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Welcome to New Path’s Quick Access Counselling Clinic for Children and Youth, their Families and Caregivers.
Because Mental Health Can’t Wait.
This clinic provides a one-hour counselling session and can be your first step to accessing other mental health services as needed.
Getting started with New Path’s free mental health counselling services
Access free counselling support by clicking on the link below. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or online and can be made up to two weeks ahead of time and on the same day.
If you need additional support or have questions, please call or email us: 705-725-7656 / info@newpath.ca
What to Expect at New Path
If you would like more information about receiving service from our agency and what you may expect from us during your involvement, please read: What to Expect as a New Path Client to learn more.
You can also read our Client Booklet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling is available in-person, by phone and online throughout Simcoe County:
- Alliston
- Barrie
- Bradford
- Collingwood
- Midland (through the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub)
- Orillia
Click on the book now button (above) to book your appointment. You can also email us to book an appointment: info@newpath.ca or call us at 705-725-7656.
Same day appointments are available beginning at approximately 9 am on the appointment day. For in-person appointments, please select the location you are willing to travel to. For virtual appointments, you may select an appointment from any of our locations.
Information for your session is collected through a secure online platform. You can also call us to book an appointment at 705-725-7656.
Regardless of whether your session is in-person, on the phone, or online, there is paperwork to complete. There may also be some additional questionnaires to fill out if you attend counselling in-person.
- During your one hour session, you will speak with a clinician who will work with you to gain a better understanding of the concern that has brought you to the clinic and/or help you to develop strategies for this concern.
- The clinician will complete a summary note that will include feedback, recommendations, and a possible referral to other supports/services at New Path or within the community as needed.
- Please note that New Path does not diagnose specific conditions or disorders nor can we provide a medication treatment review.
This program is free. It is funded by the Ministry of Health. Your OHIP card is not required to access counselling support.
Yes. If you need an interpreter, please call or email us to book your appointment at 705-725-7656 / info@newpath.ca. This allows us to ensure that everything is in place before your appointment.
If you access the clinic for additional support, the same clinician may not always be available. Don’t worry, we are all here to help.
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide call or text Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call:
Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services 1-844-417-1945
Community Crisis Response Service (for South Simcoe and York Region): 310-COPE at 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or visit your nearest emergency department. You can also text COPE at 1-855-310-2673 or chat with a crisis worker online
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Simcoe County Mental Health Crisis Line 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department or local hospital.
Don’t see a time or day that works for you? Reach out to one of our partners
New Path is a proud partner of One Stop Talk (OST). If our Quick Access Counselling Clinic is full or not available, you can access virtual counselling support. Through OST you receive free, professional counselling and can also be referred to additional services at New Path, if required. To connect with a clinician through this services, visit onestoptalk.ca or call 855-416-8255
If you are over the age of 18, or are a parent or guardian looking for mental health support, there is help through 1door available in our region.