The Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team (KAFHT) does not provide crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the local crisis line at (705) 335-8468.

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The KAFHT offers structured, short-term clinical mental health services to individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including general mental health concerns and perinatal mental health needs. Our focus is to provide education, support, and practical strategies that help individuals build coping skills, work toward personal goals, and improve overall mental health and well-being. Services may incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-informed approaches.

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General Mental Health Services​

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KAFHT provides individual short-term counselling to patients of the KAFHT who are 16 years of age or older and have been referred by their family physician. Mental health intake screening is completed to assess whether a client’s needs fall within the scope of KAFHT counselling services. Appropriate referrals and community resource suggestions may also be provided as part of the intake process.

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Perinatal Mental Health Services

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KAFHT also offers structured, short-term clinical support for individuals experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges during the preconception stage, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Support can also be offered to those who have an abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Services are available to mothers, fathers, partners, and individuals trying to conceive who may be experiencing emotional distress or fertility-related mental health concerns.

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Support focuses on education, emotional support, symptom management, coping strategies, and promoting well-being for individuals and their families. Intake screening helps determine whether services are appropriate, and referrals to specialized perinatal, fertility-related, or community-based supports may be offered when needed.

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At this time, KAFHT Mental Health Services are unable to provide ongoing or long-term counselling, crisis intervention, or support for more complex mental health needs. When appropriate, staff will assist individuals in connecting with specialized or community-based services.

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Your role:

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You can gain the most from psychotherapy when:

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• You recognize that talking about your feelings and your thoughts is important

• You understand that bringing a change requires work on your part and will take time

• You are prepared to take responsibility for trying out new avenues as discussed during psychotherapy sessions

• You are willing to come regularly for your psychotherapy appointments and participate actively

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The role of the Mental Health Worker:

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Through a non-judgmental and empathic therapeutic approach, the Mental Health Worker will bring extensive professional knowledge and best-practice clinical skills to help you:

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• Understand your problem(s) and your strengths from a wider point of view

• Identify alternative courses of action and help you to understand the possible results of these actions

• Find a sense of direction and support through the work you undertake

• Encourage you to make necessary decisions and support while you carry them out