Rapid Access Therapy
Rapid Access Therapy, provided at no charge, is barrier-free access to mental health counselling services offered virtually (Virtual Rapid Access Therapy) and in-person (Walk-in Rapid Access Therapy).
Fee
Free Service
Duration
1 hr, as needed, ongoing
Ages
Ages 0-29
Referral
Not Required
Languages Offered
English · Spanish · Translation
Rapid Access Therapy Service Hours
In-Person Walk-In
West Toronto Youth Hub
Rapid Access Therapy is now offering Walk-in services, Monday to Friday, at the West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub located at the Jane Street Hub, 1541 Jane Street, North York ON M9N 2R3.
| Mon | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Tue | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Wed | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Thu | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Fri | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm (Last reg. 2:00 pm) |
No appointment needed — first come, first served. Face masks may be required; available on request.
In-Person Walk-In
What’s Up Walk-In® at St. James Town Community Corner (The Corner)
Walk-in services in downtown Toronto at St. James Town Community Corner at 200 Wellesley St. E., Toronto, just east of Sherbourne Street.
| Mon | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Tue | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Wed | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Thu | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Fri | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm (Last reg. 2:00 pm) |
Please call before you arrive:
416-917-9358 or 647-242-7812
Virtual Session
Virtual Rapid Access Therapy
Limited virtual sessions are available.
Please call 416-669-3521 to book your time.
| Mon | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Tue | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Wed | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last reg. 6:30 pm) |
| Thu | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last reg. 2:30 pm) |
| Fri | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm (Last reg. 2:00 pm) |
| Sat | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Last reg. 12:30 pm) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Custody Dispute Statement
Yorktown Family Services (YFS) strives to have open access for people seeking support. YFS does not provide parenting capacity assessments, letters of support for custody disputes, or provide consultation on legal matters about custody disputes. Children under the age of 12 can seek therapy and other support at YFS without parental consent if the child is aware of the risks and benefits and wants support. Exceptions to this may include when there are safety issues or deemed not capable of making an informed decision based on an assessment from a registered mental health professional.
Related Programs
What’s Up Walk-In®
A Rapid Access Therapy brief counselling service offered at two Yorktown Family Services locations: the West Toronto Youth Hub in the West End, and downtown Toronto at St. Jamestown The Corner.
START Program
START stands for Strengths-based, Time-limited, Attainable, Realistic Therapy and is an 8–12 session therapy program that relies on evidence informed treatment.
Urban Tele-Mental Health (UTMH)
Tele Mental Health is a referral base service that provides easy access to psychiatric assessment and consultations for families with infants, children and youth.