Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program(OSP)

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program provides individuals with publicly-funded, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to help manage depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. CBT is a structured, time-limited therapy that is problem-focused and goal-oriented and teaches practical strategies and skills.

Please review the eligibility criteria listed on the 2nd page of this document to learn if this program may be right for you or your clients.

The OSP program provides treatment for:

•        depression and low mood
•        generalized anxiety and worry
•        unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears
•        social anxiety and performance fears
•        specific fears
•        health anxiety
•        obsessive-compulsive concerns
•        other anxiety and stress-related problems
•        posttraumatic stress

Am I eligible?
Clients with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions will have access to different services in the OSP program based on their age:
• 15+ years of age – BounceBack® guided self-help program provided by telephone is available
• 18+ years of age – Individual and/or group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy provided in person or
virtually is available