on their behalf.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
First Nations and Inuit peoples who hold a registration card are eligible for funding for mental health support, including therapy sessions that reset annually . Self-referral is accepted for trauma-informed therapy.
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE)
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE)
Children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation, along with their affected family members, are eligible for short-term psychotherapy services that provide mental health support in a time-limited capacity. Referral required.
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Newcomers to Canada and protected peoples are eligible for short-term therapy coverage the first year of their arrival. Medical doctor referral required.
Remote Interpretation Ontario (RIO)
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Translation and interpretation services are available for those who require services be provided in a language other than those Wayfinder therapists are fluent in. Inquire directly with the therapist.
Children's Aid Society
Interim Federal Health Program (IHFP)
Children's Aid Society
Children, youth and families may be eligible for a variety of psychotherapy services, depending on their specific needs. Collaboration with the primary social worker is required. Funding is approved on an individual basis by the society.
Approved Practicum Site – Yorkville University
We are proud to be an approved practicum site for Yorkville University’s MA in Counselling Psychology program. This designation reflects our commitment to ethical practice, clinical excellence, and the development of future counselling professionals through supervised, real-world experience in providing mental health support, including psychotherapy services and trauma-informed therapy.
