>Affordable Therapy Network is an initiative to increase access to mental health services across Canada. Our therapists work with designated communities or on different issues.
>Sliding Scale Services: The level of sensitivity, training, and skill involved is reflective of the value of therapeutic services. While this is so, many providers recognize that not everyone is able to pay standard fees and offer a reduced rate (sliding scale) to a limited number of clients in need. We invite you to contact one of the practitioners listed. They will be more than happy to talk with you about your needs and determine a plan that will work for both of you.
>Serving the Community: The community we aim to serve are those who, for various reasons, cannot pay standard rates but would really like someone to talk to. While many therapists offer a sliding scale, knowing where to find them is not easy and it’s not always comfortable for those seeking these services to ask for them. When a person is ready, the process of finding a therapist can be intimidating. We aim to make that process easier.
>Providing options: A secondary aim of this initiative is to provide options for those who do not want to go through publicly funded organizations. The process required to utilize such services can be long and daunting, which often results in people not getting support or in having their options greatly limited. By providing a visible and accessible resource of therapists and other support services at reduced rates, we aim to provide more options and choice to a community in need.