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Information and Frequently Asked Questions I'm in crisis. What should I do? If you are in immediate crisis or danger, please do not call me. I may not be available to assist you immediately. If you or someone you know is in physical danger, call 911. You can also go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room. If you are not in immediate danger, but require the support of a mental health crisis worker, please contact the following phone numbers. 24/7. Toronto Distress Centre - 416-408-4357 Gerstein Centre Distress Hotline - 416-597-8808 Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 What's the best way of getting in touch with you? If you're new to my services, I encourage you to call for a free phone consult. Existing clients can call, text or email me. If I miss your call, I will try to return it within 24 hours. Emails should be returned within 24 hours. Your background is social work. Are you an RSW (Registered Social Worker)? Yes. As of October 2015, I am a registered member (an RSW) of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and I currently adhere under their codes and regulations. Are you covered under most workplace benefit insurance policies? Many workplace insurers offer coverage for psychotherapy services from an RSW, so yes! However, some insurers require that practitioner to have a graduate degree in social work (an MSW). At this time, I possess a BSW, with an MSW pending completion in October 2016. Please check with your insurer regarding any details around whether your RSW benefits require the services of an MSW or not. Do you give receipts? Yes! What kind of payment do you accept? I only accept payment through same-day e-transfer. Payment is received upon the completion of the session. What ages do you work with? At this time, all clients I see are 18 years of age and older. Do you provide a sliding scale? I currently keep an extensive list of sliding scale spots for BIPOC community members. Sliding scale fees must be agreed upon prior to the commencement of services. Please speak to me before your first session. Is your office accessible? While it is a beautiful office, it unfortunately is not barrier-free. There are four steps going up to the front door. The area near the office door is off the kitchen, and is also pretty narrow. The client bathroom is on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs. What can I expect in my first session with you? Warmth. Support. A time to get to know one-another. Every client is different. Some clients prefer to talk, whereas others may want to jump right into "the work" with art, body work or experiential play. Some like both. In our first sessions, I will ask you some questions about your life for the purpose of intake. This gives me a "snapshot" picture of what your working through in your life right now. A Limits of Confidentiality form is also signed, which I will speak about with you further in-session. What kind of experience do you have? With nearly a decade of experience in working as a service coordinator, program facilitator and counselor, I have been able to support clients through a variety of issues. Including:
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