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
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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)
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